Holidays are important. Taking a break from the routine is what really helps restore the human body especially with our busy lifestyles. Pro cyclists and triathletes take a month off normally after their season around November/December time. Now , they don’t do nothing.  They just don’t do 30 hours a week of training, they do as they feel, no structure; play a little tennis, go for a surf, white water rafting or maybe even some mountain biking as a change of surroundings. So... read more...

Editors note: Whatever level you are, if you’ve ever done a triathlon, or are even thinking of doing a triathlon or duathlon – you need to have a game plan for the transition area. When I did my first duathlon, I wasted over 2 minutes in the transition area. If I took those 2 minutes off my time, I would’ve won the race in my category. Food for thought. As a pro triathlon coach, Andy knows his stuff, so pay attention :) The following video was recorded by the coaching company (www.one-tria... read more...

Editor’s note: what follows is another guest post from Andy Brodziak, you can find him at www.andybrodziak.com Having worked with feet and insoles in a leading London custom footwear store for 6 years, I have been fortunate enough to meet some Olympic & Commonwealth athletes over the years  in different sports which has given me some real insight into injuries. But it’s the shear number of everyday athletes that have come in, from who I have learnt the most. From rugby to golf, tri... read more...