How many times during a post-race interview when asked, ‘What has been the big difference in your training that has lead to this success?’ have you heard an athlete say ‘I had a really good winter’. A good winter? What do they mean? A good example would be Alistair Brownlee. In 2009 he had great … Continued
‘Do as I say not as I do’ – not the best coaching philosophy you might say but there is more to this story so read on. It had been a perfect Saturday starting with a dip in our beloved Lido, a tasty lunch at that great British institution that is the British pub, followed … Continued
Well the UK triathlon (and aquathlon) season is all over. A few of you may have decided to give it one last bash and compete abroad in warmer climes but the remainder of us will probably be having some sort of off-season before beginning winter training. So what should you do in the off-season and … Continued
Just a reminder that from now on you get to sleep in on Saturday morning! Our regular weekend session is now on Sunday at 8am. The tradition of coffee and tasty treats post-training will continue down Broadway. Also, for any new comers, remember to bring your fins and if possible a pull buoy to get … Continued
It’s another big weekend for the sport of triathlon. OK, so the racing this weekend may lack the intensity and prestige of the London Fields Triathlon Club Aquathlon but the Ironman World Championships might be worth a look. It is going to be a fantastic race. It is quite possible that in the women’s elite … Continued
This weekend marks another milestone for the London Fields Triathlon Club. We host our very own event in the form of an aquathlon on Sunday. Thank you to all those who have sacrificed taking part in the event to help run it. The weather is not looking great but battling the elements is all part … Continued
Only a few weeks out from the club’s first event we thought we should put you through your paces! We will be timing you over 400m and 200m. These times will provide a bench mark from which we can measure improvement and we will also use the times to determine your Critical Swim Speed (CSS) … Continued
It was a weekend of firsts for the club (and a few thirds but more on that later). It was the club’s first organised trip away to race. Fourteen club members made the trip North to Wells-Next-the-Sea. Many of the triathletes that came away were competing in either their first triathlon ever or their first … Continued
It is relatively easy to take time out of your competitors and off your PB by practising your transition from swim to bike (T1) and bike to run (T2). To take the same amount of time out of your swim, bike or run is much more difficult…but still worth aiming for! Coaches love the saying … Continued
An interesting recent study looked at the best pacing strategy to adopt during the initial phase of an Olympic distance triathlon run. In summary, ten highly trained male triathletes completed three individual time-trial triathlons (1.5-km swimming, 40-km cycling, 10-km running) in a randomised order. Swimming and cycling speeds were kept constant for all three triathlons … Continued