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A Blueprint to Designing a Training Program as a Time Crunched Triathlete or Hyrox Athlete - The Fundamental Drivers
TrainingPeaks personalised triathlon training plan The key context of this blog post is that this is how I’d begin to formulate a training plan for either a beginner getting into training for triathlon, running, or Hyrox, or someone who doesn’t have endless amounts of time on their hands to train (like the majority of recreational athletes out there). There is a hierarchy of drivers when creating a training plan for an athlete who is tight on time. These are consistency, inte
djames209
Nov 44 min read
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Lactate Threshold Testing for Triathletes & Hyrox Athletes: What to Expect and Why It Matters
Blood lactate sampling during a test At Proven Performance Coaching , we help endurance athletes train smarter, not just harder. One of the most powerful tools we use to achieve that is lactate threshold testing . Whether you’re training for your first sprint triathlon or Hyrox, chasing Kona Ironman world championship qualification or the elite 15, understanding your lactate thresholds (LT1 and LT2)  is key to achieving your best performance. What Is Lactate Threshold Testing
djames209
Oct 203 min read
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Why Endurance Athletes Need a Lactate Threshold Assessment
Why endurance athletes competing in Triathlon and Hyrox need a lactate threshold assessment to set personalised training zones and inform their race day strategy
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Sep 123 min read
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Effective Swim Training Techniques for Triathletes
Effective swim training techniques for Triathletes.
djames209
Aug 124 min read
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Maximise Your Potential with Triathlon Coaching
Embarking on a triathlon journey is thrilling, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to shave...
djames209
Aug 63 min read
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The importance of playing the long game and finding the successes in races which may appear a ‘failure’ as an age grouper
Triathlon Coaching Success: Rob Payne Outlaw Nottingham Rob competed at Outlaw Nottingham (3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run) last...
djames209
Aug 44 min read
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Completing a course recce -- why?
Doing a course recce before race day should be a key part of your race preparation! Familiarise with the Course: Doing a recce helps you...
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Aug 22, 20241 min read
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3 benefits of training in a group setting:
Training for endurance sports with a group, such as cycling or triathlon, offers several advantages... Motivation and Accountability: ...
djames209
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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Indoors vs Outdoors: which is better?
Do you ride indoors or outdoors? There are benefits to doing both in your training, read below to find out what they are and when one or...
djames209
Aug 20, 20241 min read
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3 easy ways to improve your recovery...
Training hard is only one piece of the puzzle. Recovery is where the real gains are made! Prioritise Sleep: • Sleep is your body's...
djames209
Aug 19, 20241 min read
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The importance of the long run in endurance training...
Improves endurance: Long runs build endurance by increasing your aerobic capacity. They train your body to sustain effort over extended...
djames209
Aug 16, 20241 min read
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Reducing the risk of injury as a triathlete...
Evidence supports the importance of integrating a consistent strength and conditioning routine in order to reduce injury in endurance...
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Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Physiological Determinants of Endurance Sport Performance
Endurance sport is appealing to many because the effect of training is noticeable quickly. In other words, hard work and determination...
djames209
Nov 22, 20234 min read
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Training Theory: What is Periodisation?
Many athletes and coaches ask whether periodisation is evidence informed and how it was derived. This is an important question, and some...
djames209
Nov 8, 20233 min read
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Too much or too little?
One of the most important questions that athletes have is whether they are doing too much or too little training. That is a big question...
Prof David James
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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