When athletes first step into structured training for triathlon, Hyrox, or running, one of the biggest sources of confusion is the number of training zone models  available. There are the common three zones, five zone, and seven zone models. These can all be set using different markers such as lactate threshold testing, power testing, and heart rate testing. It can feel like you’re expected to become a physiologist before you even put your trainers on. Here’s the honest truth. Zones are...

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, intensity, volume...

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? Lactate...