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Why a catch up stroke won’t work in open water
In General Triathlon, Simon Ward, Training of TTC (February 22, 2010 11:07 am)
Yesterday in Lanzarote there was a southerly wind and that meant swimming at our usual spot was a turbulent affair. The waves were about 1m high so getting out was hard and once beyond the breaks it was still pretty choppy. Several points that we regularly teach our athletes became all too apparent during the [...]
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Outlaw Training Camps Launched
In Ironman, Races, Simon Ward, Training of TTC (January 8, 2010 2:56 pm)
Places for the Outlaw Triathlon training camps are now available to be booked online at http://www.onestepbeyond.org.uk.
Places are limited and offer those who take part a unique insight to the specifics of the Outlaw and iron distance training and racing in general. The courses will be led by Simon Ward of TheTriathlonCoach.com, 220 Coach of [...]
Staying Alive on the roads this winter
In Simon Ward, Training of TTC (November 25, 2009 8:54 pm)
As I was out riding recently I was once again reminded of how close we are, on every ride, to a collision with other road traffic. This is compounded every time I hear about a friend or acquaintance who has been knocked off his/her bike. It’s like there’s a list and every time someone else [...]
Do as I say…
In General Triathlon, Simon Ward, Training of TTC (October 16, 2009 7:57 am)
…and as i plan to do.
Returning to work after a trip (or a holiday) I generally feel invigorated and highly motivated. Do you feel like this?
The Hawaii ironman marks the end of the season for those lucky enough to compete and for me it’s the same. There’s no point in starting a new training [...]
Technique work is a waste of time
In Simon Ward, Training of TTC (September 14, 2009 4:31 pm)
Last week I heard my swim coach say “Perfect practice makes perfect”.
I agree! Technique work, in any sport is a waste of time if you are practicing the wrong technique. You have to start with the right technique and continuously work until you can repeat it perfectly, under pressure, not just in the training pool [...]
Being a Norseman – The Recovery
In Ironman, Norseman triathlon, Simon Ward, Training of TTC (September 7, 2009 8:30 pm)
I’m just coming to the end of my post Norseman recovery period. It’s been just over 4 weeks since the race and I feel like I am ready to get back into training.
In one respect the Norseman is no different from any other Ironman. Its a big event that takes a lot of preparation and [...]
Norseman update – 5 Aug – The Brain Game
In Ironman, Norseman triathlon, Simon Ward, Training of TTC (August 5, 2009 3:37 pm)
Ok so we are nearly there. I’m just about to set off to the airport and I wanted to make 1 last update to the blog. This event is billed as “The Hardest Ironman in the world” – Maybe it is & maybe it isn’t but there’s no doubt it will be tough, but I [...]
Norseman Update – 3 Aug 2009 – Tapering is like making a cake
In Ironman, Norseman triathlon, Simon Ward, Training of TTC (August 3, 2009 10:40 am)
Many people have asked me in the last few days if I am ready for the event. Each time my response has been a resounding “no” to which I am greeted with a look or sound of surprise. “But you’ve only got a few days left. If you aren’t ready now you’ll never be ready” [...]
Norseman update – 26 July – The Taper
In Ironman, Norseman triathlon, Simon Ward, Training of TTC (July 26, 2009 3:09 pm)
According to Wilmore & Costill (Physiology of Sport & Exercise) tapering “should provide adequate time for healing of tissue damage caused by intense training and time for the body’s energy reserves to be fully replenished”. As well as the body this is also the time to give the mind a break of regular high volume [...]
Norseman update – 24 July 2009 – Race Strategy (or The Black T shirt plan)
In Ironman, Norseman triathlon, Simon Ward, Training of TTC (July 24, 2009 5:09 pm)
As of tomorrow there will be 2 weeks left to the Norseman. I’ve already completed 10 ironman events including Lanzarote twice but I can safely say that this will be the toughest Ironman event I have ever undertaken. One thing I ask of all my athletes is that they can stand on the start line [...]
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