Testing and Benchmarking should be a tool in any experienced athletes arsenal. This article discusses everything to do with how, why and what to test.

An explantion of how to use HPT’s Quarterly Data Sheets

So how does the coach, coach ? 

How do they deliver nuance to the athlete ?

And what even is nuance? 

Some personal reflections on the gift that is coaching

Years ago, the topic of periodising an athletic year was much simpler. The peak was clear and defined. We knew exactly what to aim for.

But now it’s different.

Being an endurance coach is extremely rewarding. You get to see some incredible feats. Adventure racing is exciting for me as a coach and I have done a fair bit of it now with Defiance and Coast to Coast.

Your weekend bike session says "Endurance" in your program. What does that mean exactly?

The basic guide to what you will need in an Ironman and / or 70.3

The off-season is dead. It’s now time to read your program backwards.

Everything you must know before riding in a bunch.

Endurance Sport …. The perfect mix of the “4 S’s”. Speed, Strength, Stamina, Skills. That’s why I love it. To me it’s the ultimate challenge.

Refreshing to hear Richie Porte’s use of tempo

A Guest blog by James Bonamy. Winter riding is all about having the right gear. And it doesnt need to cost you an arm and a leg.

I know a lot of the time I find it hard to read the athletes mind but what about the athlete reading the coach’s mind?

There is a lot of Information out there these days - read it or listen to it or watch it - but don’t copy it !

A simple plan will beat a complicated plan any day of the week. That simple plan needs to be laser focussed. Train hard, develop fitness, be specific in preparation.

How to set-up and refine a weekly structure that you can use to get better

Tempo explained

Connect your training to your racing

Nutrition can almost be described as the fourth discipline of triathlon. Training competitively for 3 sports can be demanding on your nutritional needs. This document is designed to give a brief snapshot of what you will encounter on your journey.