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Alison Smith
Dec 1, 20203 min read
Calculating your running thresholds
Your threshold run pace is a measure of your current best pace for a 60 minute race. It is a useful benchmark of your running fitness...
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Alison Smith
Nov 24, 20203 min read
I've just done a workout, what should I eat?
The answer lies in the sort of training that you have just completed, and what your aims are (weight loss, gain, maintenance?), which...
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Alison Smith
Nov 24, 202017 min read
At the end of a long, unusual summer in the Northern Hemisphere, how can you prepare for next year?
Triathletes that have successful race seasons consistently do two things very well: 1) Master their winter triathlon training 2)...
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Alison Smith
Nov 9, 20202 min read
Find your THING in 2021
Life is busy, I know, and at times, trying to achieve that elusive work/life balance can feel like an uphill battle. Keeping up with the...
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Alison Smith
Nov 1, 20201 min read
Land-based swimming exercises
Here we go again! For those of you who again find themselves without a pool to swim in, here are some land-based exercises you can add...
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Alison Smith
Oct 24, 20203 min read
What is CSS?
If you don't know already, your CSS (Critical Swim Speed) is your threshold pace when swimming. It's roughly the pace you can swim a...
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Alison Smith
Oct 24, 20203 min read
How to run faster off the bike
Triathlon has evolved into many distances and formats since its creation, but one of the biggest challenges has always been the ability...
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Alison Smith
Oct 24, 20203 min read
Strength training for endurance athletes....here's what you should do!
Lifting heavy weights to improve endurance performance might seem counter intuitive, but it can benefit distance athletes more than you...
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Alison Smith
Oct 24, 20203 min read
The benefits of plyometrics to your running speed
You're a runner and its getting tough. You don't seem to be getting any quicker, yet you are pounding the pavements 3-4 times per week....
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Alison Smith
Oct 23, 20204 min read
Confused by TrainingPeaks metrics?
This easy guide will help you to understand what the graphs and numbers mean, and allow you to have a more constructive discussion with...
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Alison Smith
Oct 23, 20205 min read
Online triathlon coaching...is it for you?
Online sports and nutrition coaching allows you to work virtually over the internet or through phone calls with a qualified professional...
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Alison Smith
Oct 23, 20208 min read
2nd World Champs race report
31st August 2019: ITU Sprint World Championships in Lausanne - my second year of racing on the World stage with the best non-elite...
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Alison Smith
Sep 20, 20203 min read
Managing stress...your mind and your body
When stressful thoughts consume your day, it can feel as though stress is strictly a mental problem. The reality is that stress ...
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Alison Smith
Sep 16, 20204 min read
Bike set up and more
Without wishing to state the obvious, but for triathlon you will need a bike and a bike helmet. Specific bike shoes, shorts, gloves etc....
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Alison Smith
Sep 16, 20202 min read
Your triathlon run
The single most important decision you have to make is which shoes to run in. The wrong shorts may leave you with a bit of chaffing; the...
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Alison Smith
Sep 16, 20204 min read
Transition skills
Often, athletes forget that transition is a skill in itself and can affect your overall race time by minutes, meaning losing or gaining a...
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Alison Smith
Sep 16, 20204 min read
Create your own triathlon S&C plan
If you are thinking of creating your own strength and conditioning workout for triathlon, you might want to make sure it is well planned...
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Alison Smith
Sep 16, 20204 min read
How to get started with your TrainingPeaks training plan with me
Reading this article will help you get set up correctly and allow you to focus on proper training right away. If you are new to...
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Alison Smith
Sep 16, 20203 min read
Triathlon race prep
Race preparation is key to success in any event, whether it’s your first, second or just another to add to your expanding list. As you...
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Alison Smith
Sep 16, 20204 min read
Triathlon nutrition
You need energy to fuel your muscles and to train and race well. Energy is found in three types of macronutrients: Carbohydrates are the...
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