Running With Music

Running With Music

I’ve always felt that running with music makes things easier, and if you’re like me, then you probably will grab a music player and headphones before you head out for a run and potentially your favorite playlist. The question is, can music make you a better runner?...
Year in the life of the coach…

Year in the life of the coach…

A year can be a long time – and yet feel like no time at all! In mid August, I celebrated having had Tri Coaching as a company for a year, and now having done only the third race myself in that time I thought I’d look back on it. This time last year I was...
Running Arm Swing

Running Arm Swing

All too frequently, when focusing on running technique the main areas addressed are the biomechanics of the legs and feet. But what about the movements and use of the upper body and arm swing? In my coaching experience, there are huge gains to be made by learning to...
Late Season Success Or Time For A Break?

Late Season Success Or Time For A Break?

Autumn is upon us far too quickly but most of you will have enjoyed the race season, be pleased with your race performances and looking forward to resting and relaxing – maybe treating your long-suffering partner to a specially planned (or cooked!) meal, booking...
How Quickly Do You Adapt To Training?

How Quickly Do You Adapt To Training?

In short, it depends on the experience of the athlete and the type of session you are performing. It’s the question all athletes want to know the answer to: “How long will it be before I see the benefits from my workout?” How quickly will I adapt to training that...