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The ironBlog: Training
Category: Training
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One of my athletes asked me, “How can you do 20 times 1 minute all out? It wouldn’t be all out if you could keep on repeating it over and over again.” [More]
Category: Training
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At ironguides we emphasize developing motor patterns in training, instead of the traditional focus on endurance development. We approach training this way to ensure specificity and reduce the risk of injury. The endurance element of training is still developed on the side - it’s just no longer the sole focus.
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07/13/10: Throw your training diet out the window
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Okay so I’ve written on some pretty controversial subjects in the past and I’m sure you’re all thinking, Now he’s gone completely off his rocker! But hey. I mean, what’s life without a bit of controversy every now and then. [More]
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Each race has characteristics that are better suited for a certain type of athlete. That's something important to keep in mind when planning your race season.
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Category: Training
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Conventional wisdom and training practices have created a void between coaching of endurance sports and that of high-skill sports such as basketball and soccer.
In last week's article (read here) I explained that speed is the essential skill for performance as a triathlete and something we need to develop at the start of our program. This week I'll give you some examples for developing your speed.
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In last week's article (read here) I explained that speed is the essential skill for performance as a triathlete and something we need to develop at the start of our program. This week I'll give you some examples for developing your speed.
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Category: Training
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Conventional wisdom and training practices have created a void between coaching of endurance sports and that of high-skill sports such as basketball and soccer.
Are these sports really so different in their demands and as such should the training be so different? [More]
Are these sports really so different in their demands and as such should the training be so different? [More]
05/26/10: Junior Clinic in South Africa
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In April this year, South Africa-based ironguides coach Jono Rumbelow successfully negotiated a deal with the Eastern Province Triathlon Association (EPTA) to become the Official Coaching Partner of the provincial governing body. [More]
Category: Training
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It amazes me how many athletes don’t drink enough during training and racing. The excuses I hear go from the sublime to the ridiculous. With some of the early season races this year experiencing higher temperatures far above the norm, it’s time to take a serious look at this most important aspect of good health and performance.
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04/06/10: ironguides at Boys' Town
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ironguides Coach Shem Leong ran an inspiring brick training session for 40 (!) boys of Boys' Town ranging from 12 to 16 years old. [More]
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Interested in learning more about The Method and our unconventional approach to triathlon training? Then check out the latest edition of Triathlete USA magazine!
In the current issue, we take a look at the importance of refueling the muscles after exercise to allow optimal recovery and maximize the performance in the next training session. But is muscle refueling really the path to optimal recovery? [More]
In the current issue, we take a look at the importance of refueling the muscles after exercise to allow optimal recovery and maximize the performance in the next training session. But is muscle refueling really the path to optimal recovery? [More]
03/24/10: Achieving Race Weight
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As race season approaches, we are preparing our bodies for the best possible performance. We do this first and foremost through our training. At the same time, most of us are also looking to drop a final few pounds to help generate an extra bit of speed.
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03/23/10: Cycling from Khartoum to Addis
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Georgina Ayre and Marc Cashmore cycled from Khartoum in Sudan to Addis Abeba in Ethiopa, to help raise money for The Right to Play, an organisation that works to improve the lives of children in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world by using the power of sport and play for development, health and peace. They got engaged along the way too. Here's their story: [More]
Category: Training
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Companies spend millions of dollars advertising and marketing their products to triathletes. Newer, faster, lighter, stiffer and more aero products are being advertised each week. The general direction that the marketing departments take is that you have to have this latest item in order to succeed in triathlon.
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03/13/10: Weight Training: Is it Really Necessary?
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It’s amazing how many athletes—especially female athletes—I have come across that either think they should or have been advised to stay away from weight training. [More]
03/02/10: A perfect rose
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The athlete - coach relationship is much like growing roses. The nursery man (coach) is responsible for planting the seeds and nurturing his plant to produce a lovely rose (athlete). This sounds quite simple on the surface - anyone can grow lovely roses right? Those of you that have ever tried know far from the truth this is. [More]
Category: Training
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Understanding your running gait and your body’s biomechanics is difficult at the best of times. However, it is worth trying because it will help explain the cause of some of the little niggles you may experience during any one year of training and racing. [More]
02/08/10: 10 Marathon Tips
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Running a marathon is an exciting and big undertaking. Here are some fantastic tips to help you get the most out of yourself on race day! [More]
01/25/10: The Pain Cave Revisited
Category: Training
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I wrote about the Pain Cave previously (see article here) and gave you some tips for making the most of that little black place that emerges in your psyche when the going gets tough.Let’s now turn our attention to the first thing that we encounter when taking the trip to the infamous Pain Cave: the conditions that we train or race in.
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01/25/10: Sleep Well and Train Better
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Sleep is a cornerstone in training. Sleep accelerates the recovery process of our body, readying us physically and mentally for the challenges of a new day. [More]