Strength and Conditioning and The Age Group Athlete

Strength and Conditioning and The Age Group Athlete

Athletes often ask me if it’s worth doing a gym or strength and conditioning program. In a perfect world of course it is! It improves technique, performance and lessens the chance of injuries. The reality is that training for three sports and doing recovery activities...
Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns

Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns

Cairns is such a great place in the world. It was quite easy to be distracted before the race with the beautiful scenery and attractions. This was my first year racing Cairns and it didn’t disappoint. The course is challenging but at the same time enjoyable with a...

Posture, Posture, Posture!!!

The Triathlete’s battle with posture is forever ongoing. Biking, driving, time on the smart phone or crashing on the couch all lead to poor forward head and shoulder posture which can negatively impact performance, comfort and you health. Look after your posture by...
Ironman 70.3 Busselton Long Distance Blow Out

Ironman 70.3 Busselton Long Distance Blow Out

My first long course race back after my punctured lung in Feb and I was pleasantly surprised to come away with a AG 2nd place and the 2nd fastest Age Grouper on the day. Busselton put on a great day but I still Just missed out on breaking the 4hour mark but, to be...
Warrnambool Sufferfest 2015-16

Warrnambool Sufferfest 2015-16

In its 4th year of running Warrnambool’s Sufferfest had record times and participants. It’s a very honest and challenging course that gives all levels of athlete the chance to race over a different course compared to most Victorian races which are based on the beach...
Whether to kick or not in swimming

Whether to kick or not in swimming

There is much debate on whether the beginner triathlete who is a week swimmer should spend time developing their kick. Some schools of thought are that because most beginners are time poor that it is more important to just focus on the front end of the stroke as here...