I did my first sprint race this morning with not a bad result considering I just finished my prep for Ironman in two weeks so I’m not fast at all however, I managed to chase down some athletes on the run with tired legs to finish second in the open category. I will...

I raced this weekend in Ironman 70.3 Port Mac with an ok result of 4hours and 19 mins 7th place in my age group and 21st out of 1300 competitors. There was some quality athletes in the field and was a tough day. Overall I was happy considering how much my prep for...

Hello all, Sorry it’s been so long since my last post. I have been trying some of the things that I learned at the Steve Born seminar and it really does work. You should read some of the articles at www.hammernutrition.com.au. Other than that I would like to recommend...

CBD Cycles is the best bike shop in Melbourne. I recommend their products and service very highly. Their mechanics are very fast but do a excellent job. Best of all if you go in there and mention me they will give you a great deal! You can find them at: 50 Burke...

I have always been a Strong believer in using compression gear post exercise for recovery, but with all of the different brands out there which ones are best? I have experimented lately with 3 different brands, 2xu, Diadora and Compressport. I found that Compressport...

I had tried many different endurance drinks and foods and Hammer is by far the best, they tick all the boxes with great taste and texture with the scientific research to maximise your work outs. The best I found is the hammer bars “ choc chip and oatmeal apple are my...

As it is cold this time of year it is the perfect time to get some swim k’s in the bank and work on technique. One thing most people assume is that triathletes don’t need a strong kick as they need to save their legs for the ride and run. This is a silly statement I...

A good way to improve you running strength and develop good technique is to do hill reps or run hilly courses it’s not easy but it’s not meant to be. Key points to focus on: Don’t have any excess hip sway or hunch over at the hips; you want a tall strong posture with...

There are some great articles about nutrition on the hammer nutrition website that I recommend that everyone check it out. Or you can get the summery from me J A problem I have always thought about was how many calories do I need for each session to optimize...

I was asked before I went overseas to write a piece about my first half ironman. It feels like such a long time ago! The guy that runs the site, Tim, did a little Q&A with me, and you can find it here. http://firsttimeironman.com/levi-maxwell-interview.aspx Train...

Well, an interesting day wet, windy, miserable the way I like it! Having said that I had a mixed day. Pros: Won my age group. Swim, bike, and run were good. Didn’t draft on the bike. Cons: Due to stupid me not knowing the course and the event having poor marshaling...

I did the enduro today, it was my second ever. I must say its a good change to race this format from time to time. I enjoyed it, except for the first swim man was that tough, a bash em up race to the first buoy. I did quite well though i won my age group and came 3rd...

I have just spent 3 grueling weeks training at Bright and Falls Creek where we climbed Mt Buffalo, Mt Hotham, Tawonga Gap, Omeo and Falls Creek. Needless to say my bike legs are stronger than ever but my butt is pretty sore! The weather was freezing at Falls some runs...

I’ve got a LOT to write about, I feel like it’s been a lifetime since I sat down to right a blog, a few days before the race!! I’ll start from when we arrived in Vegas, and let me tell you, this is the last time I do an international event in a while. It’s just not...

It has come around so fast hasn’t it? I guess I am as ready as I will ever be, but due to that bout of flu and the stress of work and training, I was never going to be 100%. But things never go to plan do they? I am really looking forward to having a good race and...

Without a doubt, it was going to happen, wasn’t it? Australian winter, training in with the American Summer for the race at the end… and I get sick.Being sick at any time sucks, but 5 weeks out from something this big? Well, it sucks. Not only is it the WORST timing,...

Hi Guys, I think I might really get into this blog thing. I’ve been looking around for ideas for things to write, and let’s be honest, on a four hour ride, you get a lot of thinking time, you know? I’ve been thinking about training this week. Be it me, the pro...