Training and recovery during menopause
It wasn’t til the shoulder pain stopped me swimming, the heart palpitations were interrupting my work that I knew I needed to change things.
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Lucy Hurn
Sep 145 min
Physical impacts of menopause
I'd gone up a dress size, shoulder pain woke me every night and stopped me swimming, my heart was all over the place, and everything hurt!
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Lucy Hurn
Sep 144 min
Mental health and mindset when training during menopause
Menopause is a pain in the bum but I’ve put my energy into focussing on the positives rather than wasting energy on things I can’t change.
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Lucy Hurn
Sep 142 min
What should I consider when training during menopause
I work with clients on menopause every day and I still needed my body to get out a megaphone to tell me what I was doing wasn’t working.
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Lucy Hurn
Aug 143 min
Recreating the power of the crowd
You know from your own experience the boost a cheering crowd can give you. What if you could create your own crowd to spur you on....
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Lucy Hurn
Jul 305 min
How to deal with race day nerves
Getting anxious about race day not only has the power to take the fun out of the day, but it can have a negative impact on the race...
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Lucy Hurn
Jul 303 min
How long do I need to train for an Ironman (or Half Ironman)?
Not sure whether you are ready for a race? Or which race to choose? This is really important to consider before signing up to a race....
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Lucy Hurn
Jul 235 min
The low down on getting started on turbo training
More and more people are getting their first turbo trainer, so here's some answers to the many questions I’ve been getting. What turbo...
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Lucy Hurn
Jul 233 min
Triathlon race day packing list
Having a triathlon race day packing list can save a lot of stress! I suggest: Going over this way before your race to make sure you don’t...
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Lucy Hurn
Jul 234 min
Adapting your training for the heat
If you're training or racing overseas or even during the UK summer, you may have to consider adapting your training for the heat. >>...
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Lucy Hurn
Jul 222 min
Why you should consider turbo training (even in summer)
Whilst I’m a massive fan of riding outdoors - it’s invaluable for developing skills and bike handling, as well as the mental health...
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Lucy Hurn
Jul 215 min
Should I train if I have Covid?
It seems that the Covid season is back upon us again so I thought it was worth posting my latest advice for what to do if you get Covid...
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Lucy Hurn
Jul 184 min
Getting the most out of your turbo
Turbo training is one of the most effective ways to get fit on the bike fast. In my experience, most people who hate turbos have just sat...
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Lucy Hurn
Jul 95 min
What kit do I need for an Ironman race?
AKA how much will it cost to buy the kit for an Ironman race? Or a Half Ironman, triathlon or marathon. >> Book a free 20 minute call if...
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Lucy Hurn
May 172 min
Move more for Mental Health
The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 was Moving More for Mental Health. As a Mental Health and Exercise Coach this is my true...
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Lucy Hurn
May 133 min
Five reasons to give a time trial a go
Time trials are a great opportunity to practice getting faster on the bike. Here's my 5 top tips for getting started, faster and more aero.
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Lucy Hurn
May 34 min
Five tips for time trialling
Time trials are a great opportunity to practice getting faster on the bike. Here's my 5 top tips for getting started, faster and more aero.
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Lucy Hurn
Jun 19, 20233 min
How to adapt your training and racing for the heat
It's getting hot out there! Here's my top tips for training and racing in the heat. Part 1 - 3 top tips for adapting your training to the...
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Lucy Hurn
May 13, 20238 min
Race Diary from my 2022 Transpyranees Race ultra cycle race
TransPyrenees Race is a completely self-supported ultra bike race. You plan your own route through set check points, starting on the West...
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Lucy Hurn
May 13, 20234 min
My top takeaways from Transpyranees Race ultra cycle race 2022
The TransPyrenees ultra cycle Race is a completely self-supported ultra bike race crossing the through the Pyrenees East to West to East
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