Strength and conditioning is essential for endurance athletes. It boosts performance, prevents injuries and supports long-term health. For runners, cyclists and triathletes, S&C builds stronger muscles, improves efficiency and reduces the impact of ageing. It’s especially vital for women during perimenopause and menopause to maintain bone density, muscle mass and confidence in training and life.

In October 2025 I had the massive privilege to race the Ironman World Championships. I found the race massively challenging. On paper its an easy race. But then you add in the power of the Island – it’s heat and the wind, and it’s a very different proposition. But the beauty and energy of the Big Island made it a week to remember and treasure.

Top tips to get the most out of Ironman or long-distance training during menopause, including recovery, fuelling, reducing stress and S&C.

My experience of Ironman training during perimenopause, including of fatigue, hormones, avoiding injuries, brain fog and how I adapted training through menopause.

Training or racing in hot weather? Here's how to adapt your sessions, hydration, fuelling, kit and mindset to perform at your best – even when it’s boiling.

Most people know the importance of exercise for their mental health. And as a Mental Health and Exercise Coach unsurprisingly, I am incredibly passionate about the benefits of exercise. But what about when we cant exercise? When the thing we rely on to feel better is taken away just when we need it most. Here's some tools that can help. This is something I see all the time

Leeds Ironman Course Review May 25, by Lucy Hurn, triathalon coach. A tough course with a fair few hills. A course that demands respect with sharp turns and hairpins

So first, to be absolutely clear, I think this is completely the wrong question to ask. As I wrote here , for me exercise should be about...

This is one of the most common questions I hear at this time of year. I will answer it , but first let’s look into the question itself...

Whilst I’m a massive fan of riding outdoors - it’s invaluable for developing skills and bike handling, as well as the mental health...

As part of my series of blogs of how to progress your training over the winter, today we’re looking at how to build your running. Why go...

Many feel that run-walk is giving up but it‘s an effective strategy to ditch the long walk at the finish and often results in a PB.

As cyclists we like to spend time out on the bike, and for many, the idea of time in the gym isn't a very appealing prospect. But it’s...

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.

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!

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.

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.

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....

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...

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....