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Lucy Hurn
Nov 28, 20243 min read
How can I go faster in a race by walking?
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.
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Lucy Hurn
Sep 14, 20245 min read
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 14, 20245 min read
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 14, 20244 min read
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 14, 20242 min read
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
Jul 30, 20245 min read
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 30, 20244 min read
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 23, 20245 min read
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 23, 20243 min read
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 23, 20244 min read
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 22, 20242 min read
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 21, 20245 min read
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 18, 20244 min read
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
May 13, 20243 min read
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 2, 20244 min read
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 read
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, 20234 min read
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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Lucy Hurn
Feb 6, 20233 min read
WEEK 1: Mindset Hack – Using mantras to power up your positive mindset
This is part of my month-long mindset challenge to help you develop a more positive mindset. Next week we’ll be looking at how we can...
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Lucy Hurn
Feb 6, 20233 min read
NEW: Mindset Challenge
4 week challenge to help you build a more positive mindset to increase your enjoyment and outcomes.
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Lucy Hurn
Dec 31, 20225 min read
My top 5 tips for ensuring your New Years Resolutions succeed
The most common New Years Resolutions are weight loss, improving diet and doing more exercise. And most are ditched within a few weeks or...
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