TriActivate member Lydia, after completing her first triathlon. Far from worrying about coming last, for her it's about making it to the start line to show others that they can do it too. One of the biggest fears that I hear when working with clients is something along the lines of “I’m worried that everyone else will be better" or "I might finish last." It's not surprising. The handful of athletes who cross the line first get all the attention. But by definition, they're the

Planning Ironman Leeds? Get a coach's guide to pacing the hills, fuelling, hydration, kit choices and race-day mindset for a stronger finish.

Strength and conditioning for female runners and triathletes. Learn how mobility, stability and strength training help women stay injury-free and perform better.

Some of the most common learnings from end-of-year reviews with my clients. • The importance of rest, and learning to rest without guilt. Taking rest days without anxiety. Not panicking if a session got missed. • Developing a new relationship with fuelling training. How much easier training feels when properly fuelled – with more energy for sessions and for life and fewer injuries. • It doesn’t have to be hard to be effective. Easy pace running is less draining but really

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.

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.

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....

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 trainer should I get? Broadly turbos are either standard or ‘ dumb ’ - you pop your bike onto them and pedal. You can judge intensity by feel, heart rate or add in a cadence sensor that can estimate speed. Or smart – they know how much power you’re putting in (i.e. how hard you’re training) and if you can put them in ERG mode, and are followin

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...

If you're training or racing overseas or even during the UK summer, you may have to consider adapting your training for the heat. >>...

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

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...

Doing an Ironman isn't cheap! It's not just the cost of the race entry. Clothing, kit and other things you will need for training soon mount up as well, so it's important to consider them from the beginning. Here I'll go through my top recommendations and things to consider. If you’re new to triathlon, or the distance you're stepping up to, then my philosophy is not to spend (too much) money before you know that it’s something you want to do more of, so start off with the min

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.

As winter ramps up, now is maybe the time to invest in a turbo if you don't already have one - it's one of the most effective ways to...

>> Read more on why I think a turbo trainer is key to your cycling success Or if you're already convinced then read on to find out how...

It's getting pretty cold again but don't let that stop you running! A few bits of kit, that don't need to be expensive, can make all the...