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...

Or a Half Ironman, triathlon or marathon. >> Book a free 20 minute call if you'd like to to discuss training for your goal race What kit...

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...

Most people I know have some sort of ‘training / GPS watch’. And most people I know religiously record every session and are horrified...

The TRIsolation show: an amazing line up of pros, top coaches, sports scientists and doctors looking at how triathlon responds to Covid19

Moderate exercise is very good for the immune system. But higher volume or intensity exercise could reduce immunity.

Before we waste a lot of time and effort trying to implement marginal gains, have we made sure that we’ve got the basics right first ?