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How to adapt your training for Corona
As races get cancelled, and facilities close, how can triathletes adapt training plans so they’re still relevant but reduce risk.
Lucy Hurn
Mar 23, 20206 min read
My tuppence on the C word
What to do if you're worrying about whether to keep training in the light of coronavirus.
Lucy Hurn
Mar 13, 20206 min read
I’ve got a niggle or injury, what should I do?
My golden rules and do's and dont's to stop niggles turning into injuries and lost training days
Lucy Hurn
Feb 12, 20205 min read
Should I train when ill?
If you get ill you’re usually better taking a break from any hard training and prioritising getting well.
Lucy Hurn
Feb 11, 20202 min read
Returning to training after injury or illness
After a few day off training with illness or injury, we’re desperate to rush back in. But sometimes coming back too soon can do more harm.
Lucy Hurn
Feb 11, 20204 min read
Maximum vs marginal gains - how to smash your training this year
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 ?
Lucy Hurn
Feb 2, 20202 min read
Maximum vs marginal gains - Sleep
The first in my series of blogs looking at big win strategies that will give us maximum gains from our training.
Lucy Hurn
Jan 31, 20203 min read
Maximum vs marginal gains - Consistency
Not as sexy as new aero kit, but consistently getting your training done could be one of the most important improvements you make.
Lucy Hurn
Jan 30, 20203 min read
Maximum vs marginal gains - Diet
If looking for the best bang for your buck changes to maximise training gains, diet is a big one, but watch out for alluring magic pills!
Lucy Hurn
Jan 29, 20203 min read
Maximum vs marginal gains - Rest and recovery
One of my most repeated lines if 'you don get fitter from training, you get fitter from recovery from training'. So make sure you recover!
Lucy Hurn
Jan 28, 20202 min read
Why 5 minutes mobility work could make all the difference to your workouts
You could get so much more out of your run or S&C workout if you also include a mobility warm up - reasons why, and an example workout
Lucy Hurn
Jan 26, 20206 min read
Top Tips for Choosing a Goal Race
Some top tips of things to consider when choosing your races.
Lucy Hurn
Jan 12, 20204 min read
Wow, what a year!
2019 was a pretty cool year for me, lots of learnings, firsts and generally wow moments on on an athletic, career and personal level....
Lucy Hurn
Jan 12, 20202 min read
Some questions to ask when choosing a new bike
Some key questions and considerations when buying a new bike
Lucy Hurn
Jan 5, 20207 min read
Top tips for preparing for your first endurance race
My learnings and top tips for preparing for your cycling first endurance race
Lucy Hurn
Dec 1, 20198 min read
TPR01 - Story of the race via Instagram
My unedited story of my first ultra race - the inaugural Transpyranees Race (TPR01), via Instagram.
Lucy Hurn
Nov 10, 20191 min read
Transpyrenees Race Learnings - what I could improve on if there was a next time....
A review of how I raced, with lots of learnings that should be helpful for anyone considering a similar sort of race for the first time.
Lucy Hurn
Nov 9, 201917 min read
Transpyrenees 01- Race Review
As my first ultra distance race, how did I find it, and would I recommend it to someone in similar situation?
Lucy Hurn
Nov 8, 20195 min read
Trans Pyrenees Race - overview
So the saddle sores are healing, the fingers and toes only tingle a bit, and normal life has, apparently, resumed. So what was it like?
Lucy Hurn
Nov 6, 20192 min read
Trans Pyrenees Race - what I'm up to and how to follow
How to follow my upcoming Transpyranees Race
Lucy Hurn
Sep 25, 20195 min read
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