
Road to Kona – Diary of an Ironman, March 2017
I am already halfway there. Time passes quickly. And soon the first “test” races will begin. I cannot wait! After months and months of training with my head down in …
I am already halfway there. Time passes quickly. And soon the first “test” races will begin. I cannot wait! After months and months of training with my head down in …
Nutrition after prolonged physical exercise (over two hours) is just as important as what you eat before or during physical exertion. The issue of nutrition is a very interesting aspect …
I may well never get to Kona. I will explain why in a minute. But let’s take one thing at a time. I am now in my third month’s training…. …
Except for those predestined athletes or those who began at a very early age, what usually gets people to take part in their first triathlon race is the idea of …
Hawaii! I want my dream to come true. I want Kona. So I will go to Kona. No, I have not gone crazy or at least not totally! But you …
When people ask me “what if it rains?”, I always give them the same answer: triathlon is a sport for men. By that I certainly do not mean that it …
Planning a triathlete’s season (age grouper*) can be a tricky challenge. Incorporating three sessions in the pool, three sessions on the bike and three sessions of running in one single …
July-August is holiday and physiological recovery time. Before beginning training for the new season, it is a good idea to follow a general physical training program (out of the water) …
The most incredible thing I have noticed during my career first as a triathlete and then as an Ironman is that triathletes almost never consider themselves to be swimmers. On …
We have already mentioned the importance of a Pullbuoy (A guide to making the best possible use of your pullbuoy) and how it can help improve both your position in the water …