During my running course last month, we spent an entire session talking about running shoes. Yes, a whole session. At first, I thought, “Surely we’re overreacting… they’re just shoes.”But wow. Once the instructor broke down the science behind running injuries, cushioning, shoe lifespan, and different running mechanics, it all clicked. Read more
I was chatting with some of the Tuscany Run Retreat ladies the other night about how hard it can feel to stay motivated when the weather turns cold, the days get shorter, and the cosy sofa starts calling your name. Trust me, even after years of running, I still have Read more
51k, 51 Years, and One Powerful Message for Women’s Health When one of the incredible women from our Tuscany Run Retreat told me she was planning to run 51 kilometres for her 51st birthday, I just smiled and thought — of course she is. Not because it’s easy (it’s a Read more
Having injurys can be really demotivating when you have been working so hard to reach your triathlon goals to find that you have to stop to recover or heal from an injury. You have to then go back and start to gradually build up once again. There is a fine Read more
It will take you just a second to realise that you are capable of doing it when you listen to some triathletes stories – and Dora’s story is just one of many. Look at the smiles on every triathlete finishers face, look at how energetic they feel. So, grab your swim cap, Read more
As you dive into the world of swim, bike, and run, you may find comfort in knowing that running is your strong suit. But don’t let that lull you into a false sense of security. In this blog post we’ll explore the importance of training for running, even if it’s your strongest Read more
I have learned the hard way for the first few races, making some mistakes along the way causing a fair amount of unneeded stress and embarrassment. That’s why I want to share the what to do’s and what not to do’s that I have personally learned for when you set up in the Transition Read more
Save time & energy removing your wetsuit! Removing a wetsuit after a swim might seem like a simple task. But not until you’ve tried it. Exit the water and wait too long to take it off and it’ll turn into a lovely vacuum almost impossible to get out of without Read more
We want your first race to be ace, so it’s worth taking the time to look around and see what’s out there and the different varieties of races available to you. Getting that first race experience right is going to make or break your triathlon journey. It’s one you are Read more
We want you to love open-water triathlon racing too. So skip the challenging parts by reading our 10 secrets and you can immediately start to enjoy this journey. Let’s say, we’ve done the suffering for you, so you don’t have to! Here’s one important thing to note. Maybe for the Read more