Tales From The Trail

  To say it's been a weird year, is the understatement of the century. No one has escaped the clutches of COVID and we've all been affected in many ways. As athletes, used to digging in and persevering when things get tough, there's an expectation we just take this stuff in our stride. The truth is, it's taken some adjustment...

  Okay, so the outlook for triathlon racing isn't looking too rosey right now... In fact, it's probably never been worse - but hey, positivity and optimism is in our make up - it's part of how we stay motivated during the dark moments.  We all remember our first race. For most of us, it would've been wearing gear and completed on kit...

  Acknowledging and understanding our frame of mind is fundamental in any situation. But can emotional energy be channelled to fuel and motivate our training and provide an edge when we need it most? One person who spend a great deal of time supporting and coaching athletes to help them control their emotions is Valentina. We wanted to find out...

  It's a topic that has received its fair share of debate, publicity and speculation - and believe in it, or not - it's a lifestyle choice that many athletes are keen to explore. Even the true definition (rules) often seem unclear and whilst the often audacious health claims are easy to dispel, they are also undeniably enticing.  It's popularity...