In this week's episode I take a look back at 2025, covering trends in the racing scene, consumer habits, how I've developed as a coach and shock horror, a brief look at the professional side of the sport, and what we can learn from it as age groupers.

I also look ahead to 2026, airing predictions on how the sport will evolve, as well as some insights on my plans for the podcast/business.

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In this week's episode I share the four stages of a triathlete's development, to help you understand where you are currently, and what may be holding you back from really achieving your potential as an athlete.

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In this week's episode look at the pros and cons of training with a club, to help you decide whether it's right for you. Every club works slightly differently, these are only my experiences, but I hope they give you some insight into making the right choice for you.

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The majority of athletes will drink alcohol alongside their training, and broadly speaking this is pretty harmless. But it will have an effect on our training, especially if you miss sessions due to hangovers, or it affects your ability to recover.

In this week's episode I delve into the science and social aspects of alcohol, to help athletes make informed choices surrounding their intake.

If you live in the UK and would like support with alcohol related issues, visit https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/

If you live in the US and would like support with alcohol related issues, visit https://www.aa.org/

If you live in Canada and would like support with alcohol related issues, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-with-substance-use.html

If you live in Australia and would like support with alcohol relates issues, visit https://www.health.gov.au/topics/alcohol/alcohol-contacts?language=en

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Motivation for triathlon is not limitless. After a few years in the sport, you have to try a bit harder to find what used to come naturally. In this week's episode, I share some tips and tricks to help you reassess your new relationship with triathlon, and how to make your training for 2026 stick, if you're having trouble staying consistent.

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In this week's episode I take a deep dive into functional threshold power, or FTP. I look at:

-What cycling power is
-Why we test FTP
-How we test it
-What we do with that number
-How important FTP is
-How to improve our FTP

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The sub 10 hour IRONMAN is considered to be the holy grail of triathlon by many. A true test of endurance and speed, finishing in under 10 hours is no mere stroke of luck or genetics, it requires years of hard work.

In this week's episode I break down some of the attributes required to cross the line in under 10 hours, and share some training tips. It's a bit of a marathon episode, but I hope you enjoy it.

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In this week's episode I look at the differences between online and in person triathlon coaching, to help you understand the pros and cons of each. While one is not superior to the other, it is helpful to understand the limitations and benefits of both approaches if you are considering hiring a coach to help you achieve your athletic potential.

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