If you’re hurting then its a good time to attack.
Growing up in Kangaroo Valley I’ve developed a love for the outdoors including cycling, mountain biking and trail running. After completing a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology at the University of Wollongong I have been working as an Exercise Physiologist and Sports Scientist specialising in the testing of endurance athletes.
I’ve coached a wide variety of athletes as part of Sydney Cycling Coaching and have come across to FTP Training as an associate coach to continue my coaching education and to collaborate with other coaches for the benefit of his athletes.
I worked with Hamish for a period of 3 months in preparation for a cycling trip to the Spanish Pyranese.
As I was travelling for work 2-3 days a week, Hamish was able to structure a programme that made the most of time that i was able to actually train to achieve race goals.
With Hamish’s Exercise Physiology background and coaching skills, he prepared a responsive program to meet my mountain bike racing goals, balanced against family and work commitments.
I was also 51 years old and 94kg with a pair of worn out knees. Under Hamish, in less than a year I managed to improve my half Ironman from 6 plus hrs to 5:08 and complete the full Ironman in 11:16.
Polarised Training is a term used to describe a training methodology which splits training predominantly between low and high intensity with very little time spent in-between.
Training and racing in hot and humid conditions places an extra stress on the body much in the same way as racing at altitude. If we don’t prepare adequately for these conditions, then we cannot expect to be able to perform at our best.
A large proportion of athletes with power meters view their unit like a random number generator… the numbers tick over but that’s as far as the analysis goes. By the end of this article I am hoping that you will have gained an understanding of the power of power.
There are numerous power meter options these days but what features will you need to consider when purchasing one? Here are the top picks for 2016. We look at power meter terminology, viewing your data, identifying your strengths and weaknesses.
Training with a power meter may seem difficult; too complicated and expensive. It is however, a proven way to make the most of what you have got. In this three-part series weexplain the basics of power training, which type of meter will suit your needs, and how to develop a system of use for best results.
