WHAT IS YOUR HAND DOING RIGHT NOW?

WHAT IS YOUR HAND DOING RIGHT NOW?

We uncovered something disturbing recently. When you type the search terms “exhausted athlete” or “sweaty runner” into a stock image library suddenly all these women show up with their hands melded to their foreheads.  But don’t take our word for it…“Goodness...
FIT FOR ANYTHING

FIT FOR ANYTHING

It’s pretty obvious that to get better in any activity, you must practise the skill you wish to develop, and practice it precisely. This training principle, known as specificity, is relevant to most things we do in life. In other words, the best way to train for...
WHAT IS YOUR HAND DOING RIGHT NOW?

Angry Birds get gold!

After a nail-biting 11 hours of live updates, a huge cheer erupted when the Angry Birds came first in the all-female teams at New Zealand’s gruelling Challenge Wanaka Triathlon! We asked our favourite female team how it feels to be a winner on one of the...
7 TIPS TO HIT YOUR PEAK

7 TIPS TO HIT YOUR PEAK

Whether you’re an endurance runner or a keen cyclist, here are my top tips for better performance.1.  Catch some zzzs The best thing for recovery is sleep. Studies show that a good night’s rest can improve speed, accuracy and reaction time. On the contrary,...
24 hours til race day

24 hours til race day

In the lead-up to 2014’s Challenge Wanaka Triathlon, we’ve been following the gruelling training schedule of team Angry Birds. One swimmer, one cyclist and one runner, this team is pushing the boundaries of physical endurance. They came third in the all-female...