One of the first things I notice when someone begins riding regularly is not their power. It is their gear choice. Big gear. Slow pedals. Strong push. At first, it feels controlled. Solid. Productive. However, that feeling does not always last. Fatigue arrives far...
Most athletes who are feeling behind in training… aren’t. They are training.They're are showing up.And they're are building quietly. Yet somewhere along the way, they start measuring themselves against someone else’s highlight reel or their younger self. And that...
The most dangerous thing a cyclist or triathlete can carry isn't a lack of fitness, its the pride that prevents them from being a beginner. Many athletes feel embarrassed about being a beginner, but admitting you are a novice is actually the first step to mastery....
Elite cycling skills are easiest to spot when we slow down and really watch racing. With the New Year comes the Australian Road Cycling Championships, summer triathlon racing well underway, and social feeds filled with athletes moving fast, smoothly, and...
Summer training often catches people off guard. One week everything feels smooth and predictable… and the next, the same sessions feel heavier, hotter, and harder to settle into. It’s not a motivation issue.It’s not a fitness issue.And it’s definitely not you “losing...
Training through an Australian summer is no joke — especially here in Canberra and Southern Australia, where temperatures soar, humidity swings wildly, and race season hits full speed. If you’ve ever ridden or raced in 35–40°C conditions, you’ll know exactly what I...
We all think we’re doing the right things — drinking plenty, training smart, and staying on top of nutrition.But sometimes, what feels right isn’t actually helping performance. Recently I have been noticing (on social media, in races, even on the sidelines) athletes...
The Busy Season Slump At this time of year, it can be hard to stay consistent in training. Work ramps up, life gets busy, and the sessions that once fit easily into your week suddenly feel like one more thing to squeeze in. If you’ve skipped a few sessions or...
I was doing some research on training recently, and I came across a couple of new papers that I wanted to share with you. There’s been a lot of buzz about zone 2 — and plenty of myths floating around — so let’s clear a few things up. My goal here is to give you the...
Spring in Australia brings longer days, warmer rides and runs… and swooping magpies. For many of us, we have finally emerged from hibernation, but now it's magpie swooping season, which can feel like an obstacle course of black-and-white missiles diving from above....
Welcome back to Ride, Tri and Thrive! Over the last two editions, we've explored how to navigate setbacks and disappointment, how to recover from illness quickly, and how to stay motivated through winter with articles such as 'This Season, Train for Fun,' 'Stay Fit in...
Some days, it’s harder to get out the door — the mornings are cooler, the sun comes up later, and motivation feels patchy (like your goals are sitting on the other side of winter). I hear you — I think and feel it too. That’s why I keep reminding myself: this season,...