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....
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,...
Welcome to Ride, Tri and Thrive, where I’ll walk you through how to recover from illness quickly using practical and science-backed strategies. No one likes getting sick, especially when you're in the middle of a training block. Whether you're chasing a triathlon PB,...
Welcome to CLIMB, where we keep moving—even when the temperature gets below zero degrees. With daylight savings over and autumn settling in, that familiar morning chill might tempt you to hit snooze instead of rolling out for a ride. But thriving as a cyclist (or...
How setbacks and disappointments can be leveraged as powerful learning opportunities to enhance long-term performance in sports and life. Learn how stress impacts performance, why shifting from an outcome mindset to a process mindset matters, and practical strategies to turn challenges into growth.
Welcome to the third edition of Ride, Tri, and Thrive! One key ingredient to making consistent progress is managing fatigue. Training hard is great, but if you’re constantly feeling tired, you might not be improving and, therefore, not recovering...
Ride, Tri, and Thrive with Cheryl Welcome to the second edition of Ride, Tri, and Thrive! As we dive into January, let’s take a moment to focus on some key training essentials: hydration, sun protection, and managing heat while training and racing. Whether you’re...