by Cheryl | Jan 13, 2026 | Seasonal Training, Training & Performance
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...
by Cheryl | Dec 7, 2025 | Seasonal Training
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...
by Cheryl | Dec 1, 2025 | Seasonal Training, Training & Performance
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...
by Cheryl | Nov 15, 2025 | Seasonal Training, Training & Performance
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...
by Cheryl | Sep 17, 2025 | Seasonal Training
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...
by Cheryl | Jun 25, 2025 | Seasonal Training
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...
