by Cheryl | May 27, 2026 | Seasonal Training
The mornings are colder. The days are shorter. It is darker when you wake up, darker when you finish work, and the sessions that felt easy to start a few weeks ago suddenly take more effort. As a result, many riders and triathletes start to feel like they are losing...
by Cheryl | Apr 15, 2026 | Seasonal Training, Training & Performance
The shift we don’t always talk about Right now, things feel a bit mixed. Some have just wrapped up their triathlon season.Others are lining up for the start of the road cycling season. Two very different points in the racing season. And it can feel like you should be...
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...
