As triathletes gear up for their next challenge, many of us have our own rituals, habits, and lucky charms that we believe will help us achieve success. While some of these practices may be rooted in sound preparation and mental readiness, others mig
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Athletes often hear “relax your face” or “try to smile” during hard efforts — and it turns out this advice is backed by solid research. Multiple studies show that deliberately smiling during endurance exercise improves running economy and reduces perceived exertion, leading to better race outcomes.…
The Transcontinental Race: A complete guide to Europe's toughest unsupported ride
The Transcontinental Race covers over 4,000 kilometers of open road with zero outside support. Competitors cross Europe using only their legs, navigation skills, and whatever they can carry. Riders face extreme weather, massive elevation gains, and severe sleep deprivation between mandatory control points. At Rising Tide Coaching, we prepare athletes for…
As triathletes gear up for their next challenge, many of us have our own rituals, habits, and lucky charms that we believe will help us achieve success. While some of these practices may be rooted in sound preparation and mental readiness, others might lean more towards superstition. Let's delve into the difference between pre-event routines and superstitions and explore how triathletes can strike the right balance…
At Rising Tide Coaching, we believe in the power of periodisation as a key component of our triathlon training methodology. Periodisation is a structured approach to athletic conditioning that involves dividing training into different cycles or phases, each with specific goals and focuses. By incorporating periodisation into our programs, we aim to optimise performance, prevent overtraining, and reduce the risk of injury for our…
