by K.N.* Contemplating about pre-fueling methods? Is this you? Are you into recreational sports, with some aspiring goals to do well in local endurance events? Do you often restrict carbohydrates, getting long sessions in, hydrating when- ever you remember, or following a plan? Do you see something familiar here? Well, a few of the things […]
Dare to dream! by K.N.* One more time, regardless of unprecedented obstacles and hardship George Papastylianou dares to dream, and shows the ability to deliver. In a cold and rainy Talin (Estonia) the 2021 Ironman Triathlon takes place. With the pandemic in a no answer as to when it will end, some athletes do dare […]
When it comes to training for improvement there exists the notion that more is better, and by adding training sessions in your week, this will bring forward the desired physiological adaptation. There is validity to this, when it comes to endurance sports, however it is worth looking into it with a bit of scrutiny. It […]
Picture this scenario. You manage to find time for your gym quick workout, you are a busy person with little time to spare, and you have time only for what matters, you can not spend all day lurking at the gym. You walk in and usually skip the warm-up and movement preparation, jumping right into […]
By K.N.* We are experiencing brand new developments in our era all over the world. The declaration by WHO for the COVID-19 pandemic cannot leave you indifferent. In a hierarchy of actions ahead people are evaluating their situation making necessary adjustments aligning with government’s directions. Additionally following the directions from experts in reference to COVID-19 […]
When it comes to triathlon racing, which is the best option for you, a triathlon bike or a traditional road bike? Cycling has definitely evolved in the last 2 decades, with electronic shifting on road bikes to accessible lower cost power meters, to wind cheating bicycles out there. In the sport of triathlon the norm […]
Side by side during team training, we achieve more. You are looking at the yearly calendar and you pinpoint to a date with a running or triathlon event in mind. That is great, you are one step further with your goal setting. People setting future goals are in a far better state with their proactive […]
The story below unfolds the full exciting day in Marrakesh 70.3 Ironman Triathlon, of Panos Georgiades an age group triathlete with enthusiasm to fill up an ocean! Read below his unaltered words! Well done Panos, very proud of your achievements! K.N. Ironman Marrakesh 70.3 (27/10/19) Race report The prep : The preparation leading into this […]
Assuming that sporting excellence is a topic with plenty of aspects to discuss, a major pillar to start with will be hard work over and over again. If we are to agree in a global stance that doing sports is a beneficial concept for our societies as a bunch, (recreational or competitive) for the well […]
Avoiding injury in endurance sports is a “mission impossible”, however there is good evidence out there that an arsenal can be build. It needs to be balanced, the concept between strength & flexibility, fail at this and injury is knocking on your door. Trying to do too much at the gym the moment you set […]