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 […]
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 […]
Complete in a calm state the open water swim in a triathlon, and set the pace for successful next two legs. It has happened to many triathletes and some open water swimmers at the start of the race, it has been discussed a lot and it still remains as one of the greatest fears for […]
Let’s face it, us amateurs do not have infinite time to our hands, therefore we need to make every minute count, you heard that story before. Getting on the bike, and for most of the times the stationary bike that is, we do want to make our quads cry, get the training adaptation and benefit […]
In competitive but also in recreational sports, the parameters used for the successful recipe are duration, frequency, intensity, volume namely reps and sets. Mix the above in the right balance for your case and success is imminent, ensuring that you do end up reaching your destination. Throughout my career I have witnessed that the athletes […]