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Bouncing back from setbacks!

Bouncing back from setbacks!
Failure or failing to hit our desired outcome(s) does not define who we are but our ability to get up after every set back, every failure, every disappointment will define us and every time we become more resilient, more determined and even better prepared to look failure in the eyes and say 'you will not stop me'!  

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If You Never Slow Down.......

If You Never Slow Down.......
I like the sentiment but we do need to add a touch of realism. If we have performed at a reasonable level our performances will decline as we get older, but there is plenty we can do to arrest the decline. We need to train smarter, have a little more recovery and be more aware of injury risk.  They take a lot longer to heal!

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Don't Stop Now!!

Don't Stop Now!!

I went out for a run this morning, went off road to try to avoid the ice and ended up ankle deep in a bog.

The last 9 months have been challenging for all of us and if you have managed to keep up your training and exercise through that time, well done!  

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What if i finish last?

When first considering to enter a triathlon it's easy to psych yourself out when you envision the Brownlee Brothers and Triathletes being superhuman and looking like racing snakes.  The reality is the majority of triathletes are regular people and many of whom started exactly where you are now

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The Benefits of Consistent Training

The Benefits of Consistent Training

Over the last few years Total Endurance has taken up most of my time and my own training has taken a back seat. I have still been training, but fairly inconsistently, just when I can fit it in. More to arrest the decline as I approached my 60’s than  to improve performance. When the first lockdown started I had a bit more time on my hands so training improved and my sessions became the priority and highlight of my day. Just enjoying the training process again. Without intending to test myself, about 3 months later I had a steady run round...

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