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Anne Blewett’s Tenacious attempt at the Race Across France
The world of cycling is no stranger to remarkable stories of perseverance and determination. Among those shining stars is Anne Blewett, a phenomenal female cyclist who, at the beginning of July 2023, embarked on an awe-inspiring quest – her second attempt at...
Aerobic vs Anaerobic in Cycling
These are terms that are often used but not always very well understood and therefore this short blog, hopefully, offers a simple-to-understand explanation. I want to start by highlighting that there are 3 primary energy systems: 1 Aerobic and 2 Anaerobic...
Eating to Recover after Strenuous Training…3 Tips.
A good nutrition recovery strategy is essential for athletes who train regularly, particularly for those who train daily or more often. Accurate timing of meals and snacks to enhance muscle glycogen restoration is as vital as the total carbohydrate intake that is...
Why do you need a coach?
At the recent SA XCO Champs I again saw the joy and disappointment of athletes as they crossed the finish line. It made me think about the role that a coach plays in an athletes journey. Every year athletes evaluate their performance and if they have not reached their...
Energy Systems
Have you ever asked yourself why we have training zones? Well, the short answer is, so that you can develop your different energy systems to go further and faster and be more powerful. The human body has 3 basic energy systems, the Oxidative, Glycolytic and Phosphagen...