Most first time marathoners don’t hit the wall at mile 20. They set it up in the opening miles. Starting too fast and delaying fuel creates a chain reaction that no level of fitness can fix. By the time things fall apart, the real mistake is already far behind you. Pacing and Fuelling Are the …
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Standing on the start line can feel like a mix of excitement and nerves. Your heart’s racing, your mind is busy thinking through 100 different scenarios and suddenly every doubt you’ve ever had shows up at once. The truth is, confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t, it’s something you build. Confidence starts long …
Everyone starts somewhere. Maybe it’s standing nervously at the pool edge, heart racing before the first length. Maybe it’s digging an old bike out of the garage, wondering if it’s good enough or if you can still remember how to ride it. Or maybe it’s simply lacing up your trainers and questioning whether you belong …
How to avoid those off season blues with the help of the Nebula Triathlon community
As triathletes, we spend a good portion of the year living by the clock. Paces, watts, heart rate zones, brick session, early alarms and that unwavering discipline required to reach the start line in peak condition. It’s part of what makes our sport so rewarding, pushing boundaries, chasing goals and proving to ourselves what we’re …
Read more “Why Training for Fun Matters. Especially in the Off Season.”
When training for a triathlon, it’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to do everything equally. Swim, bike & run, they all matter. But the truth is, your time and energy are limited and prioritizing the right discipline can make a big difference in your performance (and sanity). So where should you focus …
Ask any triathlete what separates a good race from a great one, and you’ll often hear the catchphrase of mental toughness being thrown around. But here’s where things get tricky…because for many, “toughness” has been twisted into a toxic version of endurance, a belief that if you’re not suffering, grinding, or ignoring pain, you’re not …
Read more “Tri Myths Debunked: “Mental Toughness Just Means Pushing Harder””
As we hit the mid point of the season, training and racing is in full swing, but this can equally mean stress is ramping up and you may be struggling with other priorities in your life. Training for a triathlon is demanding. There’s swimming, biking, running, not to mention strength training, stretching, meal prep and …
Read more “How to Train Smart: Balancing Life and Triathlon”
I’m sure many of you will have watched or seen clips of what looked like a battlefield out at T100 Singapore this weekend. With the sun starting to shine in the UK and the race season coming ever closer it’s important to understand what can happen and how to try and prevent it when racing …
Training for triathlon is a rewarding but a very demanding journey and at times can feel like it’s taking over your whole life! Between work, family, social commitments, and everyday life, finding the right balance can sometimes feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to manage that balance. But with a bit of planning and …
Read more “Balancing swim, bike & run and trying to maintain a ‘normal’ lifestyle!”