The mornings may still be a little cold and dark but spring is definitely in the air. Having said that, swimming is the easiest, safest activity to do on a cold, wet morning. The water is always a balmy 26 degrees and there is no chance of tripping or crashing in the dark. 'What's your point?', I … [Read more...]
Going Long this Summer
Whether you are planning on swimming solo to Rottnest, doing Ironman WA for the first time, entering your first long distance trail run or nailing that 70.3 you've had in mind for as long as you can remember - you need to start now. We all know that the last 12 weeks of any training programme is … [Read more...]
Cycle Intervals added to Programme
We are introducing a cycle intervals and skills sessions to our timetable. Under the guidance of Sarah Hunter your intervals work on the bike will be easier to bear! Sarah has been training with the Wellbeings programme for several years now. She did her first triathlon at Ironman WA in 2010 in a … [Read more...]
Busselton 70.3 – Season Finale
May 2nd was a glorious day in Busselton. Perfect swim conditions (although course may have been marginally long). Relatively little wind on the bike and mild to warm conditions for the run. Congratulations to all of you. Thanks to friends and family, as always, for being there for the team. In … [Read more...]
Ironman WA
December 7th 2014 was a perfect day for an Ironman triathlon event in Busselton. Conditions were very good with relatively smooth seas for the swim around the Jetty, then light winds and mild temperatures to accompany the athletes on the two lap bike course. As the easterly wind dropped away the … [Read more...]
Nutrition Ideas
Courtesy of our resident dietitian, Stacey Rogers, we have a very practical document to help you prepare for those long rides and long runs. Marathon, Ironman and 70.3 training all need to be well fueled in order to not only get the most out of the session but to ensure good recovery. Nutrition … [Read more...]