Training & Recovery Tips | Working Class Athlete

Training for the Ironman

As athletic challenges go, the Ironman triathlon is certainly one of the most brutal. A grueling 2.4 mile swim, followed immediately by a punishing 112 mile bicycle ride, a torturous 26.22 mile run, and the right to call yourself an Iron man (or woman!), even if you don’t win. Most

Posted on 10 Jan 2017
By Ben Foulis
In Training & Recovery Tips, Triathlon Tips

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Overtraining & The Signs Of Burnout

Overtraining is a decreased capacity for work that slowly develops from an imbalance between stress and rest The overtrained athlete experiences declining performance and a nagging exhaustion that no longer responds to a few days rest. These are the best indicators of overtraining and is also known as "Staling". When faced with

Posted on 8 Feb 2016
By Ben Foulis
In Blog, Training & Recovery Tips

10 Tips on Meeting Your Competitive Goals

Life is about learning to overcome challenges, and competing in sports is one of the most exciting ways to do that. No matter what sport you are going for, like running, cycling, swimming, or even triathlons, you have started down a new path. You have found something that you enjoy,

Posted on 23 Aug 2015
By Ben Foulis
In Blog, Training & Recovery Tips

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My First Introduction To HIIT

HIIT me! Its winter and the time of year where everyone is so busy with life that exercise doesn’t really get a look in, it happens to the best of us. So, while I was on the train home a couple of week’s back I was looking for a quick workout

Posted on 21 Feb 2015
By Ben Foulis
In Blog, Running Tips, Training & Recovery Tips

How to Improve Your Reaction Time

Reaction Time Improve your bunch riding reaction time with these simple exercises. Reaction time is an increasingly important aspect of every sport, especially short duration events when the difference between competitors is marginal. Not only is reaction time a great indicator of the speed and effectiveness of an individual’s decision making,

Posted on 26 Sep 2014
By Ben Foulis
In Blog, Training & Recovery Tips

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13 Tricks To Deal With Start Line Stress

Starting Line Stress Ever wondered why on earth you need to go to the toilet so much before a big race or event? And even when you have gone, you get to the start line and what do you know, you feel like you need to go AGAIN! It's a very

Posted on 19 Sep 2014
By Ben Foulis
In Blog, Training & Recovery Tips

Leave it in Your Mental Locker

Dr Jim Afremow is a professional sports psychologist from Phoenix Arizona who has worked with some of the worlds best athletes. From American pro athletes to Olympics teams, Jim has helped the worlds best mentally prepare for the stresses in and out of the sports arena. Jim has been kind enough

Posted on 7 Aug 2014
By Ben Foulis
In Blog, Training & Recovery Tips

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4 Attributes of Successful Goal Setting

What exactly do you wish to accomplish this racing season? When designing your training plan, this is possibly the most important question that determines the direction you will take. Don't be hasty in setting your goals, you should really take your time and think about them carefully. Take a few days

Posted on 7 Jun 2014
By Ben Foulis
In Blog, Training & Recovery Tips

Think Like a Bumblebee Train Like a Racehorse

Some would argue that psychology in sport is equally as important as skill and conditioning. You see examples of it everywhere. The underdog triumphing over the favorite. Carlos Sastre's Tour de France winning time trial. Liverpools 2014 winning streak and Manchester Uniteds fall from grace. Times when quantifiable performance attributes and

Posted on 18 Apr 2014
By Ben Foulis
In Blog, Training & Recovery Tips

7 Effective Post Workout Recovery Methods

Undertaking certain activities after a race or hard workout may enhance recovery. Many of the recovery methods below speed recovery by: Slightly increasing the heart rate Increasing blood flow to the muscles Accelerating the inflow of nutrients Reducing soreness Lowering blood pressure Relaxing the nervous system Experiment to find the things that work best for you. Recovery Method

Posted on 16 Apr 2014
By Ben Foulis
In Blog, Training & Recovery Tips

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