Working Class Athlete

12 Sep 2014

Pacing – The Biggest Running Lesson I’ve Learned

Another very useful guide by our reader Matt. If you would like to share your tips, guides or stories, email Ben at [email protected] I entered my first race, the Great North 10K, in 2011 and finished in 1:05:10. Three years and one marathon later, at the British 10K on 13th July

6 Sep 2014

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The 4 Fundamentals 40+ Novice Triathletes Need to Consider

Yesterday I raced the BRAT Triathlon in a new PB of 2.10, and after the finish I was chatting to a guy in transition from my AG that had also finished. He told me that it was his first standard and that he had just done a 2.44, I congratulated

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7 Aug 2014

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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

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7 Jun 2014

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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

15 May 2014

Running Tips: Searching for THAT FEELING

Written for WorkingClassAthlete.com by one of our amazing readers, Marty. Want to share your stories or tips? Email Ben at [email protected] Distance running is a SPORT, not a weight loss fad! Training for distance running is a commitment unlike many other sports. No team aspect, little recognition for achievements and the ratio of

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3 May 2014

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Wee, Sweat & Tears, My First Half Marathon

This is the concluding piece from our wonderful reader who has shared her experience and transformation from alcoholic smoker to healthy half marathon finisher. Be sure to read her first 2 stories "Taking your first steps to becoming a runner" and "OK I can run, now how do I get better?" If

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26 Apr 2014

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OK I Can Run, Now How Do I Get Better?

Written for WorkingClassAthlete.com by one of our amazing readers. Want to share your stories or tips? Email Ben at [email protected] This is a continuation from Taking Your First Steps to Becoming a Runner “A run begins the moment you forget you are running.” –Adidas ad You’ve started to run but are finding it

Working Class Athlete 6ku Fixie Bike Review

19 Apr 2014

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6KU Fixie Bike Review

For 200 bucks, you can get yourself one damn good lookin fixie. Now for anyone who has spent any time in the cycling world, will surely know that $200 does not get very far at all. A nice set of pedals maybe? So how on earth could you get a bike

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18 Apr 2014

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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

Training and Racing Tips

For amateur athletes with a full time life

Pacing – The Biggest Running Lesson I’ve Learned

The 4 Fundamentals 40+ Novice Triathletes Need to Consider

Leave it in Your Mental Locker

4 Attributes of Successful Goal Setting

Running Tips: Searching for THAT FEELING

Wee, Sweat & Tears, My First Half Marathon

OK I Can Run, Now How Do I Get Better?

6KU Fixie Bike Review

Think Like a Bumblebee Train Like a Racehorse