Pete Freedman and Harry Wiltshire of Driven to Tri have arranged a training day at Dulwich Sports Centre on 13th February. Pete and Harry have experience racing at World Level and in 2009 coached athletes to podium finishes at some of the UK’s biggest races. The aim will be to develop efficient swim and run technique. There will also be a classroom session on swim fundamentals and athletes will have the chance to discuss structuring their training and racing.
Schedule:
10am: Run session – Developing efficient run technique using drills.
11.15am: Talk on swim fundamentals
12.30pm: Swim Session - The first 75-90 minutes will focus on stroke technique. The last 30-45 minutes will work on a more substantial main set.
2.45pm-4pm: Chance to chat through training and ask Pete and Harry any questions.
Coaches:
Peter Freedman - Level 2 British Triathlon, British Swimming and UK Athletics Coach.
Harry Wiltshire – Level 3 British Triathlon Coach, South West Academy Coach, World Student Triathlon Champion
2009 Elite Coaching Results:
2nd – Windsor Elite Triathlon (Female)
3rd – British Super Series final standings (Female)
4th – National Junior Championships (Female)
Numerous top 20’s at UK and French elite race
2009 Age Group Coaching Results:
1st – British Triathlon Championships (Overall, Female)
2nd – Ironman Barcelona (Overall, Female)
Qualifiers for Sprint, Olympic and Long Distance World Championships
Cost: £55 – places strictly limited to 12 athletes.
Booking: If you would like to reserve a place on this course please contact Pete directly via e-mail (Pete@driventotri.com). Please include your name, DOB, contact number and approximate 400m swim time.
Tuesday 19 January 2010
Wednesday 13 January 2010
Snow, snow, snow!
Well it's been an interesting few weeks for most of our athletes and most Triathletes in the UK. Whilst full time athletes are able to book a flight to warmer climates like Lanzarote (Harry) and South Africa (Toby) the majority are forced to make the best of the current conditions. Races continue to be cancelled and running/biking outside has been very difficult. The question is, how to make the most of these conditions.
Adrian Marriott has posted an interesting blog (http://adrianmarriott.blogspot.com/) which I think sums it up quite well. They key is to alter your training to make the most of the conditions. It's virtually impossible to string together a consistent block of aerobic work in these conditions so how about switching your focus to speed development. Most athletes will have 1-2 months of aerobic work behind them now so this is an ideal opportunity to develop some speed, whether you are a sprint distance or Ironman athlete.
It's always possible to fins a field for run reps, the snow cushions your legs whilst developing your strength and stability. A speed session in the snow won't put as much stress on your joints and will give you the same aerobic benefits as normal. An alternative is to jump on the Treadmill and get your set done there. 4 weeks of speed work now will undoubtably see you improve your speed and strength and leave you plenty of time in March and April to go back to the longer work you need for strength and endurance development.
The key is to be proactive, don't sit back and wait for the weather to change, find new ways of doing things and make the most of the conditions. If it gets hard, just think of Julie in Boulder - she's been regularly doing 3 hour CompuTrainers due to the snow, and that won't clear for a few months yet.........
Cheers
Pete
Adrian Marriott has posted an interesting blog (http://adrianmarriott.blogspot.com/) which I think sums it up quite well. They key is to alter your training to make the most of the conditions. It's virtually impossible to string together a consistent block of aerobic work in these conditions so how about switching your focus to speed development. Most athletes will have 1-2 months of aerobic work behind them now so this is an ideal opportunity to develop some speed, whether you are a sprint distance or Ironman athlete.
It's always possible to fins a field for run reps, the snow cushions your legs whilst developing your strength and stability. A speed session in the snow won't put as much stress on your joints and will give you the same aerobic benefits as normal. An alternative is to jump on the Treadmill and get your set done there. 4 weeks of speed work now will undoubtably see you improve your speed and strength and leave you plenty of time in March and April to go back to the longer work you need for strength and endurance development.
The key is to be proactive, don't sit back and wait for the weather to change, find new ways of doing things and make the most of the conditions. If it gets hard, just think of Julie in Boulder - she's been regularly doing 3 hour CompuTrainers due to the snow, and that won't clear for a few months yet.........
Cheers
Pete
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