“Sometimes life is about risking everything for a dream no one can see but you”
The sport of triathlon can be hugely demanding of your time, money, energy, and even on relationships. Who in the sport hasn’t been asked ‘but why do you do it?’. It can often be a tricky question to answer, especially if you think about how you feel on the back end of your run!
Beginning triathlon is something I always wanted to do, however with a busy career as a vet and then moving into motherhood I had to bide my time. Five years ago – with 3 boys under the age of 5 and a very supportive husband – I entered my first Half Ironman and so this incredible journey began.
This month we have an insightful Q&A with Nathan Groch, who is one of our experienced long course Bindi athletes. Nathan lives and trains in north west WA in very hot and harsh conditions, and certainly knows how to nail his bike nutrition. He shares so much gold here, so read on to find out why you’ll never find anything taped to his bike!
There are a number of natural supplements which are actually proven to enhance performance, with caffeine and beetroot the most popular right now. To make life simple, we have put together a handy guide on how to use these supplements to get the most benefit.
Read our simple guide on how to incorporate Supergreens into your wholesome diet, with our 5 top tips for getting the most out of these nutritional powerhouses.
Supergreens and superfoods in general are getting plenty of media hype, and quite rightly so. Supergreens contain antioxidants, enzymes, and phytonutrients which pack a real nutritional punch. Let’s have a look at why they really do work to alleviate the physical stress of exercise.
We are often aware of drug testing in elite athletes and sports people, however anti-doping policies extend right through to recreational athletes. It is becoming increasingly common for athletes of any ability to be targeted for testing, and we have a look at some current issues surrounding drug testing and supplementation in sport.
Low carb, high fat, fat oxidisation, periodisation….
All different ways of eating and approaching training and all claiming they are THE BEST! Are you just a bit confused?
