Triathlon is a sport that demands time, requires exertion, and produces fatigue. If you train upwards of 10, 20 or even 30 hours a week, you will experience elements of metabolic (energy), physiological (muscles) and psychological fatigue. This is exacerbated if you are also trying to combine your training with full time work. Therefore the importance of proper recovery to reduce fatigue in all these areas is paramount. So lets look at recovery strategies in a brief, succinct and useful way that will ultimately improve your productivity and performance at work and in triathlon.

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The Gold Coast Mother’s Day Classic is becoming a Polson family tradition. Find the most ridiculous pink ensemble you can, top it off with standard pink shades, and you have the perfect clothing for a fun run in aide of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This year over 3000 people participated in the Kids Fun Run, 4km run, and the 8km run. The day had a much greater meaning than running, finishing banners, and prizes. It’s about celebrating mums, honouring those women that had been affected by breast cancer, and raising much needed funds and awareness for the search for it’s cure.

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“The day we stop enjoying it is the day we give it up”

Over the past six years I have been privileged with training a group of women that simply bring a smile to your face. Over the course of this time these ladies have endured my erratic schedule of training and university commitments, sometimes getting to the point where I am not at sessions for months on end. Through all of this the girls have remained and have developed a wonderful friendship that can only be experienced to be believed. This article on the girls of Fitness in Numbers was published in the May edition of Women’s Running Australia, Australia’s most popular women’s fitness magazine.

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My first Ironman 70.3 is now complete. What a tough day; physically, mentally and emotionally.

Race day greeted us with conditions that were challenging at best, a living hell at it’s worst. Overnight there was a large storm front that moved through the area, bringing with it rain, blustery wind, a swell that more resembled a washing machine, and murky water that looked perfect for Western Australia’s Great White population. Just prior to the start the chop seemed to have picked up even more. The white and red markers were almost invisible from the shore and completely invisible in the water. As the gun went off and the process of getting through the chop started, it was immediately evident I was going to struggle in these conditions. Fear can do some amazing things and the next 1.9km was my absolute definition of hell. I was quickly isolated from the group, with the priorities of staying above water and not getting eaten fairly ambiguous.  Fast forward to the end of the swim, because the whole Continue Reading →

To many a race suit is a piece of textile, a product of expensive development designed to get you from start to finish in the quickest, comfiest and least lycra-caused embarrassment possible. For some professional athletes, a race suit is simply a makeshift billboard emblazoned with sponsor logos. More importantly for me, my race suit is symbolic of how I got to the start line and the partners who have come on the journey with me.

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Just like your weekly bunch ride, hill reps, or coffee shop crawl, core exercises should be a vital part of your training program. Recent studies have shown that a strong core maximizes power development and enhances recovery after intense efforts by creating a stable platform for which the legs can function efficiently. Try these exercises every second day for 6 weeks… and thank me later!

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Ryan Fisher had a convincing win at the Gold Coast Triathlon; Luke Harrop Memorial at Southport on Sunday. The race featured a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run. Fisher finished a minute ahead of Josh Amberger and James Hodge in second and third, with Ben Shaw and me a further minute back in 4th and 5th. Detailed results below. Click any one of the thumbnails (below) to enlarge, then scroll. More photos under ‘Continue Reading.’

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Are you neutral? Do you need support? Are you heavy or are you light? Do you like being “bare”? Too personal? Never. What do you need in a running shoe?

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Twilight Half Marathon Race Records were broken! John Polson officially broke Patrick Nispel’s race record set in 2011. Commonwealth Games athlete Kate Smyth also broke Roxie Schmidt’s race record and reached the time bonus money as well!

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Is there anything better to do than a V02 Max Test on a Sunday morning?
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