In this episode I briefly discuss running and bodyweight and a quick tip for reducing running if you have gained a bit of weight. We also catch up with our runner Matt who we spoke with a few months ago to see how his return to running is progressing. The podcast is sponsored by Black Cat Coffee https://www.blackcatcoffee.co.uk/ Check out their won…

In this episode I discuss the pros (and mostly cons) for high fat diets in athletes. Thanks! The podcast is sponsored by Black Cat Coffee https://www.blackcatcoffee.co.uk/ Check out their wonderful selection of freshly roasted coffee, you won't be disapointed! Please use code TRIATHLON10 for 10% off coffee. We are also sponsored by Trimechanics coa…

This episode is about polarised running training and why I think you should do it! The podcast is sponsored by Black Cat Coffee https://www.blackcatcoffee.co.uk/ Check out their wonderful selection of freshly roasted coffee, you won't be disapointed! Please use code TRIATHLON10 for 10% off coffee. We are also sponsored by Trimechanics coaching, ple…

Hello listeners. Today's episode is the start of a Q&A series with Dave Triska, a GP and fast time triallist who got in touch to ask about re-structuring training when there may be no season ahead. We discuss training and immunity and potential replacements for the season including zwift racing. Here is the races I asked Dave to take part in before…

Hello listeners. Today's episode is the start of a running Q&A series with Matt, a cyclist who would like to get more into running but who's having a few injury issues. Here is the hip and thigh pilates I mentioned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6XhsKVrkIE The podcast is sponsored by Black Cat Coffee https://www.blackcatcoffee.co.uk/ Check out t…

This episode focusses on how to start rehabilitating sports injuries. Why you need to listen to your body, avoid ice/compression/elevation and instead heat and move when able. The shows sponsor is Black Cat coffee. https://www.blackcatcoffee.co.uk/ And todays coffee was a wonder China Lafu https://www.blackcatcoffee.co.uk/collections/coffee/product…

Start of the new threshold and polarised debate. Spoiler, you don’t have to choose! Coffee today is a Costa Rican from James Gourmet coffee in Ross on Wye. Thanks for listening! For coaching please contact Trimechanics.coaching@gmail.comBy Trimechanics

Continuing to talk about habituation and adaptation Today’s coffee is a honey process red bourbon from Black Cat roasters.By Trimechanics

In this episode I discuss habituation vs adaptation. In future episodes I will go into more detail on these concepts and how to apply them to training.By Trimechanics

Do you know when you should stop doing an interval session? Do you decide how many intervals you are going to do before you start? Have a listen as to why you might be leaving some gains on the table.By Trimechanics

Should you be using ERG mode on the trainer? I don’t think so.By Trimechanics

First in a series on running, first up is stop slowing down.By Trimechanics

Thinking of training methods as food!By Trimechanics

Why I don’t have time to read triathlon books and read books like ‘Mastery’ by Robert Greene insteadBy Trimechanics

The podcast is back. Here’s why.By Trimechanics

Episode 6 - This week we give out 6 tips for swim, bike and run for winter training, including kicking in swimming, whether you should ride in aero indoors and running intensities...By Dr Tom Hughes - Tri-mechanics

The 'Chunky' to rule them all, what goes in my daily chunky (smoothie) and why they are all there. The list includes homemade yoghurt, avocado, greens, chia seeds, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, tumeric. All together it provides everything the body needs whilst also keeping inflammation at appropriate levels…

Today we discuss the differences between threshold and polarised (easy/hard) training and why as an older athlete we should move towards threshold training. Tapering is an art that many get wrong, here are some tips of how to do it better. Sitting is the new smoking, or is it what we are sitting in not on.…

Friday nutrition special. This week we discuss the most important elements for post workout nutrition. Gut distress plagues almost every long distance athlete but why does it happen? And finally, how nutrition can help heal tendon injuries.By Dr Tom Hughes - Tri-mechanics

Episode 2 of the Tri-mechanics Tri Smarter Podcast hosted by Dr Tom Hughes. Questions answered this week include - running to heart rate or feel? Nutrition before long training sessions and the relationship between nutrition and injury.By Dr Tom Hughes - Tri-mechanics