Triathlon training with Hastings Half Marathon

April 4th, 2010Posted by Mike

The 26th Hastings Half Marathon took place on the 20th March 2010.  It was my second time completing this race finishing in a time of 1:47.  It wasn’t a very fast half marathon time, as I felt a little under cooked going into the run, but still an improvement on last years 1:52 time. The [...]

Nutrition Basics For Triathletes

January 25th, 2010Posted by Mike

Becoming a triathlete requires an understanding of not only how nutrition works, but also which foods you need to stay healthy, improve your fitness, aid your training, and achieve your goals. To train, race and perform your daily tasks, your body uses two types of fuel: fats and carbohydrates.