Go back 3/4 years and not many people would have known what macronutrient ratio meant. But in the world of information overload and free education, pretty much everyone knows about Protein, Carbs, and Fats. They also know that there is meant to be an optimal amount for us to eat. Do you know yours? We […]

Fat as you probably know is often referred to as visceral or subcutaneous. The visceral is not visible and is found around the organs – the stereotypical hard beer belly. Subcutaneous is found in-between the skin and muscle, is visible and squidgy. Visceral fat is considered more dangerous to health but due to its rich […]

Do you ever feel like your getting old? Like this might be your last season? The training is getting too much to fit in with the family. Pressures at work. It’s now or never! I love this sort of pressure because I feel it ups our commitment to the cause. Makes us train harder and […]

I remember back in the day when I went to see a dietician as a fat kid. Sadly, this woman was next to useless. I was only 10 and wanted to learn how to eat better because I was overweight and I didn’t like it. Her advice was that I needn’t worry and I would […]

I think Triathlon is generally a pretty “sexy” sport. Fancy bikes and lean tanned bodies in lycra – mmm!! Like with anything there is always a Yin to the Yang. In this case, it is swimming in lakes and even worse the sea! It’s something which causes real fear – I’ve been there and funnily […]