Some interesting research has been done in recent years relating to carbohydrate intake during training and immune system function. Read our review and how correct fuelling may impact upon your weekly training.. GO HERE

Great news.. we have a fantastic new venue for open water swimming starting in 2010. The 3 Sisters Water Ski Club are working in conjunction with The Endurance Coach to provide open water swim training for all abilities! For more information and to find out when we start GO HERE

This months article reviews a fascinating paper which supports the concept that fitness and conditioning are accumulated year on year and specifically aerobic economy improves, for more info GO HERE

When you are riding cycle time trials there is conflicting evidence regarding pace strategy.. do you ride the climbs hard and recover on the downhills or pace yourself evenly throughout? Read what the research suggests and boost your performance, GO HERE

Before you start doing your usual winter base training, be aware that for some people, it may not necessarily be the best solution to your problems!! To read the full story GO HERE

Join us at Basecamp this winter, these grest weekends based near Ambleside, Cumbria include 2 nights accommodation and basic breakfast, coupled with the following activities: Long road ride Long off-road run Goal setting and planning for 2010 Swim video analysis and feedback Group meal Saturday evening Lots of fun and laughter.. The cost of the weekend is £95 per person excluding the 3 course meal payable on Saturday evening (£16 per person). For more information visit the training camps page, follow link on left menu!

These are great clinics consisting of 3 x 1.5 hour sessions, video analysis and support sessions over a 3 week period. There are only 6 places per clinic so you need to act fast! Follow the swimming link on the left menu!

We recently conducted a study in conjunction with Brunel university to analyse the impact of an aero bike set up on both cycling and running performance, read the results and report HERE

Read out latest podcast which explains how to self relfect and set clear and constructive goals, helping you towards success in 2010. Visit the podcast menu on the left of the page.

In our latest article we discuss how you can better prepare for mountain bike racing and road riding hilly courses, the step by step article allows you to initially assess your strengths and weaknesses before resolving them! To read more GO HERE

Winter base camps are the highlight of the world triathlon scene.. that's my personal view.. these legendary weekends will leave you exhausted, exhilerated and educated and few things in life can guarantee that.. GO HERE

Whether you are riding mountain bike events or hilly road courses, there are a few key things which you need to consider for performance enhancement. To read the full report GO HERE

Cycling aerodynamics are only important if you are ridng at 25mph or faster.. right? If you ride longer distances or relatively slower.. they are not important.. right? If you agree, you need to read the latest article, just GO HERE.

If you are interested in sports science terminology and how it affects your training and racing, download and listen to the latest podcast.. Thresholds Explained.. go to the podcast section on the right hand menu now!!

Weekly open water swim training starts May 6th at Rock and River outdoor centre, close to Junction 28 of the M6. The sessions are £5, there are 3 'lanes' and coaches run the structured session from the side of the lake. The open water sessions operate very much like pool based sessions using buoys to mark swim lanes and swimmers complete a warm up, main set and cool down. For more information GO HERE

Liverpool John Mooores University are conducting a study which examines prolonged exercise at different temperatures upon performance and in particular it's effect upon the heart. The study involves 5 visits to the sports science laboratories at the university to complete a VO2 max test for both cycling and running followed by further visits to complete separate long rides and runs at different temperatures. If you are competing in long distance events such as ironman and the weather is going to be warm, this provides you with a great opportunity to lean about you own physiology. how you respond to prolonged exercise in the heat and gain feedback from pioneering scientists. Download the inforation sheet HERE and for more information email K.Williams@ljmu.ac.uk (please refer to the endurance coach site in your email and provide information about your background).

Can the cycle cadence you choose affect your running performance when competing in a triathlon event? To read what the latest research says and how it can benefit you go here..

New research shows just how much that wetsuit really can improve your performance compared to normal swimsuits. If you are a weak swimmer or swimming longer race distances, you need to read this.. go here.