As athletes much is said and written about how to emulate African distance running in particular the success of Kenyan and Ethiopian runners who dominate the arena. We talk about where they live and what they eat and many other issues involved around their lives. Im sure that if over the next five to ten years the western world clubbed together the balance could be easily redressed. Firstly we invest heavily in fast food chains in every village that we know in Africa that has had World Class ... Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Friday, April 24, 2009,
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Education
I have been finishing off my PHD recently on the connection between an athletes mind and mood to they type of egg they have a preference for that day. As you know there are many ways or preparing an egg. Boiled Fried Scrambled Poached Pickled Sunny side up Raw are among a few of the available preparations. Extensive research over many volunteers over a two week period has seen changes in egg choice that match to particular mood and mind swings within individuals. Stage two of the study is to look ...
Posted by GC on Thursday, April 23, 2009,
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Training
Having been asked a while back to contribute with a piece for a Guardian article on triathlon sessions I am pleased to see it has gone to print and I am rubbing shoulders with such lofty associates. Click here to read more pearls of wisdom. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Wednesday, April 22, 2009,
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Training
An interesting article following the theme we have been looking at over the past 6months in detail . Consistancy of training that we actually clock over a weekly and monthly basis. The trials and trbulations along with the reality of what we actually have done all wrapped up in this article along with those pitfalls that undermine the process. Click here to read more. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Tuesday, April 21, 2009,
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Team mates
The training partner who is a friend is much more likely to have a positive effect on you when training together as opposed to someone who you dont get on with. Generally the mutual respect of what the partnership is trying to achieve is greater than the need to push one another unnecessarily at the wrong times. Training with someone who you are not friends with does not offer a partnership as in training partners and all the substance you have is training adverseries as well as competitors. ... Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Monday, April 20, 2009,
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Education
Its been a few days having been away its good to get back to familiar surroundings and back to the coal face. Having been offline unfortunately I havent been able to share some of my experiences and thoughts with you. Possibly over the next few days I will have time to put some reflections from my travels on this page.... Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Tuesday, April 7, 2009,
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Quotes
"As I look back on my career, I get a huge sense of satisfaction from all the high points – the 1500m gold medals at the Moscow and Los Angeles Olympics, especially – when hard work, self-belief, determination and sheer bloody-mindedness have seen me through. But I have equally drawn strength and insight from the moments that did not go my way. Nothing of significance or lasting merit comes without some kind of investment: be it time, energy, belief or enthusiasm. You certainly don't get ...
On Saturday the Grand National produced a 100-1 winner the longest odds in over 40 years since Foinaven won in the 60s. Thats probably to be fair like Aston Villa winning the League or Israel Qualifying for the World Cup Finals. So how did they beat the odds. Good preparation, some luck, being ready for the opportunity when it arose and making the most of it. The odds suggest that not many thought it was going to happen but obviously there was belief from the parties involved. Will they ever h... Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Wednesday, April 1, 2009,
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Education
It is a pleasure to have the US president logging on to the website. Apparently the site was drawn to his attention by his personal aid Reggie Love on arrival in the UK. Infact initially whilst doing some surfing in Washington DC before his trip he came across the site and passed on the information to his Boss. An avid fitness fanatic he (Barack) is apparently keen to do a Triathlon this fall (autumn to me and you). So was doing some persoanl research. Well that certainly doesnt happen every ... Continue reading ...
