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WHAT IS VO2 MAX AND HOW CAN I IMPROVE IT?
Chances are if you’ve been training for any length of time you may have read about VO2 max or heard
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ADAPTING FROM SHORT DISTANCE TO LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON
The pathway to IRONMAN for many starts right back at short distance, with your first ever Sprint and Olympic distance
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ENSURING YOU REACH PEAK FITNESS FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT
Whether you’re targeting your first sportive or you’re a veteran racer, we all want to make sure we reach peak
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BLACKZONE COACHING’S BEST SPORTIVES AND EVENTS FOR 2022
It’s the time of year where we set our sights on some challenging events for the season ahead. With this
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Cycling Performance Factors You May Not Have Considered
Most of us have learnt the basics when it comes to getting the most out of our cycling performance but...
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Cycling phenotypes explained
Whether we know it or not, we’ve all made reference to our phenotypes during our times as cyclists. “I’m more...
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Staying Motivated while training – An interview with Alexander Macrae
Staying motivated while training and racing is difficult when you’re pushing yourself to your limits. When this happens to us...
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SPORTIVE NUTRITION: TOP TIPS FOR FUELLING YOUR BIG RIDE
Due to obvious reasons it’s been well over a year since a lot of us took part in our last...
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6 Bits of Essential Cycling Kit To Train at Your Best
Training performance isn’t just about your body. Here are some key pieces of cycling kit to ensure you get the...
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2020 Highlights by Head Coach Kevin Henderson
Head Coach Kevin Henderson’s 2020 Highlights showcase the adaptation and innovation required to keep Blackzone Coaching’s athletes going strong despite...
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Winter Cycling Tips For 2021
Winter training can often be seen as the domain of the dedicated few, but with some handy cycling tips for...
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Reap the Rewards from Recovery
Recovery – the one bit of training where you can improve and become stronger without needing to actually make any...