Hydration, Fueling and Performance Advice for Athletes
Fuelling and hydration advice for Castle Race Series Duathlons
Getting your fuelling and hydration strategy right on race day is crucial if you want to perform at your best during a duathlon. Here's some advice to help you nail your plan...
Fuelling and hydration advice for Castle Race Series Bike races
Getting your fuelling and hydration strategy right on race day is crucial if you want to perform at your best during a sportive. Here's some advice to help you nail your plan...
5 unusual endurance events to sign up for in 2022
We pick out 5 unusual endurance events that could provide you with a unique challenge this year...
Back from the brink: One man's journey from paralysis to endurance athlete
EnduRow founder Steven Dowd shares his journey, from being paralysed in a cycling accident to V-Everesting, completing 100-mile bike challenges and indoor endurance rowing events.
How this World Record holder hit new heights when training in his mid-40s
Simon Johns explains how he hit new heights in his mid-40s during training for a World Record indoor rowing challenge...
How to decide whether to DNS or push through and start your big race
Injury or illness can leave you unsure whether to toe the start line of your next race or have a line in. Sports Scientist Andy Blow explains how best to make a decision that's right for you.
Rowing the Atlantic solo: A physical and mental challenge
Sports Psychologist Dr Karen Weekes explains how she's preparing both her mind and body as she bids to become the first Irish woman to row the Atlantic Ocean solo.
How to take a DNS or DNF in your stride
Sports Psychologist Evie Serventi explains why knowing when to DNF or DNS is about level-headed risk management, and is as much to do with your mind as it is your body...
When does it make sense to DNF?
Pro athlete Dougal Allan recounts his own experiences when exploring the debate of whether you should call it a day or carry on when training sessions or races aren't going perfectly.
Lessons from my first DNF (and the importance of fuel for the brain...)
Damian Hall reflects on his DNF at the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc and explores the psychology behind his decision to pull out of a race for the first time in his ultrarunning career.
From morning commuter to National 12-hour TT Champion (in 6 years!)
Kimberley Barfoot-Brace bought her first bike through the Cycle-To-Work scheme 6 years ago. She explains how she's risen from morning commuter to National 12-hour TT Champion...
How to maintain motivation for training as you get older
Dr Bryce Dyer looks at what the scientific literature and his own hard-won experience tells us about maintaining motivation and longevity in sport as you get older.