131 articles written by Andy Blow
How much caffeine should you use DURING training and races?
Andy Blow identifies the optimal timings and dosage of caffeine intake for athletes taking part in events of different durations.
Should you be training in a fasted state?
Is 'fasted training' another fad or does it offer genuine performance benefits? Sports Scientist Andy Blow investigates...
Our Big Hairy Audacious Goals for 2022
Each year we all choose a 'Big Hairy Audacious Goal' to take us firmly out of our comfort zone and push us to the next level in our training.
Fuelling and hydration advice for Castle Race Series Triathlons
Fuelling is often referred to as the “4th discipline” of triathlon because getting it right is crucial if you want to perform at your best. Here's some advice to help you nail your plan on race day.
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 Aquathlon
Getting your fuelling and hydration strategy right on race day is crucial if you want to perform at your best during an aquathlon event.
Here's some advice to help you nail your plan.
Fuelling and hydration advice for Castle Race Series Swims
Getting your fuelling and hydration strategy right on race day is crucial if you want to perform at your best during a swimming event.
Here's some advice to help you nail your plan.
Fuelling and hydration advice for Castle Race Series Aquabike
Getting your fuelling and hydration strategy right on race day is crucial if you want to perform at your best during an aquabike event. 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...
Fuelling and hydration advice for Castle Race Series Runs
Getting your fuelling and hydration strategy right on race day is crucial if you want to perform at your best during a run. Here's some advice to help you nail your plan...
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.
How to train your gut (and consume more carb)
Sports Scientist Andy Blow offers 10 practical guidelines to help you train your gut to absorb more carbohydrate during training and competitions...