The Power of Sleep

Prioritizing Sleep: Vital for Health and Performance
Written by Marcus Smith
Stephanie Humphrey
Jun 29, 2021
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5
Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
The Power of Sleep

Judge me all you want, but I have the bedtime of the average 7-year-old! I know that I need at least 8-hours sleep to ensure I feel human the next day. I hate the feeling of being groggy and tired and so I prioritise my sleep. Furthermore, I am pretty tired come the end of the day, so it’s not like I am forcing myself to get to sleep. Growing up in a sporty household this has always been a trait of mine. As a kid, when I finished my school day I would have at least 2 activities most evenings. I played tennis, netball, rounders, swam, ran cross country, and athletics. I was probably getting about 10 hours sleep a night in my teens.


Knowing that not everyone prioritises sleep, it’s made me wonder why? Maybe these people are not as tired come the end of the day? Maybe they want to sleep more, but have little ones that keep them up all night? Maybe they have FOMO of missing something in the evening? Or maybe they just don’t realise just how important sleep and recovery is?


Sleep is divided into two main types: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). NREM occurs first and this is when the bodies temperature drops, heart rate slows, and the brain uses less energy. REM sleep is when we dream (or have nightmares) and is associated with fast brain waves and eye movements. This is also when the body logs and records memories from the day.  This cycle of NREM and REM lasts for an average of 90 minutes and happens 4 - 6 times during a good night’s sleep.


During sleep our bodies recover from the day and the stresses that we have place on our systems. Not getting the adequate amount of sleep quite simply means you are not recovering sufficiently from your training. You can also suffer throughout the day or in your sport from decreased accuracy, decreased reaction time, difficulty when making decisions, quicker exhaustion rates, a higher risk of injury, and a higher risk of illness.


So, there are plenty of downsides of not getting enough sleep. But also, if you are prioritising your sleep, you get some rewards, as your athletic performance can actually be enhanced! Studies have shown that when sleep is increased to 9 hours a night, athletes have better reaction times, faster sprint times, and better accuracy in motor skills.


If you are ready to upgrade your sleep, but not quite sure how. I recommend that you map out your day and week and think about where certain daily or weekly tasks lie. Is there a way that you can free up your evening to aid in an earlier bedtime? Work back your required bedtime from your wake-up time by 8 hours.


Then, I recommend that you take a look at your sleep hygiene:


Have a bedtime/wind-down routine

Keep your phone (and other devices) outside of your bedroom

Avoid alcohol or caffeine before bedtime

Use blue light glasses before bed if on a screen

Ensure you bedroom is quiet, dark, and cool

Lastly, don’t expect to go from sleeping 6 hours a night to 10, but if you can gradually increase your sleep time on a weekly basis you will be on the right track!


Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26325012/


Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3119836/

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Specialty Class #24-42

ENGINE

We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.

GYMNASTICS

To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.

HYROX

Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.

MOBILITY

Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.

PURE STRENGTH

In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.

WEIGHTLIFTING

This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Endurance #24-42

Track Tuesday

The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: InnerFight

Wednesday Ride

This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1.5 hour

Location: Bottom of the stick

Friday, The Coffee Run

The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track

Friday, Sea Swim

With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.

Start time: 06:19 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track

Saturday Ride

This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 3 hour

Location: Bottom of the stick

Introduction

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Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

Dolor enim eu tortor urna sed duis nulla

Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

Tristique odio senectus nam posuere ornare leo metus, ultricies. Blandit duis ultricies vulputate morbi feugiat cras placerat elit. Aliquam tellus lorem sed ac. Montes, sed mattis pellentesque suscipit accumsan. Cursus viverra aenean magna risus elementum faucibus molestie pellentesque. Arcu ultricies sed mauris vestibulum.

Conclusion

Morbi sed imperdiet in ipsum, adipiscing elit dui lectus. Tellus id scelerisque est ultricies ultricies. Duis est sit sed leo nisl, blandit elit sagittis. Quisque tristique consequat quam sed. Nisl at scelerisque amet nulla purus habitasse.

Nunc sed faucibus bibendum feugiat sed interdum. Ipsum egestas condimentum mi massa. In tincidunt pharetra consectetur sed duis facilisis metus. Etiam egestas in nec sed et. Quis lobortis at sit dictum eget nibh tortor commodo cursus.

Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Ladies Run Club #24-42

Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.

Tuesday

Time: 5:59am

Location: InnerFight

Session: Track Tuesday

This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.

Friday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Kite Beach

Session: The Coffee Run

Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.

Introduction

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Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

Dolor enim eu tortor urna sed duis nulla

Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

Morbi sed imperdiet in ipsum, adipiscing elit dui lectus. Tellus id scelerisque est ultricies ultricies. Duis est sit sed leo nisl, blandit elit sagittis. Quisque tristique consequat quam sed. Nisl at scelerisque amet nulla purus habitasse.

Nunc sed faucibus bibendum feugiat sed interdum. Ipsum egestas condimentum mi massa. In tincidunt pharetra consectetur sed duis facilisis metus. Etiam egestas in nec sed et. Quis lobortis at sit dictum eget nibh tortor commodo cursus.

Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
Daily Workout #24-42

Monday:

Strength:

Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press


Conditioning:

Amrap 20

Car Park sandbag bear hug carry

10 hand-release push-ups

10 pull-ups

Half park run


Tuesday:

Strength:

Front Squats


Conditioning:

In a 3 minute window

10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)

30/25/20 cal Row

AMRAP wall balls

Rest 2 mins x 5


Wednesday:

Strength:

A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean

B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks


Conditioning:

FOR TIME

3-6-9 Power clean

2-4-6 wall walks

into

9-12-15 Power Clean

9-12-15 Burpee over bar


Thursday:

Strength:

KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds


Conditioning:

EMOM 16

Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)

Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over

Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike

Min 4 - Rest


Friday:

Conditioning:

Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!

Introduction

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Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

Dolor enim eu tortor urna sed duis nulla

Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

Tristique odio senectus nam posuere ornare leo metus, ultricies. Blandit duis ultricies vulputate morbi feugiat cras placerat elit. Aliquam tellus lorem sed ac. Montes, sed mattis pellentesque suscipit accumsan. Cursus viverra aenean magna risus elementum faucibus molestie pellentesque. Arcu ultricies sed mauris vestibulum.

Conclusion

Morbi sed imperdiet in ipsum, adipiscing elit dui lectus. Tellus id scelerisque est ultricies ultricies. Duis est sit sed leo nisl, blandit elit sagittis. Quisque tristique consequat quam sed. Nisl at scelerisque amet nulla purus habitasse.

Nunc sed faucibus bibendum feugiat sed interdum. Ipsum egestas condimentum mi massa. In tincidunt pharetra consectetur sed duis facilisis metus. Etiam egestas in nec sed et. Quis lobortis at sit dictum eget nibh tortor commodo cursus.

Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
The Power of Sleep

Judge me all you want, but I have the bedtime of the average 7-year-old! I know that I need at least 8-hours sleep to ensure I feel human the next day. I hate the feeling of being groggy and tired and so I prioritise my sleep. Furthermore, I am pretty tired come the end of the day, so it’s not like I am forcing myself to get to sleep. Growing up in a sporty household this has always been a trait of mine. As a kid, when I finished my school day I would have at least 2 activities most evenings. I played tennis, netball, rounders, swam, ran cross country, and athletics. I was probably getting about 10 hours sleep a night in my teens.


Knowing that not everyone prioritises sleep, it’s made me wonder why? Maybe these people are not as tired come the end of the day? Maybe they want to sleep more, but have little ones that keep them up all night? Maybe they have FOMO of missing something in the evening? Or maybe they just don’t realise just how important sleep and recovery is?


Sleep is divided into two main types: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). NREM occurs first and this is when the bodies temperature drops, heart rate slows, and the brain uses less energy. REM sleep is when we dream (or have nightmares) and is associated with fast brain waves and eye movements. This is also when the body logs and records memories from the day.  This cycle of NREM and REM lasts for an average of 90 minutes and happens 4 - 6 times during a good night’s sleep.


During sleep our bodies recover from the day and the stresses that we have place on our systems. Not getting the adequate amount of sleep quite simply means you are not recovering sufficiently from your training. You can also suffer throughout the day or in your sport from decreased accuracy, decreased reaction time, difficulty when making decisions, quicker exhaustion rates, a higher risk of injury, and a higher risk of illness.


So, there are plenty of downsides of not getting enough sleep. But also, if you are prioritising your sleep, you get some rewards, as your athletic performance can actually be enhanced! Studies have shown that when sleep is increased to 9 hours a night, athletes have better reaction times, faster sprint times, and better accuracy in motor skills.


If you are ready to upgrade your sleep, but not quite sure how. I recommend that you map out your day and week and think about where certain daily or weekly tasks lie. Is there a way that you can free up your evening to aid in an earlier bedtime? Work back your required bedtime from your wake-up time by 8 hours.


Then, I recommend that you take a look at your sleep hygiene:


Have a bedtime/wind-down routine

Keep your phone (and other devices) outside of your bedroom

Avoid alcohol or caffeine before bedtime

Use blue light glasses before bed if on a screen

Ensure you bedroom is quiet, dark, and cool

Lastly, don’t expect to go from sleeping 6 hours a night to 10, but if you can gradually increase your sleep time on a weekly basis you will be on the right track!


Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26325012/


Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3119836/

Introduction

Mi tincidunt elit, id quisque ligula ac diam, amet. Vel etiam suspendisse morbi eleifend faucibus eget vestibulum felis. Dictum quis montes, sit sit. Tellus aliquam enim urna, etiam. Mauris posuere vulputate arcu amet, vitae nisi, tellus tincidunt. At feugiat sapien varius id.

Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

Dolor enim eu tortor urna sed duis nulla

Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

Tristique odio senectus nam posuere ornare leo metus, ultricies. Blandit duis ultricies vulputate morbi feugiat cras placerat elit. Aliquam tellus lorem sed ac. Montes, sed mattis pellentesque suscipit accumsan. Cursus viverra aenean magna risus elementum faucibus molestie pellentesque. Arcu ultricies sed mauris vestibulum.

Conclusion

Morbi sed imperdiet in ipsum, adipiscing elit dui lectus. Tellus id scelerisque est ultricies ultricies. Duis est sit sed leo nisl, blandit elit sagittis. Quisque tristique consequat quam sed. Nisl at scelerisque amet nulla purus habitasse.

Nunc sed faucibus bibendum feugiat sed interdum. Ipsum egestas condimentum mi massa. In tincidunt pharetra consectetur sed duis facilisis metus. Etiam egestas in nec sed et. Quis lobortis at sit dictum eget nibh tortor commodo cursus.

Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Endurance #24-42

Track Tuesday

The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: InnerFight

Wednesday Ride

This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1.5 hour

Location: Bottom of the stick

Friday, The Coffee Run

The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track

Friday, Sea Swim

With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.

Start time: 06:19 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track

Saturday Ride

This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 3 hour

Location: Bottom of the stick

Introduction

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Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

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Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Ladies Run Club #24-42

Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.

Tuesday

Time: 5:59am

Location: InnerFight

Session: Track Tuesday

This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.

Friday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Kite Beach

Session: The Coffee Run

Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.

Introduction

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Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

Dolor enim eu tortor urna sed duis nulla

Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Nunc sed faucibus bibendum feugiat sed interdum. Ipsum egestas condimentum mi massa. In tincidunt pharetra consectetur sed duis facilisis metus. Etiam egestas in nec sed et. Quis lobortis at sit dictum eget nibh tortor commodo cursus.

Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
Daily Workout #24-42

Monday:

Strength:

Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press


Conditioning:

Amrap 20

Car Park sandbag bear hug carry

10 hand-release push-ups

10 pull-ups

Half park run


Tuesday:

Strength:

Front Squats


Conditioning:

In a 3 minute window

10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)

30/25/20 cal Row

AMRAP wall balls

Rest 2 mins x 5


Wednesday:

Strength:

A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean

B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks


Conditioning:

FOR TIME

3-6-9 Power clean

2-4-6 wall walks

into

9-12-15 Power Clean

9-12-15 Burpee over bar


Thursday:

Strength:

KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds


Conditioning:

EMOM 16

Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)

Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over

Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike

Min 4 - Rest


Friday:

Conditioning:

Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!

Introduction

Mi tincidunt elit, id quisque ligula ac diam, amet. Vel etiam suspendisse morbi eleifend faucibus eget vestibulum felis. Dictum quis montes, sit sit. Tellus aliquam enim urna, etiam. Mauris posuere vulputate arcu amet, vitae nisi, tellus tincidunt. At feugiat sapien varius id.

Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

Dolor enim eu tortor urna sed duis nulla

Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

Tristique odio senectus nam posuere ornare leo metus, ultricies. Blandit duis ultricies vulputate morbi feugiat cras placerat elit. Aliquam tellus lorem sed ac. Montes, sed mattis pellentesque suscipit accumsan. Cursus viverra aenean magna risus elementum faucibus molestie pellentesque. Arcu ultricies sed mauris vestibulum.

Conclusion

Morbi sed imperdiet in ipsum, adipiscing elit dui lectus. Tellus id scelerisque est ultricies ultricies. Duis est sit sed leo nisl, blandit elit sagittis. Quisque tristique consequat quam sed. Nisl at scelerisque amet nulla purus habitasse.

Nunc sed faucibus bibendum feugiat sed interdum. Ipsum egestas condimentum mi massa. In tincidunt pharetra consectetur sed duis facilisis metus. Etiam egestas in nec sed et. Quis lobortis at sit dictum eget nibh tortor commodo cursus.

Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Specialty Class #24-42

ENGINE

We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.

GYMNASTICS

To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.

HYROX

Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.

MOBILITY

Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.

PURE STRENGTH

In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.

WEIGHTLIFTING

This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work

Introduction

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Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

Dolor enim eu tortor urna sed duis nulla

Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

Tristique odio senectus nam posuere ornare leo metus, ultricies. Blandit duis ultricies vulputate morbi feugiat cras placerat elit. Aliquam tellus lorem sed ac. Montes, sed mattis pellentesque suscipit accumsan. Cursus viverra aenean magna risus elementum faucibus molestie pellentesque. Arcu ultricies sed mauris vestibulum.

Conclusion

Morbi sed imperdiet in ipsum, adipiscing elit dui lectus. Tellus id scelerisque est ultricies ultricies. Duis est sit sed leo nisl, blandit elit sagittis. Quisque tristique consequat quam sed. Nisl at scelerisque amet nulla purus habitasse.

Nunc sed faucibus bibendum feugiat sed interdum. Ipsum egestas condimentum mi massa. In tincidunt pharetra consectetur sed duis facilisis metus. Etiam egestas in nec sed et. Quis lobortis at sit dictum eget nibh tortor commodo cursus.

Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
The Power of Sleep

Judge me all you want, but I have the bedtime of the average 7-year-old! I know that I need at least 8-hours sleep to ensure I feel human the next day. I hate the feeling of being groggy and tired and so I prioritise my sleep. Furthermore, I am pretty tired come the end of the day, so it’s not like I am forcing myself to get to sleep. Growing up in a sporty household this has always been a trait of mine. As a kid, when I finished my school day I would have at least 2 activities most evenings. I played tennis, netball, rounders, swam, ran cross country, and athletics. I was probably getting about 10 hours sleep a night in my teens.


Knowing that not everyone prioritises sleep, it’s made me wonder why? Maybe these people are not as tired come the end of the day? Maybe they want to sleep more, but have little ones that keep them up all night? Maybe they have FOMO of missing something in the evening? Or maybe they just don’t realise just how important sleep and recovery is?


Sleep is divided into two main types: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). NREM occurs first and this is when the bodies temperature drops, heart rate slows, and the brain uses less energy. REM sleep is when we dream (or have nightmares) and is associated with fast brain waves and eye movements. This is also when the body logs and records memories from the day.  This cycle of NREM and REM lasts for an average of 90 minutes and happens 4 - 6 times during a good night’s sleep.


During sleep our bodies recover from the day and the stresses that we have place on our systems. Not getting the adequate amount of sleep quite simply means you are not recovering sufficiently from your training. You can also suffer throughout the day or in your sport from decreased accuracy, decreased reaction time, difficulty when making decisions, quicker exhaustion rates, a higher risk of injury, and a higher risk of illness.


So, there are plenty of downsides of not getting enough sleep. But also, if you are prioritising your sleep, you get some rewards, as your athletic performance can actually be enhanced! Studies have shown that when sleep is increased to 9 hours a night, athletes have better reaction times, faster sprint times, and better accuracy in motor skills.


If you are ready to upgrade your sleep, but not quite sure how. I recommend that you map out your day and week and think about where certain daily or weekly tasks lie. Is there a way that you can free up your evening to aid in an earlier bedtime? Work back your required bedtime from your wake-up time by 8 hours.


Then, I recommend that you take a look at your sleep hygiene:


Have a bedtime/wind-down routine

Keep your phone (and other devices) outside of your bedroom

Avoid alcohol or caffeine before bedtime

Use blue light glasses before bed if on a screen

Ensure you bedroom is quiet, dark, and cool

Lastly, don’t expect to go from sleeping 6 hours a night to 10, but if you can gradually increase your sleep time on a weekly basis you will be on the right track!


Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26325012/


Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3119836/

Introduction

Mi tincidunt elit, id quisque ligula ac diam, amet. Vel etiam suspendisse morbi eleifend faucibus eget vestibulum felis. Dictum quis montes, sit sit. Tellus aliquam enim urna, etiam. Mauris posuere vulputate arcu amet, vitae nisi, tellus tincidunt. At feugiat sapien varius id.

Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

Dolor enim eu tortor urna sed duis nulla

Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

Tristique odio senectus nam posuere ornare leo metus, ultricies. Blandit duis ultricies vulputate morbi feugiat cras placerat elit. Aliquam tellus lorem sed ac. Montes, sed mattis pellentesque suscipit accumsan. Cursus viverra aenean magna risus elementum faucibus molestie pellentesque. Arcu ultricies sed mauris vestibulum.

Conclusion

Morbi sed imperdiet in ipsum, adipiscing elit dui lectus. Tellus id scelerisque est ultricies ultricies. Duis est sit sed leo nisl, blandit elit sagittis. Quisque tristique consequat quam sed. Nisl at scelerisque amet nulla purus habitasse.

Nunc sed faucibus bibendum feugiat sed interdum. Ipsum egestas condimentum mi massa. In tincidunt pharetra consectetur sed duis facilisis metus. Etiam egestas in nec sed et. Quis lobortis at sit dictum eget nibh tortor commodo cursus.

Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Ladies Run Club #24-42

Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.

Tuesday

Time: 5:59am

Location: InnerFight

Session: Track Tuesday

This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.

Friday

Time: 5:59am

Location: Kite Beach

Session: The Coffee Run

Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.

Introduction

Mi tincidunt elit, id quisque ligula ac diam, amet. Vel etiam suspendisse morbi eleifend faucibus eget vestibulum felis. Dictum quis montes, sit sit. Tellus aliquam enim urna, etiam. Mauris posuere vulputate arcu amet, vitae nisi, tellus tincidunt. At feugiat sapien varius id.

Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

Dolor enim eu tortor urna sed duis nulla

Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

Tristique odio senectus nam posuere ornare leo metus, ultricies. Blandit duis ultricies vulputate morbi feugiat cras placerat elit. Aliquam tellus lorem sed ac. Montes, sed mattis pellentesque suscipit accumsan. Cursus viverra aenean magna risus elementum faucibus molestie pellentesque. Arcu ultricies sed mauris vestibulum.

Conclusion

Morbi sed imperdiet in ipsum, adipiscing elit dui lectus. Tellus id scelerisque est ultricies ultricies. Duis est sit sed leo nisl, blandit elit sagittis. Quisque tristique consequat quam sed. Nisl at scelerisque amet nulla purus habitasse.

Nunc sed faucibus bibendum feugiat sed interdum. Ipsum egestas condimentum mi massa. In tincidunt pharetra consectetur sed duis facilisis metus. Etiam egestas in nec sed et. Quis lobortis at sit dictum eget nibh tortor commodo cursus.

Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Mainline Class
Specialty Class
Endurance
Ladies Run Club
Daily Workout #24-42

Monday:

Strength:

Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press


Conditioning:

Amrap 20

Car Park sandbag bear hug carry

10 hand-release push-ups

10 pull-ups

Half park run


Tuesday:

Strength:

Front Squats


Conditioning:

In a 3 minute window

10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)

30/25/20 cal Row

AMRAP wall balls

Rest 2 mins x 5


Wednesday:

Strength:

A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean

B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks


Conditioning:

FOR TIME

3-6-9 Power clean

2-4-6 wall walks

into

9-12-15 Power Clean

9-12-15 Burpee over bar


Thursday:

Strength:

KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds


Conditioning:

EMOM 16

Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)

Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over

Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike

Min 4 - Rest


Friday:

Conditioning:

Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!

Introduction

Mi tincidunt elit, id quisque ligula ac diam, amet. Vel etiam suspendisse morbi eleifend faucibus eget vestibulum felis. Dictum quis montes, sit sit. Tellus aliquam enim urna, etiam. Mauris posuere vulputate arcu amet, vitae nisi, tellus tincidunt. At feugiat sapien varius id.

Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

Dolor enim eu tortor urna sed duis nulla

Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

Tristique odio senectus nam posuere ornare leo metus, ultricies. Blandit duis ultricies vulputate morbi feugiat cras placerat elit. Aliquam tellus lorem sed ac. Montes, sed mattis pellentesque suscipit accumsan. Cursus viverra aenean magna risus elementum faucibus molestie pellentesque. Arcu ultricies sed mauris vestibulum.

Conclusion

Morbi sed imperdiet in ipsum, adipiscing elit dui lectus. Tellus id scelerisque est ultricies ultricies. Duis est sit sed leo nisl, blandit elit sagittis. Quisque tristique consequat quam sed. Nisl at scelerisque amet nulla purus habitasse.

Nunc sed faucibus bibendum feugiat sed interdum. Ipsum egestas condimentum mi massa. In tincidunt pharetra consectetur sed duis facilisis metus. Etiam egestas in nec sed et. Quis lobortis at sit dictum eget nibh tortor commodo cursus.

Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Specialty Class #24-42

ENGINE

We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.

GYMNASTICS

To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.

HYROX

Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.

MOBILITY

Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.

PURE STRENGTH

In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.

WEIGHTLIFTING

This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
Endurance #24-42

Track Tuesday

The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: InnerFight

Wednesday Ride

This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1.5 hour

Location: Bottom of the stick

Friday, The Coffee Run

The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track

Friday, Sea Swim

With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.

Start time: 06:19 am

Session Length: 1 hour

Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track

Saturday Ride

This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!

Start time: 05:59 am

Session Length: 3 hour

Location: Bottom of the stick

Introduction

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If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

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Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
The Power of Sleep

Judge me all you want, but I have the bedtime of the average 7-year-old! I know that I need at least 8-hours sleep to ensure I feel human the next day. I hate the feeling of being groggy and tired and so I prioritise my sleep. Furthermore, I am pretty tired come the end of the day, so it’s not like I am forcing myself to get to sleep. Growing up in a sporty household this has always been a trait of mine. As a kid, when I finished my school day I would have at least 2 activities most evenings. I played tennis, netball, rounders, swam, ran cross country, and athletics. I was probably getting about 10 hours sleep a night in my teens.


Knowing that not everyone prioritises sleep, it’s made me wonder why? Maybe these people are not as tired come the end of the day? Maybe they want to sleep more, but have little ones that keep them up all night? Maybe they have FOMO of missing something in the evening? Or maybe they just don’t realise just how important sleep and recovery is?


Sleep is divided into two main types: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). NREM occurs first and this is when the bodies temperature drops, heart rate slows, and the brain uses less energy. REM sleep is when we dream (or have nightmares) and is associated with fast brain waves and eye movements. This is also when the body logs and records memories from the day.  This cycle of NREM and REM lasts for an average of 90 minutes and happens 4 - 6 times during a good night’s sleep.


During sleep our bodies recover from the day and the stresses that we have place on our systems. Not getting the adequate amount of sleep quite simply means you are not recovering sufficiently from your training. You can also suffer throughout the day or in your sport from decreased accuracy, decreased reaction time, difficulty when making decisions, quicker exhaustion rates, a higher risk of injury, and a higher risk of illness.


So, there are plenty of downsides of not getting enough sleep. But also, if you are prioritising your sleep, you get some rewards, as your athletic performance can actually be enhanced! Studies have shown that when sleep is increased to 9 hours a night, athletes have better reaction times, faster sprint times, and better accuracy in motor skills.


If you are ready to upgrade your sleep, but not quite sure how. I recommend that you map out your day and week and think about where certain daily or weekly tasks lie. Is there a way that you can free up your evening to aid in an earlier bedtime? Work back your required bedtime from your wake-up time by 8 hours.


Then, I recommend that you take a look at your sleep hygiene:


Have a bedtime/wind-down routine

Keep your phone (and other devices) outside of your bedroom

Avoid alcohol or caffeine before bedtime

Use blue light glasses before bed if on a screen

Ensure you bedroom is quiet, dark, and cool

Lastly, don’t expect to go from sleeping 6 hours a night to 10, but if you can gradually increase your sleep time on a weekly basis you will be on the right track!


Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26325012/


Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3119836/

Introduction

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Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

Dolor enim eu tortor urna sed duis nulla

Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

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Conclusion

Morbi sed imperdiet in ipsum, adipiscing elit dui lectus. Tellus id scelerisque est ultricies ultricies. Duis est sit sed leo nisl, blandit elit sagittis. Quisque tristique consequat quam sed. Nisl at scelerisque amet nulla purus habitasse.

Nunc sed faucibus bibendum feugiat sed interdum. Ipsum egestas condimentum mi massa. In tincidunt pharetra consectetur sed duis facilisis metus. Etiam egestas in nec sed et. Quis lobortis at sit dictum eget nibh tortor commodo cursus.

Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

Triathlon
Swimming
Race Prep
The Power of Sleep

Judge me all you want, but I have the bedtime of the average 7-year-old! I know that I need at least 8-hours sleep to ensure I feel human the next day. I hate the feeling of being groggy and tired and so I prioritise my sleep. Furthermore, I am pretty tired come the end of the day, so it’s not like I am forcing myself to get to sleep. Growing up in a sporty household this has always been a trait of mine. As a kid, when I finished my school day I would have at least 2 activities most evenings. I played tennis, netball, rounders, swam, ran cross country, and athletics. I was probably getting about 10 hours sleep a night in my teens.


Knowing that not everyone prioritises sleep, it’s made me wonder why? Maybe these people are not as tired come the end of the day? Maybe they want to sleep more, but have little ones that keep them up all night? Maybe they have FOMO of missing something in the evening? Or maybe they just don’t realise just how important sleep and recovery is?


Sleep is divided into two main types: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). NREM occurs first and this is when the bodies temperature drops, heart rate slows, and the brain uses less energy. REM sleep is when we dream (or have nightmares) and is associated with fast brain waves and eye movements. This is also when the body logs and records memories from the day.  This cycle of NREM and REM lasts for an average of 90 minutes and happens 4 - 6 times during a good night’s sleep.


During sleep our bodies recover from the day and the stresses that we have place on our systems. Not getting the adequate amount of sleep quite simply means you are not recovering sufficiently from your training. You can also suffer throughout the day or in your sport from decreased accuracy, decreased reaction time, difficulty when making decisions, quicker exhaustion rates, a higher risk of injury, and a higher risk of illness.


So, there are plenty of downsides of not getting enough sleep. But also, if you are prioritising your sleep, you get some rewards, as your athletic performance can actually be enhanced! Studies have shown that when sleep is increased to 9 hours a night, athletes have better reaction times, faster sprint times, and better accuracy in motor skills.


If you are ready to upgrade your sleep, but not quite sure how. I recommend that you map out your day and week and think about where certain daily or weekly tasks lie. Is there a way that you can free up your evening to aid in an earlier bedtime? Work back your required bedtime from your wake-up time by 8 hours.


Then, I recommend that you take a look at your sleep hygiene:


Have a bedtime/wind-down routine

Keep your phone (and other devices) outside of your bedroom

Avoid alcohol or caffeine before bedtime

Use blue light glasses before bed if on a screen

Ensure you bedroom is quiet, dark, and cool

Lastly, don’t expect to go from sleeping 6 hours a night to 10, but if you can gradually increase your sleep time on a weekly basis you will be on the right track!


Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26325012/


Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3119836/

Introduction

Mi tincidunt elit, id quisque ligula ac diam, amet. Vel etiam suspendisse morbi eleifend faucibus eget vestibulum felis. Dictum quis montes, sit sit. Tellus aliquam enim urna, etiam. Mauris posuere vulputate arcu amet, vitae nisi, tellus tincidunt. At feugiat sapien varius id.

Eget quis mi enim, leo lacinia pharetra, semper. Eget in volutpat mollis at volutpat lectus velit, sed auctor. Porttitor fames arcu quis fusce augue enim. Quis at habitant diam at. Suscipit tristique risus, at donec. In turpis vel et quam imperdiet. Ipsum molestie aliquet sodales id est ac volutpat.

Image caption goes here

Dolor enim eu tortor urna sed duis nulla

Elit nisi in eleifend sed nisi. Pulvinar at orci, proin imperdiet commodo consectetur convallis risus. Sed condimentum enim dignissim adipiscing faucibus consequat, urna. Viverra purus et erat auctor aliquam. Risus, volutpat vulputate posuere purus sit congue convallis aliquet. Arcu id augue ut feugiat donec porttitor neque. Mauris, neque ultricies eu vestibulum, bibendum quam lorem id. Dolor lacus, eget nunc lectus in tellus, pharetra, porttitor.

If you want to swim faster on race day, it’s no secret you’ve got to swim fast in training.

Tristique odio senectus nam posuere ornare leo metus, ultricies. Blandit duis ultricies vulputate morbi feugiat cras placerat elit. Aliquam tellus lorem sed ac. Montes, sed mattis pellentesque suscipit accumsan. Cursus viverra aenean magna risus elementum faucibus molestie pellentesque. Arcu ultricies sed mauris vestibulum.

Conclusion

Morbi sed imperdiet in ipsum, adipiscing elit dui lectus. Tellus id scelerisque est ultricies ultricies. Duis est sit sed leo nisl, blandit elit sagittis. Quisque tristique consequat quam sed. Nisl at scelerisque amet nulla purus habitasse.

Nunc sed faucibus bibendum feugiat sed interdum. Ipsum egestas condimentum mi massa. In tincidunt pharetra consectetur sed duis facilisis metus. Etiam egestas in nec sed et. Quis lobortis at sit dictum eget nibh tortor commodo cursus.

Odio felis sagittis, morbi feugiat tortor vitae feugiat fusce aliquet. Nam elementum urna nisi aliquet erat dolor enim. Ornare id morbi eget ipsum. Aliquam senectus neque ut id eget consectetur dictum. Donec posuere pharetra odio consequat scelerisque et, nunc tortor.
Nulla adipiscing erat a erat. Condimentum lorem posuere gravida enim posuere cursus diam.

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Swimming
Race Prep

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