I am very happy to confirm that I am being supported by Complete Physio (www.complete-physio.co.uk). It is very exciting to have the opportunity to be assessed and treated by them with the goal to make me into a much stronger and more efficient triathlete.
I have been competing in triathlon for a little over 4years and have enjoyed a lot of success. As soon as I started triathlon, I went into Eilte racing as I knew I had the potential and talent to mix it up with the best guys. However, what I did not realise was that talent can only take you so far - the right type of training, correct drills, timing of intensity training, recovery, nutrition and above all, strength and conditioning, are all key areas that will improve you and help you get the edge on our competitors. Unfortunately, I neglected all of these areas and more and have had to learn the hard way that triathlon is not all about hurting yourself, but being elegant in your training and making sure your body is prepared, nurtured and conditioned for the demands of Olympic distance racing.
Through a good friend of mine, Mark Golton, I was introduced to Complete Physio and after my first assessment it was concluded that there is a lot of strength and conditioning worked needed. After my first appointment, what was most notable was how weak my hamstrings and glutes were. These two muscle groups are paramount for efficient and fast running and to have this weakness highlighted is bitter sweet:
a) I have been racing on inactive muscles.
b) It is very encouraging to know where big improvements will be made.
From my first appointment a detailed strength and conditioning program was written with the aim to turn these inactive, sleepy muscles into fired up powerful muscle groups.
Over the coming weeks I will be documenting my progression, explaining what exercises I have planned, why I am doing them and how my progress is making me a better athlete.
Below is where all the excitement will be taking place; Powerbase, Loughborough, a very intimidating gym!!
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