Training Articles & Calculators

Calculators for pacing and fuelling, short coaching videos, and the articles we write for the squads. The same material we use in coaching, free to use.

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Calculators

Critical power calculator

Critical power, W' and an FTP estimate from recent 3, 5 and 12 minute power efforts.

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Critical swim speed calculator

Threshold swim pace from a 400m and 200m time trial, in metres per second and per 100m.

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Run pace calculator

Equivalent 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon times from a recent race, using the VDOT method.

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VO2max calculator

An estimate of VO2max to sit alongside pace and power. A guide, not a lab test.

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Calorie needs calculator

Rough daily calorie needs. Basal metabolic rate from the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, then an activity multiplier.

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Ten minute talks

Short coaching videos on transitions, fuelling, tapering and the weeks that do not go to plan. Choose a talk and it plays here.

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Articles and know how

Training articles, Know How notes and Cycle Seminar recordings. The newest is first. Search by title, or filter by type.

Article

Heat Acclimatisation/acclimation for Endurance Athletes

9 October 2026

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40th edition Marathon des Sable by ultra-runner, Tom Charlick

11 September 2026

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Lost Horizons domination by pairs winner, Jason Kon

11 September 2026

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Returning from illness protocol

8 July 2024

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Adapting Your Training To The Heat

18 July 2022

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Training On Tried Legs

18 July 2022

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Cycle seminar

Rider profiling

11 April 2022

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Cycle seminar

Post-session recovery

11 April 2022

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Cycle seminar

The importance of hydration

11 April 2022

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Cycle seminar

Effect of structured training on mental health

11 April 2022

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Cycle seminar

Returning from illness & injury

11 April 2022

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Cycle seminar

The relationship between heart rate and power

11 April 2022

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Cycle seminar

Why low intensity training is so important

11 April 2022

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The basics of creating a training plan

1 April 2022

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Cycling Exhaustion Protocol

30 March 2022

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What happens in your body as you dehydrate?

24 March 2022

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The Impact Structured Training Can Have On Your Mental Health

10 March 2022

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Returning from illness

3 March 2022

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Why Keeping Your FTP Up-To-Date Matters

4 February 2022

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Do you really know what ‘FTP’ means?

6 January 2022

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Top Tips For Getting Back Into Swimming

9 December 2021

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How strength training can improve mobility

9 December 2021

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TT or Road Bike for Triathlon?

25 November 2021

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Why It Can Hard To Improve Your Swim Technique

18 November 2021

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Removing Your Back Wheel

18 November 2021

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Returning To Training After Injury Or Illness

18 November 2021

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Why Having An Off-season Is So Important

18 November 2021

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Training To Get Better At E-racing

18 November 2021

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Understanding Rate of Perceived Exertion

18 November 2021

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How to improve your run off the bike in a race

5 October 2021

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The importance of having an A, B and C plan

5 October 2021

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Swim Stroke Analysis

27 July 2021

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The Swim Stroke Cycle

15 July 2021

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Activation Exercises – Why bother?

14 July 2021

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In-race/in-session fuelling & hydration

8 July 2021

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Why strength training is essential

10 May 2021

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Why HIIT training isn’t for endurance athletes

10 May 2021

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Why do we care about hip stability?

10 May 2021

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What goes into your FTP?

10 May 2021

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How to choose an event

10 May 2021

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Upper body stretch routine

30 November 2020

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Cycle seminar

Running mechanics with Scott from the London Running Physio

18 November 2020

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Cycle seminar

Nutrition for peak performance with Viki from Viki Nutrition

18 November 2020

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Cycle seminar

Online bike workshop and Q&A with professional mechanic

18 November 2020

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Optimising training around your menstrual cycle

18 November 2020

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Cycle seminar

understanding what your swim stroke is meant to look like

18 November 2020

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Achieving consistency in your training

18 November 2020

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Mindset – The mind and its impact on performance

18 November 2020

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Your body’s energy systems

18 November 2020

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Cycle seminar

understanding how to interpret your data

18 November 2020

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Dynamic Stretch Routine

23 September 2020

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Article

To ERG or not to ERG

7 August 2020

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Cycle seminar

‘Nutrition’ with Sophie from SBPT (30 July 2020)

6 August 2020

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Cycle seminar

Blood testing for athletes

6 August 2020

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Cycle seminar

Interview with Henry Fraser (16 July 2020)

6 August 2020

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Cycle seminar

Why men and women should train differently

6 August 2020

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Cycle seminar

Interview with former Team HUUB-Wattbike mechanic

6 August 2020

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In-session/race fuelling and hydration

5 August 2020

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Cycle seminar

‘he how’s of cycling apparel with Milltag

5 August 2020

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Cycle seminar

The importance of strength training

5 August 2020

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Cycle seminar

Treating your mind as a muscle

5 August 2020

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Cycle seminar

Training to stay injury free

5 August 2020

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Cycle seminar

Energy Out

5 August 2020

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Post-cycle/run stretch routine

14 April 2020

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Article

Training Your Energy Systems

17 September 2019

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Article

Recovery Strategies For Your Mind – Time Pressure

7 February 2019

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Recovery Strategies For Your Mind – Losing or Maintaining weight

7 February 2019

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Recovery Strategies For Your Mind – Part 3: Appearance

7 February 2019

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Recovery Strategies For Your Mind – Sleep

22 January 2019

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Recovery Strategies For Your Mind – Training v Mental Health

22 January 2019

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Winter Triathlon Training Tips

19 November 2018

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Article

Training Fundamentals

27 June 2018

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Fuelling your training

27 June 2018

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