Triathlon – Edge https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk Sports blood tests Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:54:54 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Getting Your Race Day Nutrition Right https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/getting-your-race-day-nutrition-right/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:49:45 +0000 https://imperfect-pier.localsite.io/?p=1156 It’s race day and feelings of nerves and anxiety will kick in, but don’t let this stop you from eating or forgetting to hydrate. Read on to find out about how to work out your race day nutrition.

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What Makes the Professionals Different? https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/what-makes-the-professionals-different/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:34:05 +0000 https://imperfect-pier.localsite.io/?p=1135 There’s no denying being a professional athlete takes dedication, hard work and sacrifice but amongst all of that are some sessions, secrets and snippets of information that give them the ‘edge’ (excuse the pun). We spoke to some of our Edge professional athletes about the simple things that help them perform at their best. Be it sessions that push them past what they thought possible, or exact hours of recovery needed night in, night out.

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How MyForm® Helped Female Athlete Recover From Red-S https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/how-myform-helped-female-athlete/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:51:38 +0000 https://imperfect-pier.localsite.io/?p=979 Issy Morris has always had a passion for sport, right from a young age playing pretty much any sport she could. At just 13 years old Issy started triathlon and now she’s an elite triathlete.

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Circadian Rhythms and Exercise https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/circadian-rhythms-and-exercise/ Tue, 30 May 2023 11:45:00 +0000 https://imperfect-pier.localsite.io/?p=1034 If you’ve ever struggled to exercise consistently or feel energised throughout the day, your body’s circadian rhythms may be to blame. In this article, we’ll explore the complex relationship between circadian rhythms and exercise, and how certain timing strategies can improve your overall health and athletic performance.

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New Year, New Me. Or Maybe Not? https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/new-year-new-me/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:15:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=1298 New Year comes with new year resolutions right? Traditionally they go hand in hand. But why by the 2nd week (or day!) of January have we already given up our goals? We asked ambassador Eloise du Luart why she won’t be setting new year resolutions this year and why that shouldn’t be your only focus.

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Performance Disappointment And Setting New Goals https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/performance-disappointment-and-setting-new-goals/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:28:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=1281 If you take part in any sport, performance disappointment is unfortunately going to occur at some point. Whether you fail to reach a goal or experience a setback such as an injury, it can be emotionally draining and demotivating. 

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How Do You Know If You Are Recovered? https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/how-do-you-know-if-you-are-recovered/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:43:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=1262 Training schedules often focus on the big long endurance days or the hard sessions, but what about recovery time? If you have multiple races during the season it’s crucial to factor in a few easy days or even weeks in order to keep performing at your best (and injury free!) throughout the racing season.

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Athletes Hot Weather And Sports Performance – How To Prepare For And Compete In Hot Conditions https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/hot-weather-and-sports-performance/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:43:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=1237 The 2021 Olympic Games are happening in Tokyo, Japan. It is predicted that temperatures will rise to greater than 30°C during the games. So how do athletes prepare to compete in these hot conditions?

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How To Cope With Sport Performance Anxiety https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/how-to-cope-with-sport-performance-anxiety/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:26:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=1229 Every triathlete, runner or cyclist has mixed feelings about the racing season no matter their experience. Some experience pre-race jitters while others experience far more in the form of sports performance anxiety. In this blog, we take a look at the signs and symptoms of sports performance anxiety and offer advice on how to cope.

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Returning To Exercise After Mild Covid-19 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/returning-to-exercise-after-mild-covid-19/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:11:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=1224 Endurance athlete, Alice Hector, talks about her journey of recovery after contracting COVID-19. Alice experienced mild symptoms but it was enough to set her training schedule back. Here she shares her experience and offers tips on how to recover well after COVID-19.

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How To Improve Nutrition For Better Sport Performance https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/how-to-improve-nutrition-for-better-sport-performance/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:34:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=1212 While many of us understand the importance of macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fat, in our diets, we often overlook the micronutrients which are necessary for multiple enzymes and biochemical reactions in the body.

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5 Top Tips To Recover From Sports Injury By Pro Triathlete Eloise du Luart https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/5-top-tips-to-recover-from-sports-injury/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:16:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=1174 Edge Ambassador Eloise du Luart is a professional triathlete so knows a thing or two about recovering from injury. Here are her top 5 tips to coming back stronger after injury.

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What Are Biomarkers And How Do They Help Improve Fitness And Performance? https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/what-are-biomarkers/ Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=1143 Biomarkers are used throughout medicine, including sports medicine, to measure health and monitor illness. But what are they, why are they important to athletes, and how can they prevent problems before they arise?

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How to Maintain Motivation https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/how-to-maintain-motivation/ Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:08:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=1123 No-one is immune to motivational declines –even the most determined and dedicated athletes I have worked with have times when, staying on track with nutrition and training can become a real effort.​

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Triathlon Training Tips: How To Plan For Triathlon Success https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/how-to-plan-for-triathlon-success/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 08:33:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=1097 Training for a triathlon is all about time management. Most triathletes have families, jobs and other commitments and still manage to find the time to train for all three disciplines. So, whether you’re taking on your first triathlon or looking to improve upon your previous ones, we’ve got you covered.

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IRONMAN training: we help you create the right plan to achieve success https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/we-help-you-create-the-right-plan-to-achieve-success/ Wed, 10 Apr 2019 12:18:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=1073 About to take on an IRONMAN challenge? Training for an IRONMAN should never be underestimated. We give you expert advice on devising the right training plan for you, to ensure race day success. ​

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Interview with Susie Cheetham https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/interview-with-susie-cheetham/ Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:17:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=1014 Congratulations on another great showing at Kona – a 6th place to match your 6th from 2015 – but over 6 minutes faster!​

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Matt Sharp: Altitude Training In Ethiopia https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/matt-sharp-altitude-training-in-ethiopia/ Wed, 08 Mar 2017 14:48:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=980 I started taking part in triathlons from an early age and competed professionally on the ITU circuit for several years as part of the GB squad. During that time, I won the U23 World title, followed by multiple World cup and European cup wins.

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Mark Threlfall: Protecting My Health As An Athlete https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/knowledge/protecting-my-health-as-an-athlete Wed, 23 Nov 2016 09:20:00 +0000 https://www.sportsbloodtests.co.uk/?p=67 Injuries are a fact of life for some athletes, especially within a professional athlete’s training programme. I’ve always considered myself lucky to not sit in this category. Where I do fall though, is with my health.

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