Athletics – Edge

Why Athletes Should Always Have a Plan B

Jamie — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:06:50 +0000

No matter how well you plan, how hard you train or how much attention you pay to the smallest details, things will go wrong, whether that’s cancellations due to bad weather, injuries or last-minute event changes. That’s where contingency planning – creating your plan B – comes in.

Joe Beer reveals how to evolve your level of adaptation, keep moving forward and be future-proofed to respond to adversity.

5 Benefits of Sports Blood Tests for Athletes

Jamie — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:14:49 +0000

You train hard, eat clean, and push your limits further than most ever dare. But are you truly in tune with your body’s inner engine?

Fast Twitch vs Slow Twitch Muscle Fibres: Training Tips

Jamie — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:16:38 +0000

New Year, New Me. Or Maybe Not?

Carter Stevens — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:15:00 +0000

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.

Performance Disappointment And Setting New Goals

Carter Stevens — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:28:00 +0000

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.

How Do I Keep Improving As An Older Athlete?

Carter Stevens — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:46:00 +0000

Getting older as an athlete doesn’t always mean slower or weaker. Be smarter, recover and eat well and see improvements continue.

How Do You Know If You Are Recovered?

Carter Stevens — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:43:00 +0000

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.

Athletes Hot Weather And Sports Performance – How To Prepare For And Compete In Hot Conditions

Carter Stevens — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:43:00 +0000

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?

How To Cope With Sport Performance Anxiety

Carter Stevens — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:26:00 +0000

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.

Returning To Exercise After Mild Covid-19

Carter Stevens — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:11:00 +0000

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.

How To Build Marginal Gains In Sport Performance

Carter Stevens — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:34:00 +0000

Marginal gains theory is the idea that making small incremental improvements during a process, when added together, will make a significant improvement overall.

How To Improve Nutrition For Better Sport Performance

Carter Stevens — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:34:00 +0000

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.

Why Does Your Body Need Recovery Time?

Carter Stevens — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:20:00 +0000

Recovery is something so many of us athletes struggle with, often driven by the ‘more is better’ motto. In reality, this is far from the truth.

Blood Profiling: 6 Reasons Athletes Should Get Their Blood Tested

Carter Stevens — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:03:00 +0000

Blood testing and profiling used to be associated primarily with illicit activities such as doping, or as a diagnostic technique used by doctors to determine the cause of illness or fatigue.

What Is Overtraining & What Are The Signs And Symptoms?

Carter Stevens — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:11:00 +0000

Overtraining can have a serious impact on an athlete’s performance. So what are the signs and how do you avoid overtraining?

Lockdown Diaries: The Perils Of Overtraining

Carter Stevens — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:46:00 +0000

THIS TIME LAST YEAR I WAS SPIRALLING INTO A DARK HOLE, NOT THAT I KNEW IT. I’D JUST DONE MY FIRST RACE OF THE YEAR, AND 51.29 FOR 25 MILES WAS A SOLID START TO MY 2019 BBAR CAMPAIGN. LITTLE DID I KNOW THAT WOULD BE MY BEST TT OF THE YEAR THOUGH.

What Are Biomarkers And How Do They Help Improve Fitness And Performance?

Carter Stevens — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000

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?

How to Maintain Motivation

Carter Stevens — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:08:00 +0000

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.

How To Prevent Sports And Training Injuries

Carter Stevens — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:44:00 +0000

A sports, or training, injury can be a huge setback on your training journey and could see you out of action for weeks or even months in extreme cases. So how do you minimise the risk of such injuries?

The Role of Hormones in Athletic Performance

Carter Stevens — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:09:00 +0000

No matter your chosen sport, in the quest for athletic success, we all have the aim of maximising our potential. That’s where hormones play a crucial role.