Triathlon Training Articles

Practical, no-nonsense advice for the age-group triathlete. From time-crunched scheduling and race strategy to mindset and technical skills, this is where I share the "why" and "how" behind training smarter.

Mental Fatigue, Life Stress, And Why Your “Fresh” Legs Still Feel Heavy
Athlete Life & Longevity Tom Fokkens-Ancery Athlete Life & Longevity Tom Fokkens-Ancery

Mental Fatigue, Life Stress, And Why Your “Fresh” Legs Still Feel Heavy

Most age-groupers blame tired legs on fitness, but the real limiter is often a tired brain and a life that never lets up. This article unpacks central fatigue, life stress and poor sleep, and shows you how to use honest self-monitoring, better communication and smarter training structure to actually feel ready to perform.

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