Triathlete training in winter - how to train through winter by Skin Strong
Cycling

Surviving Winter as a Triathlete: Embrace the Chill!

Triathlon is traditionally a summer sport – for good reason – most triathletes (and lets face it athletes in general) prefer not to turn into icicles during training! As the temperature drops and i...
Random thoughts endurance athletes have when training
Running

Random thoughts of an endurance athlete

I have always maintained that endurance athletes (I included myself in that statement even if right now my distances are short in comparison) are a little bit and sometimes a lot crazy. We tend to ...
Skin Strong Anti Chafe, Anti Blister, Chamois Cream and Foot Powder Prevent Imposing Limits With Your Words
Cycling

I Want To Set You A Challenge

I want to set you a practical challenge. You see words (and thoughts) have power. Not just a little power a LOT of power. This year we are all about embracing your power, and smashing through limit...
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Goals

Stop Making Resolutions

Yep, it’s a bold statement. Stay with me as I explain. I am writing this at the dawn of a brand-new year. This means the talk of New Year Resolutions is abundant and a little daunting, to be honest...
Skin Strong Australia Blog On Kindness - Kindness is Free
Cycling

Kindness

Have you heard the saying, "Kindness is free – so sprinkle that shit everywhere"? This can apply in many ways, especially as we rapidly approach a traditionally crazy and busy time of year. We don'...
@burkeys_life showing us what its like to be picked on by a swooping magpie
Cycling

Spring has sprung

📸 @burkeys_life So it’s Spring… Have you got your armoured hat at the ready? Yep, its officially Magpie season. For runners, cyclists, walkers and outdoor people everywhere it’s the time of year wh...
Geronimo
Cycling

Geronimo

I want to write about “Does it make you happy”, but honestly, I just can’t and something I have always strived to do is be honest (I have not always been perfect at this, but I have always tried...
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Cycling

Winter Training Blues

Let me set the scene – it’s 7.30 in the morning and it’s still pitch black outside. The rain is alternating between pelting down and a depressing drizzle. You can see each and every breath in fr...
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Cycling

Embrace The Force

There is a saying that I love. “Running is a mental sport. And yes, we are all insane.” I am not sure who said it initially, but it often rings true for me. It resonates with me. It ties in perfect...