Skin Strong Blog
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...