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🚨 We’re Racing IRONMAN 70.3 Knokke-Heist in 2026! 🚨
We’re Racing IRONMAN 70.3 Knokke-Heist in 2026! JOIN THE TEAM: Race with us in Belgium next year! We’re excited to share that Swim Coach...
David Ashton
Jun 28, 20252 min read


AEROBIC SWIMMING ZONES ARE A PRIVILEGE - WHY SWIMMING FEELS SO HARD (at first)!
Aerobic Swimming Zones are a Privilege - Why Swimming Feels so Hard (at first!) For most new swimmers, swimming doesn’t feel like a workout — it feels like a fight for survival. While land-based athletes can dial in their heart rates and hit easy paces within specific aerobic zones, swimming throws an entirely different challenge at you. When you first get in the water, “easy” doesn’t exist. Everything feels like a max effort. That’s because aerobic swimming isn’t something y
David Ashton
Jun 28, 20253 min read


TRIATHLON CLUBS NEAR SOUTH WEST LONDON
Joining a triathlon club offers a multitude of benefits that can enhance your training experience, foster personal growth, and create lasting friendships. For those residing in South West London, several triathlon clubs offer excellent training opportunities; we have featured them in this article.
David Ashton
Jun 11, 20253 min read


THINKING ABOUT JOINING A TRIATHLON CLUB? - HERE’S WHY YOU SHOULD!
THINKING ABOUT JOINING A TRIATHLON CLUB? - HERE’S WHY YOU SHOULD! Getting into triathlon can be exciting, but it definitely comes with its challenges too. While the sport itself is a test of endurance and determination, the path to success becomes significantly more rewarding when shared with a community. Joining a triathlon club offers a multitude of benefits that can enhance your training experience, foster personal growth, and create lasting friendships. Structured Traini
David Ashton
May 30, 20252 min read


HOW TO FUEL FOR A IRONMAN 70.3 (nutrition without gels!)
HOW TO FUEL FOR A IRONMAN 70.3
(nutrition without gels!)
David Ashton
Apr 26, 20253 min read


Strength and Conditioning for Ultra and Marathon Runners
Strength and Conditioning for Ultra and Marathon Runners D.P.Ashton BSc, 2025 If you've signed up for a marathon or an ultra, then you are probably really into suffering. You have a training plan, your shoes that cost more than your rent, and a GPS watch that knows your body better than your doctor. You are logging miles, fuelling like a science experiment, and hoping your knees hold up. But have you considered the secret weapon that could keep you running stronger, longer,
David Ashton
Mar 27, 20253 min read


OPEN WATER SWIMMING: 2-beat, 4-beat or 6-beat kick?
OPEN WATER SWIMMING: 2-beat, 4-beat or 6-beat kick? The Role of an Efficient Kick in Open Water Swimming Open water swimming is a demanding endurance sport that requires maximising efficiency through technique, energy conservation, and strategic pacing. Unlike pool swimming, where walls and turns provide brief moments of rest and a turbo boost, open water swimmers must maintain their rhythm for extended periods. This makes the kick pattern one of the key technical elements in
David Ashton
Feb 27, 20254 min read


FROM COUCH TO IRONMAN - How Long Should It Take? 🦾
COACH DAVE - IRONMAN HAMBURG 2024 FROM COUCH TO IRONMAN - How Long Should It Take? Taking on an Ironman triathlon is one of the most rewarding physical and mental challenges you can undertake. The race combines a 3.8-kilometre swim , a 180-kilometre bike ride , and a 42.2-kilometre marathon into a single day, testing your endurance, skill, and determination like few other events. It’s no small feat, and for many, it represents the ultimate endurance goal. But how long does i
David Ashton
Jan 28, 20253 min read


🚴Launching Group Indoor Cycling Classes at The Station by Give It A Tri!
🚴Launching Group Indoor Cycling Classes at The Station by Give It A Tri! We’re so happy to announce the launch of our indoor cycling classes at The Station, London kicking off on 31st December with a Threshold Session! These classes are designed to cater to all athletes, whether you’re building endurance, refining technique, or pushing your limits. If you’re looking to elevate your cycling game, this is the place to start. Introductory Offer To celebrate the launch, our fi
David Ashton
Dec 24, 20242 min read


The Importance of Starting Swimming Lessons Early for Your Child
Children floating - Water Safety Skill The Importance of Starting Swimming Lessons Early for Your Child Swimming is a vital life skill that not only ensures safety around water but also fosters physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Introducing children, particularly babies, to swimming lessons from an early age is a practice that carries numerous benefits. This essay explores the significance of baby swim and child swimming lessons , emphasising the safety, develo
David Ashton
Dec 22, 20245 min read


End-of-Year Motivation: Set Yourself some SMART Goals for 2025!
Training isn’t just about putting in the hours. It’s about thinking intentionally before, during, and after your sessions. What do you want
David Ashton
Dec 22, 20242 min read


IronMan Hamburg 2024: Full Race Recap
Coach Dave crossing the finish line at IronMan Hamburg 2024 IronMan Hamburg 2024: Full Race Recap Swim Recap 🏊♂️ ⏱ 51:08 (01:21 /...
David Ashton
Jun 19, 20244 min read


Beyond Fitness: The Surprising Health Benefits of Endurance Sports
In recognition of World Health Day and our comprehensive approach to endurance sports, we wanted to highlight three additional benefits...
David Ashton
Apr 7, 20242 min read


3 Drills to Improve Your Front Crawl Breathing Technique
We explain three effective drills to incorporate into your next swim sessions to help you achieve a more controlled and efficient f
David Ashton
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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