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Training Area

Welcome to the training area, here you will find a wealth of information, articles and tips on how to train for single and multi-sport events such as duathlon and triathlon.

Swimming

Read Richard Stannard's guides to open water group swimming here and an article on clenched fist swimming here. The openwaterswim.co.uk lake is now closed over winter but you can still benefit from Richard Stannard's 1-to-1 and small group coaching by contacting richard here.

Cycling

Richard Stannard has just launched 'Turbo Torture' - a group indoor turbo training session to be held on Thursday nights at 7pm in Cobham. Richard will take the sessions personally and be inviting special guests to join him for some fantastic sessions to strengthen your cycling over the winter months. Sessions are only £5 each. For further information read the press release or visit www.turbotorture.com.

Running

Join Mike Trees every Wednesday throughout winter at Eton track for interval training sessions. All abilities are welcome and there are three ability groups so you can run with others of a similar standard. Sessions begin at 6.30pm with a warm up. The track address is: Thames Valley Athletics Centre, Wallace Walk, Pococks Lane, Eton, SL4 6HN with further information about the track here.

Beginners guide to 10k running

Mike Trees talks you through the steps to running your first 10k race including a week-by-week download-and-print training schedule. Read the guide now.

Sample Personal Training Plans

Mike Trees provides two sample personal training plans, typical of 1-to-1 training resources provided to clients of Mike Trees Training.

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