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I had never heard of rocket launchers before I started triathlons, and finding out they weren’t an attachment to my bike that would suddenly make me seriously faster, was at first a little disappointing. However, once I learned that I could dramatically increase the number of drink bottles I could carry, all with the added benefit of being more aerodynamic than I would be if I had them on my frame, I was sold. As my events started to increase in …

Everyone talks about goals at the start of the year and what they are going to do differently to make their year amazing. The best tip I have for goal setting (and how to stick to them) is to have lots of them! Big and small, near and far, personal, professional, financial and physical; goals help keep us move forward in a meaningful way. I find just having one goal for the year can be seriously daunting and too hard to stay motivated towards. A …

Everyone likes to look good, even out on the trails. I guess I'm no exception. I may sometimes be covered in mud, dust, scratches and occasionally blood, but I still like what I’m wearing to look good and be functional.When I first started riding I would just wear old t-shirts. I found these to be hot, restrictive and uncomfortable at times. I looked around at what options there were for women’s mountain biking jerseys (as I’m not a fan of tight …

Often when nerves tend to kick in we struggle to consume enough food to get us through a big session, ride or competition. For each person, nerves show in different ways, but I know from experience that if I don’t eat a good breakfast the day of competition, and don't keep my energy supplies high, I feel flat, depleted and quite lethargic. It has taken time for me to realise what works and what doesn't, so here's what I've learned when it comes t …