Men vs Women

Men vs Women

Written by coach Tom Jenkinson   Do we need to train differently? There was a post in one of my triathlon communities asking for a women-specific training plan as it was quote “different from training programs often made for and by men”. I am not sure I agree with a...
The Envol Race Circle

The Envol Race Circle

Written by coach Nicolas Remires   This is not just another race series with rankings and a grand final! This is the tale of the Swimrunners of the Round Table and as in the tale of the Knights of the Round Table, this is a fellowship of equals, coming together for...
LONG & SHORT INTERVALS FAQ

LONG & SHORT INTERVALS FAQ

Written by coach Tom Jenkinson What intensity should the Long Intervals be done at?   The Long Interval sessions are done at a  “comfortably hard” intensity level. This is a range of paces from marathon pace to 60-minute pace that can be termed tempo,...
CSS TRAINING FAQ

CSS TRAINING FAQ

Written by coach Tom Jenkinson What is CSS?   Critical Swim Speed (CSS) represents the highest intensity that is sustainable for a prolonged duration, without eliciting maximal oxygen uptake (V02max) it is just above the Lactate Threshold (LT2) and Maximal...
The Envol running sessions

The Envol running sessions

Written by coach Tom Jenkinson Three key runs We incrementally layer in speed development workouts and aerobic endurance workouts to get your energy systems primed for progressive adaption. All plans have three key runs: Tuesday short-intervals, Thursday...