Phil represents GB in Standard and Sprint distance triathlon for his age group. His next major event is the European Championship in Istanbul in August. Here’s his update on his journey towards that event – which you might expect to be a relatively relaxing time for a triathlete.
Triathlon events are generally in summer and autumn. That, plus the ice and rain we’ve been having over winter months, ought to keep me safe from training, right? Sadly not!
My coaching plan over winter involves lots of low intensity running (zone two for those in the lingo), a fair bit of cycling (my frozen hands will never forgive me), swimming drills (all in heated pools thankfully) and regular strength training. I can also cycle safe from the ice, rain, mud and traffic using the bike trainer in the ISC gym.
With all of this in mind, I’m very grateful for the support of Ipswich Sports Club in my quest to beat my personal best at the European Championships in Istanbul in August. I might not have made it through winter without you!
So thank you to everyone at the club – from the management, to the members, and from the seniors to the very youngest. May we all achieve our personal bests this year!
As part of my commitment to ISC and in recognition of the support you give for my GB
Phil Marsden our sponsored Triathlete
