A few months ago you may have seen my blog post on blood testing and biomarkers with Forth Edge. If not, read it here! 3 months on and I re-took the 'Female - triathlete' test to see if there had been any changes good or bad. A recap on my results 4 months ago: Results … Continue reading Forth Edge – the follow up
Short blog today following up from last weeks - How to get into Triathlon Essential kit you will need for training/racing when its back on for your first triathlon! Triathlon is three sports and as such it can be an expensive sport but avoid buying the wrong thing or too much kit and you can … Continue reading What’s in your Tri Kit bag?
It might feel overwhelming to start a new sport let alone three! These photos are taken way back from my first year into the sport when I really didn't know what I was doing. Suddenly found myself at the World Duathlon Championships in Spain with my marathon compression socks and some clip on tri-bars attached … Continue reading How to get into Triathlon
A few years ago I was introduced to the company Forth, initially as a way to see if I was deficient in anything but also to learn more about optimising my performance and recovery.They provide home blood test kits for a huge number of sports-specific biomarkers designed for athletes (both amateur & professional ;)). Now … Continue reading Outperform Yourself with Forth Edge
So you've bought the bike, now which kit (clothing or otherwise) should you get to maximise your ride enjoyment? When I first started cycling I really had no idea what was necessary and what was not. And what the hell are bib shorts anyway? I asked some of my cycling buddies what they had wished … Continue reading Essential Kit items for the New cyclist
With more and more people taking up cycling/triathlon during these unusual times or perhaps using a bike to commute to work, I thought I'd share my top tips for buying your first bike.
Sophie Kirk - Triathlete 