Around the world, the new ‘covid-normal’ is now a reality. Australia, however, is still making progress towards our post-covid life. In some parts of the country, it has been almost 2 years since the first cases were reported and lockdowns became a day-to-day reality. Not only has it kept families apart, but it has engrained […]
If you have ever attempted any endurance-based sport, it is likely that you have thought very seriously about quitting at some point during a very hard training session or race. Endurance-based challenges, as exciting as they are, bring the element of taking your mind and body to the limit. In this blogDavey Black Triathlon’s Mental […]
It is no secret that Triathlon can be a very demanding sport. Not only does it require you to master three different sports, but also to grasp the skills around transition, nutrition, recovery and equipment maintenance. Triathlon, as a personal challenge, requires an individual plan to be put in place in order to achieve your […]
Over the last decade, emotions, feelings and thoughts have become a crucial part in the high performance sport sector. The majority of sports worldwide have shown examples of coaches and communities who have been able to bring the best out of every athlete by using this skill. Davey Black Triathlon excel at providing a comfortable, […]
Multisport racing is made up of a number of fun and exciting race formats. The styles and distances are many and varied and suit any level of athlete from a complete beginner to an experienced master. Starting at Duathlons or Aquathlons, Team events, Short Course, Long Course and Ultra Distance. There are multiple options for […]
Davey Black’s Mental Health Counsellor, S&C and Triathlon Coach Alejandro Rivera explores the similarities between training physically, and training mentally. We all know that money is earned through hard work and dedication. We recognise the value in the effort behind a professional. We all know that it would be safe to be cautious before accepting […]
Davey Black Triathlon’s Performance Coach, Steve Davis, is going to run 42.2km in 124 days time after sitting on his backside for the best part of a year. Why? Let’s ask him. We all want to be back out with our mates, riding and running and in the pool carving up the black line. We seek […]
If you are a cycling enthusiast, a beginner on the bike or an aspiring podium place getter, at some point you will have thought about the technique of pedalling. The pedal stroke all comes down to efficiency and reducing the amount of power loss through each phase of the stroke. With a proper technique, not […]
Tokyo has been one of the most symbolic events over the last couple of years. Some of us thought that this event wouldn’t see the light when pandemic ravaged all the events around the world. The chances of seeing any type of sporting event was slim under the continuous threat of the virus and the […]
The Olympics is the type of event that needs no introduction. Occurring every 4 years, it is a moment in time when the best athletes in the whole world represent their nations, communities and families in the pursuit of the gold. There is no other event like it. Athletes train for years, sometimes decades, to […]