Every year after the annual Celtman celebrations we usually get to reflect on collective performances. This year is the first time that every athlete who started the full distance completed with us picking up another 5 blue and 4 white shirts. Training Peaks used to recommend getting to a CTL of 145-185 prior to completion of a full distance triathlon and it's pleasing to see they now say 85-150+ depending on goals. CTL is termed as "fitness" but we would see it more as "consistency". Our data tells us year in year out that if you want to have a good day a CTL of over 100 is good insurance for a solid day out ( not always!) and that scores of 120-130 result in premium performances. 2 overall wins and oddly both were in the range 122-125 the day prior to the race. If you are sub 100 it doesn't automatically mean a sub par day but in all but 4 cases over 13 years under 100 is a DNS, DNF or a hard won white shirt. The 4 exceptions? 2 guys with priors - ie sub 10 IM performances and multiple years of banked training. The other 2 are really interesting as both were from a Hybrid background with a deep background with a high functional strength content. There is so much more to this but no 1 daughters graduation beckons! Later

We usually have spring camps and we have occasionally done an off season one just to set us up for the incoming darkness so we are heading to the Costa again in Oct. Triathlon Training Camp (16–23 Oct 2026) 🇪🇸 We’ve just opened applications for the next camp - this time on a more invite-only basis following the success of the previous edition. This version of the camp includes: • Longer endurance rides • Outdoor 50m pool sessions • Evening debriefs & coaching discussions • Supported bike excursion day • Structured swim, bike & run training across the week Link to book below: https://thefitescapemalaga.notion.site/The-Fit-Escape-M-laga-Triathlon-Training-Camp-35a38a7c0a9180b2a3f5c465fda0a368?pvs=143

We are once again partnering with the team at Still Going Strong to deliver coaching and support for this and this year the Go Swim series. If you fancy a hit at any of their events let us know..discount codes incoming.

I seem to have started getting wetsuit rash/friction burn on the back of my neck after open water swim sessions. So far I’ve always used Daisy’s Surf Cream to prevent chafing on my neck- but it feels like it’s maybe not cutting it any more. Looking for ideas: what do others do? It’s worse in salt water obviously, but I also had some in fresh water.