BETTER ATHLETE,

BETTER ME

How to run faster, triathlon quicker, race & product reviews.

A growing site started end of 2025!

Self-coached? Too busy? Just starting? Almost elite? I hope this site allows you to find something that helps you achieve your goals. Everything is human written.

Who is this guy...

I'm 'pretty good for an amateur', not a pro, in some races 'elite' but relatable to self-teaching busy professionals & amateurs who want to achieve their next running or triathlon goals.

I started mid-20s with literally no knowledge having only played amateur football. In training mainly for triathlon I have multiple sub 2:30 marathons, worn the age-group GBR trisuit, proudly got a sub 9hr Ironman and 3 x top 50 age-group finishers at the Ironman 70.3 world championships. Now I'm a mid-30s full-time working amateur, but still getting faster.

I love the joy of putting in effort and self-improvement in endurance sport, and the effect it has in and out of sport. I've worked tirelessly for10 years self-teaching my way to success. This site is for sharing things I've found helpful and maybe becoming a proper side hustle.

+ Race reviews

Rock into that race like you could do it blindfolded. Race reviews of various races around the world from those that have competed in them.

Prepare yourself

+ TRAINING TIPS & SESSIONS

Be in it to win it. Or what winning means to YOU.

How to run faster, how to race triathlon stronger? Find training, racing tips I've found best for self-teaching athletes looking how to improve their own performance.

Get sweaty

+ PRODUCT REVIEWS

Is it worth it? The things I've spent a lot of energy, fun, tears.....and money on and what I thought about them, pros and cons. Hope you can find a trusted 2nd opinion here.

*I take no responsibility for purchases, that's still all you babe

Click to buy?!

+ EXPLORE PLACES

Traveling or travelled somewhere and looking for a run recommendation? Here are recommendations of where to run in places I've explored.

Explore

The Latest News

Race Reviews: Ironman 70.3 Marbella

Ironman 70.3 Marbella course review - what is it like? General Ironman 70.3 Marbella is a great race in a well-known travel destination. and breath of fresh air in a course in the Finnish wilderness. T1 + T2 are in the same location, always a bonus! Disc wheels not allowed because descents are fast, and can be windy Long bike climbs Everything is by Puerto Banus, the well known beach and holiday destination so the surroundings are buzzy, the water is good and beaches are nice

Triathlon

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Omius Headband + cooling pieces product review

Keep a cool head! A game changer in any event where you might be feeling the heat - the heat of the sun, the heat of the air or the heat of your own effort. Choosing is stressful! I hope I can help. My experience is based on over 15 years of trial and error, always self-supported, self-taught and parting with my own hard earned money as sensibly as possible. Views are my own. Review of the Omius Headband and cooling pieces. Cooling tech has taken the endurance world by stor

Product Reviews

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Building blocks - Starting a run training plan

Running advice #2 This is how I approach creating a training plan and nailing down a structure that is both manageable and best to achieve your goals. How to run faster? How to run better? Running advice for training and racing from things I have learned over 15 years of trial and error, reading and getting to a place I never thought possible when I started. Block mentality How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Committing to an event, race or challenging goal can be

Running

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Tempo Runs - Sessions to Save #3

For any distance above 1500m I recommend 4 types of runs, ideally within a week but if not to spread these throughout a run plan. They are Intervals, Easy, Tempo, Long (see article here on this fundamental approach and another on how to position this in a block) How to run faster? How to run better? Running advice for training and racing from things I have learned over 15 years of trial and error, lots of reading, talking and getting to a place I never thought possible when I

Training

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Run Technique - the first rules, and most important!

Running advice #1 These are the first things I tell athletes when asking me for running advice, coaching and plans. How to run faster? How to run better? Running advice for training and racing from things I have learned over 15 years of trial and error, reading and getting to a place I never thought possible when I started. #1: Be tall - physical benefit Run like you have a straight line through the centre of your body from the ground and coming out through the centre of th

Running

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