BETTER ATHLETE,

BETTER ME

How to run faster, triathlon quicker for amateurs trying to balance life with sporting achievement, tips, race & product reviews

Self-coached? Too busy? Travel a lot? I created this to share, and help similar amateurs achieve both triathlon and/or running dream goals. Everything is human written.

Who is this guy...

I accidentally achieved in running & triathlon after never doing it before my mid-20s and now I'm such an enthusiastic preacher & student of endurance sport because it gives so much back across everyday life + we can achieve more than we ever think possible.

Some necessary self-promotion incoming for creds sake...my name is Oli. I'm in that ground of being a good amateur, sometimes labelled elite, but not a pro. I started mid-20s with 0 experience and have pushed through sweat, study and tears to achievements I'm proud of:

Perhaps the best - the ability to work out every day
Multiple sub 2:30 marathons, 70 min half, 15 minute 5k
Sub-9hr Ironman
5 x Ironman 70.3 Age-Group World Champs qualifying + 3x Top 50, 21st in 2024
Recovery from major injuries

I've worked tirelessly for10 years+ self-teaching my way to success. This site is a creative outlet and for sharing things I've found helpful.

+ 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

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Race and Course Review: London Marathon

This is a review of the London Marathon course and race to help runners know what to expect.

Running

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Race and Course Review: Valencia Marathon

What is the Valencia Marathon race like? From racing in 2023. General Over recent years the Valencia Marathon or Maraton de Valencia has gained reputation to being one of the fasted in the world and now arguably has the highest average quality of marathoners in the world. In 2023, I ran 2:27:09 and was around 350th place. I can imagine that is only getting quicker now. Fast course Incredibly high level of marathoners Temperature typically perfect for marathons Fantastic city

Running

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Race Review: Geneva Half Marathon

What is the Geneva Marathon race like? From racing in 2025. General A large half-marathon race in an iconic city with the backdrop of the Alps. It is a big weekend of runnign and the half-marathon itself starts before and takes place at the same time as the Geneva marathon. They share parts of the same course, particularly the finishing 10km are the same. Fast course (actually net downhill) Iconic Swiss city Easy to get to, a short walk from the main train station, which is a

Race Reviews

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Heat Training: Why do it and how to do it easily

How to do heat training? Unless you're lucky enough to have a sauna or live in a very hot climate all year round then heat training is something you can easily miss out on and all the benefits it has. Read below on why heat training is good and some ways that anyone can do it well. Firstly, what are the benefits? The benefits of more extreme temperatures at both ends, cold and hot, force physical adaptations that can benefit endurance performance. There are recent studies tha

Training

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Race Review: Manchester Marathon

What is the Manchester Marathon race like? From racing in 2022. General A large marathon race with a pretty simple course that goes from Manchester city centre to the suburbs and back. Flat and fast course UK's 2nd largest marathon Goes past Manchester United's ground Old Trafford Only one notable incline halfway Potential long wait before starting Similar time to London Marathon, a good alternative Official site: https://www.manchestermarathon.co.uk/home/ Climate It's the no

Running

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