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Observations on racing in Australia

For the month of November I am based in Australia to race a few high point 70.3 events to try […]

Video: Xterra World Championships in Maui

  This video from Maui will want to make you qualify for the Xterra World Champs next year! Check out […]

Race Recap 2014 Xterra World Championship: Melanie McQuaid

The lead up to the 2014 edition of the XTERRA World Championship had some interesting drama courtesy of Mother Nature. […]

Mel’s 60 Minute Workout: Meat and Potatoes Tempo Run

One of the most effective workouts in a triathlon run program is the long tempo. Tempo pace in running is […]

Mel’s 60 Minute Workout: Over/Under Speed Work

This week’s one hour workout is a tough one. The idea is to work on your VO2 max and some […]

Coach Mel’s 60 Minute Workout: Lydiard Hills

Arthur Lydiard was a pioneer coach in distance running during the 1950s and 1960s and today his philosophy is widely […]

Mel McQuaid’s Race Start Swim Workout

Swim start speed into race pace The most challenging part of the swim in triathlon racing is getting off to […]

Sixty Minute Bike Workout – Mel’s Max Hill Reps

  With the Xterra World Championships coming up for some of us, this week’s 60 minute training session focuses on […]

Melanie McQuaid’s late season bike build

  Having a long break between races in the late season is the perfect time to top up the aerobic […]

Mel’s Best Ever Mac and Cheese

  This recipe is adapted from the mac and cheese on offer at your nearest Whole Foods hot food bar.  […]