Coachworx

Sure, we've been quiet on here of late......too busy training 😁

Here at Coachworx we love Trainerroad (other cycling programmes are available!) really due to Coach Chad! Here's his sound advice for being a strong, fast cyclist and triathlete. 💪

Coach Chad's Strength Training Benchmarks for Cyclists - TrainerRoad Blog Cyclists, triathletes and all endurance athletes need strength training to be faster, stronger and healthier athletes. These are our recommendations.

Stay local, stay safe, keep others safe. It will come to an end, it isn't forever. We can do this!

At any other time the local community of Aberfoyle and the surrounding area would welcome all if you with open arms... But for a little while we’d like to please ask you all to stay away.

Like many areas of the UK countryside there was a lot of concern last week about an influx of people to our area. This is something ourselves and the rest of the local community are very keen to avoid this week.

All of our actions right now can have serious consequences for others, so with that in mind if you are having any thoughts of travelling to the area this weekend please don’t. The hills and forests will be here to enjoy long after this challenging time.

Stay safe, healthy and local to your home. 💚

Looking for a fresh idea to be out in the fresh air? This 👇 is great!

Looking for an outdoor adventure this weekend with the family or friends? We’re running a series of orienteering events for newcomers in Dunblane this March.

We give you a map and a timing chip and you have to race around a series of checkpoints as fast as you can. The challenge is that you have to choose your own route between each checkpoint, using your map. There will be plenty of help available to get you started.

You don't need to book in advance, just turn up on the day anytime between 13.30-14.30 . It's just £5 to have a go. Meet at the play park in Laighills https://goo.gl/maps/cifabTHDot72

Saturday 7th March Dunblane Newcomer Orienteering #1
Saturday 21st March Dunblane Newcomer Orienteering #2
Saturday 28th March Dunblane Newcomer Orienteering #3

Why not say you’re going on our events pages, invite your friends and challenge them to see who can complete the course fastest!

Look forward to seeing you! 🙂

Can you help?

An undergraduate student from Edinburgh Napier University is undertaking research as part of her degree course: A Comparison of Motivations and Mental Well being Between Indoor and Outdoor Cycling. As part of this research she is looking for people who participate in cycling, either indoors or in green spaces, at least once every two weeks to complete a survey and then complete another survey prior to and after a ride.

Find out more about what would be required and complete this initial survey at the link below: https://napiersas.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQezXkr6uAMsWR7

Finally, after completing the first survey it would be much appreciated if you then go onto complete the second survey. The second survey should be done before and after a single bout of cycling which is typical for you. Here is the link to the second survey https://napiersas.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_43nN915NZSUbVZj

Ever wondered if you're a morning lark or nightime owl and when your optimum sleep zone is? Try this free survey!

AutoMEQ There will be 19 questions about your daily sleep-wake habits and the times of day you prefer certain activities. Answering should take only about 5-10 minutes. As soon as you finish, you will receive personalized feedback.

How many of us have been there?!😆 ahem, take recovery seriously folks!

Snow on the tops means icy cold lochs!
If you're venturing out for a swim 🥶 check out Wild West Swimmers for great advice and company! (or just retire to the pool, nothing wrong there, it's rather nice actually!)