ukathleticsTag search: ukathletics (Close) Inspire A Generation ![]() Wow! What a fortnight that was. The Olympics have now completed their temporary stay in London and will move onto Rio in four years time. Over the last couple of weeks there have been some truly outstanding performances from both TeamGB athletes a... 'It takes 10 years of extensive training to excel in anything' - Herbert Simon ![]() The concept that it takes 10 years to excel in something is not new. It is well recognised that many hours are needed to create a medal winning performance. In 2001 Istvan Balyi published a paper applying this theory to sport and outlined how these... | Previous posts Tags 2012 220 magazine bad tri british cycling challenge challenge barcelona circadian rhythm comfort zone excitement flip turn going long gordon byrn hydration ice baths intervals istvan balyi joe friel karl weick london massage mornings nerves novice; novices nutrition opportunity panic zone periodisation potholes racing recovery rest rhythm rollapuluza sleep snow stretch zone success swimming team gb threat track cycling training triathlete magazine triathlon tudor bompa tumble turn turbo ukathletics My Links |