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Why it’s NOT normal to pee yourself and other pelvic floor advice

July 10, 2018No Comments

If you had a sore calf during multiple training sessions, you'd probably decide to see a physiotherapist for advice on strengthening it. If you were feeling dizzy every time you ran, you’d likely book in with your GP to find...

How to Prevent Getting Sore “Down There”

July 10, 2018No Comments

Picture this, you’re 45 minutes into your two hour ride and things are going great, until you start to feel a bit uncomfortable “down there”. It’s not too bad though, you can totally ignore it and focus on your cadence,...

Beat the chafe

June 15, 2018No Comments

Ever been out running and feel a stinging sensation under your arms? Or when out cycling felt a burning sensation in your bikini line? It’s mostly likely chafing. Chafing is horrible, it can be anything from some slightly red irritated...

Don’t be a hot mess – how to wash your hair like a pro

April 2, 2018No Comments

DON’T BE A HOT MESS! How to Wash Your Hair Like a Pro One of the downsides to triathlon training is the inevitable amount of hair washing that occurs. However, there often comes a period when even though you’ve freshly...

5 Tips to avoid the running trots

April 2, 2018No Comments

No doubt the best of us have been in this situation and the only thing to do when, ahem, your lunch comes knocking is to start running towards the nearest toilet. Unfortunately, some of us don’t make it and for...

Swim Bike Run Period

April 2, 2018No Comments

Accepting that we are women and that we have periods is your first step to dealing with Aunt Flow during triathlon season. Speaking from experience, competing in triathlon (specifically a half ironman) with your period isn’t pleasant but it’s not...

Bikini Lines and Ingrown Hairs

April 2, 2018No Comments

Let’s be honest ladies having some sort of irritation down there is relatively normal. From uncomfy undies to the monthly period pain, UTIs and thrush, these things are all normal parts of life we almost come to expect. As women...

Cycling Hygiene – The Do’s and Dont’s

April 2, 2018No Comments

Bacterial infections, yeast infections and sores in the groin, upper leg and butt are uncomfortable and embarrassing, and may force you to take time off from cycling. The most common sores include blocked or infected glands, which show up as lumps in the form...

Taboo Topics

Why it’s NOT normal to pee yourself and other pelvic floor advice

How to Prevent Getting Sore “Down There”

Beat the chafe

Don’t be a hot mess – how to wash your hair like a pro

5 Tips to avoid the running trots

Swim Bike Run Period

Bikini Lines and Ingrown Hairs

Cycling Hygiene – The Do’s and Dont’s

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