IN THE DEEP END

As the new Olympic event, the 10k Open Water swim, takes place tomorrow 20th for the women’s event and Thursday 21st for the men’s event, GB’s swimming prospects will be moving from the pool to the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park as they take up the challenge in the deep end.

With currents, deep water and no lanes to swim in the 10k open water swim is not for the faint-hearted. EIS Physiologist Dr. Mike Peyrebrune has been working with the British swimmers in preparation for their new challenge...

CHINA'S GOLDEN PLAN

Competition for success in elite sport is increasing with more nations now adopting strategic approaches towards the development of elite athletes and as a result...

ENDURANCE NUTRITION

Britain’s Triathletes will take up the challenge of the Beijing Games on Monday, 18th and Tuesday 19th August. Facing an endurance test over three events...

GROWING PAINS

During the Olympics we see athletes of varying age competing in the same sport. But the growth and maturation rates of athletes vary, as does their requirements...

WINNING OLYMPIC MENTALITY

The Olympic Games pose such a formidable psychological challenge to athletes that the mental game is often the pivotal point between success and failure...