Road Testing
Ever since I can remember, I’ve been passionate about sport science. After studying the subject at ‘A’ level I moved away from this into Engineering. I have a first class Masters in Materials Engineering and an Engineering Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering. Throughout my studies I have remained passionate about Sports Science and while not directly involved in the area have always followed the subject with interest.
As I have become more and more immersed in endurance sport and Ironman racing in particular I consider myself my own little ‘Science Experiment’ using ever bit of new kit, nutrition and research to help try and see how far I can push myself in the sport.
The difference between myself and the top athletes in the sport is currently just over 5%. Since starting triathlon 6 years ago I have been slowly knocking away at this figure. But the lower it gets the harder it gets.
I have got to a point that attention to detail is imperative if I am to continue to reduce this figure down further. The ultimate goal would be to get number down to 1%. I know that is a big call but it is just in my nature to give myself massive goals. So I am endlessly looking for any help that might help get me that extra 4%. However small or random. All I need is ten things that make a 0.4% improvement and I am there. When you put it like that is sounds easy 🙂
In this ‘road testing’ page my aim is to give honest reviews on kit, nutrition, training and ideas. Anything that I believe might help me with that final 4%. So, if you’re a brand or a researcher or just someone interested in a certain product I’d love to hear from you, and will happily test, review and feedback.
