Exploring British Biathlon

In this episode we dive into the challenges of coaching and try to unpack what we can achieve as coaches.

In this episode we discuss the different approaches of training, specifically around heart rate zones, and take an interesting tangent into warm ups.

In this episode we introduce Dave Macutkiewicz, a sports physiologist who has previously worked with British Biathlon and is now supporting us once more. Dave helps us understand Peak Height Velocity (PHV) and we discuss some of the possible benefits and challenges around growth spurts which is becoming so much more relevant to the BBU with us currently recruiting athletes down to

AECC University were awarded an IBU grant to conduct a research project with British Biathlon. Listen here to find out more about this project and what next weeks training camp has in store for our Athletes that will take part in the study. The project will be led by Dr Zoe Wimshurst.

The Development Team had a great camp up at Huntly. Listen in as they review their races and giggle through their cooking skills!!

Take a listen to hear all about the Youth & Junior Biathlete's experiences at the World Championships, including being dress in an inflatable dinosaur at the flower ceremony!!Surely that must have you intrigued!!

Hosted by Scott Dixon he catches up Cara Loates and Jack Davis Black on their journey with British Biathlon so far exploring; their ambitions, motivations and experiences!