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Gemma Dobson
- Apr 11
- 2 min
FatMax
By training at FatMax, triathletes can improve their ability to burn fat and conserve glycogen stores.
Gemma Dobson
- Mar 4
- 1 min
What Next Mum Podcast
It was an absolute honour and a privilege to have been interviewed by Sophie for the What's Next Mum Podcast. Have a listen here.......
Gemma Dobson
- Jan 22
- 1 min
2022 Summary
Looking back at 2022 and what I've achieved with my coached athletes. Feeling super proud of their progress and their hard work; 🌟 Kona...
Gemma Dobson
- Jan 18
- 3 min
The Pregnant Triathlete
Pregnant triathlete
Gemma Dobson
- Jan 14
- 1 min
Anaerobic Threshold
It is commonly known and accepted that there is a critical intensity (or power) as the highest intensity that allows for a “steady state”...
Gemma Dobson
- Jan 7
- 1 min
VLAmax // Elite Coaches secret weapon disclosed
VLAmax can be looked at from two different sides. From one side, a low VLamax would increase your anaerobic threshold, your fat...
Gemma Dobson
- Jan 5
- 1 min
Scrap Kona, The Men Are Off To Nice!
All good rumor's are based on the truth, so it was of no surprise to see that Ironman have confirmed Nice as this years' Mens Ironman...
Gemma Dobson
- Jan 1
- 1 min
VO2max // The size of the engine
From swimming sprints to 90-minute football matches, the maximum aerobic capacity (VO2max) is the single most important performance...
Gemma Dobson
- Oct 11, 2022
- 1 min
The Importance of Keeping Cool
Heading off to a hot race? Consider your temperature, it'll make a big difference to your performance. Temperature awareness is getting...
Gemma Dobson
- Aug 2, 2022
- 2 min
Decoder Series: VLa max
As you know, at GD Coaching, we love the science. If you're new to the sport, not a sports scientist or you just don't really care that...
Gemma Dobson
- Feb 27, 2022
- 2 min
How to Estimate Your Finish Time
Wondering what your target should be? Family asking what time you'll be starting the bike? Here are some tips to help estimate your race...
Gemma Dobson
- Aug 12, 2021
- 3 min
Stomach Upsets Whilst Racing
This is an issue close to my heart, well, my stomach actually! I'd had almost EVERY Ironman race plagued by stomach issues. Let me be...
Gemma Dobson
- Jun 3, 2021
- 3 min
First Steps To Coaching With Us
Have you decided which races you would like to target? Your training would be tailored to help prepare you for the course demands of your...
Gemma Dobson
- Apr 23, 2020
- 2 min
Buggy Running, Glorious or Gimmick?
You've probably seen buggy runners increase in numbers dramatically over the past couple of years, they're whizzing around Parkrun and...
Gemma Dobson
- Jan 8, 2020
- 4 min
Meditation - Should I? What's the point?!
With the New Year comes New Stresses. It's sad but often true. Did you spend too much money over Christmas? Do you have the Monday Blues?...
Gemma Dobson
- Sep 10, 2019
- 3 min
Racing 10 months after Birth! 3rd Overall!
You may have noticed that I've been a little quiet on here recently...it's been a busy August in our household, my Husband won his...
Gemma Dobson
- Jul 26, 2019
- 1 min
Train Slow to Race Fast
Why should you go slow? Surely that's counter intuitive?! Afterall, you want to go faster, right!? Lets look inside the body. Within the...
Gemma Dobson
- May 15, 2019
- 3 min
Wow! Buggy Running!
The invention of the running buggy must go down as one of the all-time best inventions for the modern mummy AND for Daddy's who are keen...
Gemma Dobson
- Jun 27, 2018
- 4 min
Benefits of exercise during pregnancy
A lot of changes happen to our bodies when we are pregnant, both physically and mentally. It is important that we adjust to accommodate...
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