Alphabetical Fitness (Endurance Sports)

This is an alphabetical summary of essential factors in performing, successfully, at endurance, multi-sports including triathlons and marathons. This list is evolving, subject to my current state of awareness, wisdom and relevance. I suggest doing up your own list as your progress and grow in your sport.

A = Antioxidants are necessary to reduce premature aging

B = Breathe deeply, regularly, and naturally (mouth or nose)

C = Core strength is key to proper exercise posture/gait

D = Discipline is a useful value to develop

E = Endurance is built through time and consistency

F = Fresh and raw food are consumed everyday

G = Set clear Goals and commit

H = High-Intensity exercise, but short duration

I = Involve your family in your achievements and adventures

J = Join training groups to improve on your abilities

K = Kill negative thoughts, doubts and fears

L = Learn constantly from your personal experience and from others

M = Make every session count, however short

N = No one way is the only right way

O = Oxygenate your body with aerobic activity

P = Pacing is key to completing and Personal Bests (PBs).

Q = Quitting should be postponed unless you are injured

R = Race regularly and learn to apply tactics

S = Sleep adequately and more, as it is anabolic

T = Take your time to build your fitness

U = Utilise the assistance of coaches and experts

V = Vanity makes you look good

W = Wait your turn, no need to draft or cheat

X = X marks things on your Bucket List achieved

Y = Yesterday was an easy day

Z = Zero-carbs is not necessary and not smart