How To Train For A Marathon
Have you ever wondered how to train for a marathon?
How To Train For A Triathlon
Training for a triathlon can be a challenging venture when you consider that there are three sports requiring your attention. A triathlon consists of a swim, a bike and a run in that order. The roots of triathlon can be traced back to the early 1970’s when the San Diego Track Club started looking for …
Three important reasons to keep moving during COVID-19
With the uncertainty around races and timelines for facility use, it can be tough to stay motivated, but you must! Here are three of the most important reasons to keep moving during COVID-19.
B78 Endurance Hub is a go
We’ve been busy coaching, training, and building! We’ve created a B78 Endurance Hub so people can access intel, training programs, and strength programming all in one place. Members of the B78 Endurance Hub will have access to weekly master classes. Every week we will release a new master class on a range of topics that …
Sports performance nutrition with Dr. Kim McQueen
“Over the years I’ve worked with many exceptional athletes and it’s always exciting to watch their careers grow. Years ago I met Jasper Blake, a Canadian Ironman Champion, who was achieving some amazing results in his races. Jasper has an unmatched focus and infectious enthusiasm when it comes to sports performance (and life) and I …
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Sports psychologist Shannon Thompson on leaning into discomfort
Jasper Blake, head coach with B78, chats with positive sports psychologist Shannon Thompson about horse psychology, getting centred, and leaning into discomfort. For the win! As an athlete and a coach, Shannon has always been fascinated by the psychology of achievement. Her interest regarding the power of the mind to impact an athlete’s performance and …
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Mental strategies for best performances
The ability to deal with the mental stress of important situations is critical if you want to do the very best job you can on race day. Even if you are a beginner, you still want to do your best. So how come it is so difficult for people to do this? Why do so many people break down or “choke” when it matters the most?
Coach Mike Neill of Human Powered Racing
Jasper chats beer league hockey, dogs, the good old days and Kona with Coach Mike Neill of Human Powered Racing.
The fourth event of triathlon
Having a great transition can set the tone for the event you are transitioning to and can improve your overall time. Here are some tips on how to nail your transition!
Strategies to preventing errors on your Ironman race day
The three most common mistakes people make and three strategies to help you get it right!
Strength training as part of your program
Strength training is an essential part of your endurance program.
The Habit Podcast
A podcast with Jasper Blake and Victoria Shannon. Victoria shares her lifes story and what shaped her to be the goal driven triathlete she is today.
Racing in the heat
Racing in the heat can impact your performance. Read on for tips on what to do when it’s hot!
Rules of the long pace run
Take the guesswork out of pacing your long runs by following these 5 key rules.
Turnover when running
Focusing on leg turnover when running is a great way to work on run speed.
