I never officially “quit” triathlon… but after 12 years in the sport—and a few serious accidents and injuries—spending 4 to 6 hours on a bike started to feel less like fun and more like a waste of precious time. With the shift to working full-time, every hour now counts more than ever. It became clear […]
From Triathlon to HYROX – A New Chapter Begins Read More »
After six months of working full-time and training minimally, I knew this race would be challenging. Perhaps that’s why I didn’t take it too seriously. Working 8–10 hours straight in the gym every day is not only physically draining but mentally exhausting. Add to that my recovery from a serious spinal injury two years ago,
Laguna Phuket Triathlon – November 2024: A Test of Resilience Read More »
I’m Aaron Buchan, and I’ve spent over 20 years honing my craft, delivering more than 40,000 personal training sessions and nearly 20,000 team training sessions. Through this extensive experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand what truly works for achieving long-term fitness success. While many trainers claim to have the “secret recipe” for results, I’ve found that the
Stepping into the bustling atmosphere of Phuket’s Phungna for a standard distance race, my journey as head coach at HOMA Cherngtalay had reshaped my approach to triathlon. Limited to just 10 hours of training per week, I’d rediscovered life beyond the relentless grind of full-time preparation after a life-altering accident. Still, my passion for triathlon
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Wow, what an eventful day it was at the Z-Coaching Eliminator 7 rounds x 400 meters competition! Despite facing challenging weather conditions, the excitement and energy were palpable as athletes gathered at the renowned Bangtao Beach in Phuket, with the legendary head coach Jurgen Zack leading the charge. Reflecting on last year’s perfect conditions, this
Battling the Elements: Z-Coaching Eliminator 7 Rounds x 400 Meters. Read More »
Embarking on my first triathlon in Australia since back was an experience filled with both relaxation and unexpected hurdles during the lead-up. Having dedicated the past 10 months to relaxed training, I was excited to tackle the Australia Day triathlon, an event I’d participated in for the past decade. While the course had shifted to
“Triumph and Challenges: My Memorable First Triathlon in Australia” Read More »
In the exhilarating Aquathon held in January 2024, featuring a challenging 2.5km run, 1km swim (4 loops), and a final 5km run, I found myself navigating a racecourse that not only tested my physical abilities but also led me through a journey of adaptation and strategic planning. Just a week prior, I achieved a personal
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Title: “From Setbacks to Success: A Running Journey Down Under” After returning to Australia following a two-year stint in Thailand, the uncooperative weather in Adelaide during December kept me off the bike. Instead, I redirected my focus to running, a passion that had taken a hit after an accident ten months prior. Severe neck pain
Race report – Christmas Day run 2023- Failures make you stronger. Read More »
Laguna Phuket Triathlon 1.8/50/12 2024 In my near two-year stint here, this marked my second participation in the grandest race on Thai soil, drawing international competitors for both training and the actual event. It also signified my third return to racing following a gruelling eight months of rehab from severe spinal injuries, complete with neck
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After the first round, I knew what I needed to do, not go so hard on the first run still push the bike and come home strong on the second run, I held back on the first run not pushing the limits too hard, sometimes watching other competitors run away from you at the start
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