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 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 14.

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

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! 

The Athletes review Trimester 1 sharing their best and funniest moments on the tracks, how they spent their Christmas break and what is next for them on the race calendar.  

Hear from the Athletes about their latest races and maple syrup ice pops!! 

Join the Athletes as they share their stories of the first races of the season! 

Great to explore with the BBU Coaches their favourite World Cup venues to discuss the challenges, the crowds and relive some of their memories from each! 

Coach Marc Walker reflects on the summer season with his Athletes ahead of the first IBU Cup! 

A great episode with one of the few Vision Performance Coaches in the World, Zoe Wimshurst. Together we explore how and why we should train our vision to improve our performance!

Despite being located around Europe we had the chance to catch up with all the Coaches  ahead of the Summer World Championships!  

Our Coaches share their transition from Athlete to Coach, where they talk about what they wished they had known as an Athlete, what motivates them now and even share a real life ghost story!!!!

Stewart Cotterill is a Professor in Psychology at AECC University, and Consulted in the field for over 20 years, across a number of different sports. He explains to us what pressure is, how it impacts on performance and the strategies to help us use it to our advantage.

  The chance to explore with Chris Volley, an Athlete and Coach, just what it takes to progress in sport, who we want on the journey with us, how to stay curious and to make sure we do the basics right everyday!

Chris Chamberlin shares his insights as an Endurance Athlete and Exercise Physiologist from London Metropolitan University where they specialise in endurance sport. We talk testing, performance pathways and how we can apply this knowledge to our training. 

We explore with Dave Macutkiewicz, what makes a great biathlete based on his uniques experience as an Performance Physiologist previously working with both British Biathlon and British Para Nordic & Biathlon Teams! 

We are joined by Simon Brierley Endurance Coach and Consultant in Athlete Brand Management. He talks about the expectations and challenges for Athletes progressing on their performance journey and how to find the balance.  

The chance to explore behind the scenes at the World Championships with our Youth and Junior Athletes  who give their insights into the competition, whilst our Coaches share some of the challenges of the event. We  also then  get the opportunity to understand each Athletes journey into the sport at a critical time as we launch our talent campaign. 

British Biathlon Union Development Director Carl Carrier explores behind the scenes at the IBU World Championships with our Athletes Amanda and Vinny!