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Kmparnell 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️
@kmparnell.bsky.social
Triathlon Coach & Coach Educator
Chilitri 🌶️ MSc in sports performance coaching
Train smarter, not harder 🇳🇴
I’ve broken down the Norwegian Singles Method—how it works, how it compares to 80/20, and how runners & triathletes can apply it for long-term performance.
Read the article:
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The Norwegian Singles Method: A Smarter Way to Train for Running, Triathlon & Long-Term Fitness
The Norwegian Singles Training Method explained: benefits, comparisons, and practical use for age-group runners and triathletes.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:14 PM
SBRH Newsletter #119
Between Xmas & New Year — time to reflect & reset.
🏊 Open water & wellbeing
🚴 Winter rides & inspiration
🏃 Running form & trail talk
💪 Portable strength training
📅 Gentle nudge toward 2026
Here’s to a strong & healthy New Year. tinyurl.com/3d48s2zu
December 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Grateful to coach such committed athletes in 2025. Enjoy the festive season — you’ve earned the rest. Onwards to 2026. 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Strength training + travel is tricky.
Here’s an honest review of the Rayofi Go-Tone portable gym from a triathlon coach’s perspective — what works, what doesn’t, and who it’s actually for.
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#Triathlon #StrengthTraining #PortableGym #chilitri
December 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
SBRH Newsletter #116 – Tour Dreams & Winter Gains
ChiliTri’s Michelle Slusher is doing FULL 2026 Tour de France Femmes — one day ahead of the pros — raising funds for @CureLeukaemia.
Plus: ice swimming, winter run motivation, cycling focus & more. 💙
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December 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
SBRH Newsletter #115 is out! ❄️
This week: cold-water swim tips, shin-strength fixes, Europe’s 6th hardest climb 😳, smarter speedwork — and Lucy Charles-Barclay’s incredible 4-week turnaround from Kona DNF to 70.3 World Champ.
Read more 👇
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November 30, 2025 at 11:23 AM
SBRH Newsletter #114 is out! ❄️🔥
Cold-water swimming tips, Europe’s 6th hardest climb, running in the cold, a heart-health story + spring marathon plans. Stay motivated this winter!
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#Triathlon #Endurance #ColdWaterSwimming #Cycling #Running #chilitri
November 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
IRONMAN 70.3 Worlds are in Marbella this weekend – my home race! I should be there… but I’m watching from my sick bed instead
SBRH Newsletter:
💡 Male vs female fuelling
🌍 10 epic swimming pools
🖐️ OTION paddles
🏋️‍♂️ Race plans for 2026
🧠 Mindset tips
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November 9, 2025 at 9:10 AM
SBRH Newsletter #111 is out!
Back from Mallorca (sea swims + 70.3 course recon):
🏊‍♀️ Adult-onset swimmers – a disadvantage?
🦶 BlackBoard foot system for strong feet
🔥 SwimRun & HYROX recognised by World Triathlon
🚴‍♂️ Winter cycling secrets
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November 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Hola from Mallorca! SBRH Newsletter #110 is out!
💪Dryland + Pilates for faster swimming
🚴 The AI future of indoor cycling
💤 My new sleep hack: EyeOasis 3
👟 Why women’s shoes need a rethink
🧘 Tai Chi, hydration, & Brownlee news
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#ChiliTri #SBRH
October 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Back from the Competa Walking Festival & ready to share some training inspo! 💪
• Winter swim tips
• Pedal-perfect bike technique
• Smart speedwork for runners
• Core exercises to stay strong
And yes, a dash of Chuck Norris motivation! shorturl.at/YM4ed
#chilitri
October 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Peter from Germany went from injury ➝ marathon PB 🙌

“When I started training with Coach Karen, I was battling an injury… [her plan] resulted in the fastest marathon time I've ever recorded and a new personal best!”

Find the plans: tinyurl.com/mvjp6ndj

#Running #chilitri
September 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Last day of the Competa walking festival. I live here but there's always opportunities to learn new routes.
#competa #hiking #chilitri
September 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
SBRH Newsletter 106
By the time you read this, I’ll be hiking in the mountains- but your training doesn’t stop!
- Atlantic relay swim
- Cycling tech & brain health
- Run smarter
- Antioxidants, sleep & strength tips
- Triathlon tips
Read here: bitly.cx/JSWdN
#chilitri
September 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Newsletter #104 is LIVE! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Ross Edgley conquers Iceland 🌊
Fiona swims Greek islands for her 50th 🎉
Tasty, wrapper-free protein bars 🍫
Training tips for swimmers, cyclists & runners
Fuel your next session 👉 preview.mailerlite.com/p0u9h4q4n9
#chilitri #swimbikerun #triathlon
September 14, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Proud to renew my UKAD Clean Coach certification! Clean sport matters for all athletes – elite & age group.
If you’ve got questions about supplements, medication or anti-doping, I’m here to help.
Let’s keep our sport safe, fair & empowering.
#CleanSport #UKAD #Triathlon #FairPlay
September 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Stronger bones after 40?
Science says:
💥 Jumping
🏋️‍♀️ Heavy lifting
🥣 Collagen & creatine
🍑 Daily prunes
Bone loss isn’t inevitable — it’s reversible.
Read more tinyurl.com/y282k7tu #BoneHealth #MenopauseFitness #StrengthTraining
September 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🏊 From Europe’s longest pool (85m!) to your inbox – SBRH Newsletter #102 is live!
💦 Swim hydration & Captain Webb
🚴 Cycling insights & creatine science
🏃 Run tips & beep test madness
🧘 Sleep & recovery
📈 FREE 4-week Freestyle plan – 1 week only!
tinyurl.com/3yjnypbe
Swim, Bike, Run, Holistics - Everything Multi-Sport 🏊🚴🏃🌱
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August 31, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Congrats to Shania, winner of our TrainingPeaks giveaway! She gets the T100 Triathlon 100km plan + coach email support. Best of luck, Shania!
SBRH Newsletter 101 is live: swim tips, cycling gadgets, running insights, IRONMAN line-ups & a bit of fun
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Swim, Bike, Run, Holistics - Everything Multi-Sport 🏊🚴🏃🌱
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August 25, 2025 at 4:44 AM
I just backed CycleClick: Pro-Level Power Meter, 30 Sec Tool-Free Install on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/199...
CycleClick: Pro-Level Power Meter, 30 Sec Tool-Free Install
See your effort. Track your progress. A clip-on power meter with pro-level data, quick bike-to-bike swaps, and app/device sync.
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August 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
SBRH Newsletter #100 is live!
Celebrate with us: win 100% off a TrainingPeaks plan
Inside:
-inspiring athlete stories
- top 100 open water swims
- cycling & running tips, strength & nutrition advice.
tinyurl.com/ycyy6y7u

#SBRHNewsletter #SwimBikeRun #Giveaway #Chilitri
August 17, 2025 at 9:32 AM
SBRH Newsletter #99 is LIVE!
Alick Wickham’s 1901 freestyle breakthrough
Airless bike tires
5 running drills to improve your speed
Strength training tips to power up your triathlon game
Cassidy Bargell’s inspiring rugby journey
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#swimbikerun #chilitri
August 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
SBRH #98 – Keep Fitness Flowing
Post-race doesn’t mean losing fitness. This week:
👉 Swim headaches explained
👉 Underwater coaching headphones
👉 Zwift vs real-world racing
👉 Maintenance plans & AMRAP run sessions
👉 Nutrition, recovery, tri inspo
Read: preview.mailerlite.com/s0l0r0v3b1
August 3, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Time to take early retirement?

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August 3, 2025 at 6:33 AM
🏊‍♂️ How’s your swim catch?
🚴 TDF riders peeing on the move? Yep, we cover that
🏃‍♂️ Get faster by running smarter
🔥 Adam Peaty’s doing his first triathlon!
This week’s #SBRH newsletter is here plus a FREE duathlon plan
Link: preview.mailerlite.com/c6w4y1o5g8
#Triathlon #Duathlon #ChiliTri
July 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM