Kids or no kids, I know we all have things in our lives we need to balance with triathlon. I was just curious to know which trifuelers are parents? (if you don't mind me asking) How old are your kid(s)? What's your event specialty? Does your spouse participate in triathlon/other sporting activity? How do you balance the demands on your time? I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...

Three simple steps to help you get the right mix! Swim, Bike, Run and Life can be a difficult act to get right - it's a real juggling act. Here are three simple steps to help any triathlete get the basics right in terms of balance. Step One: Make a weekly plan of available time

Coach Oliver writes: Recently I was fortunate enough to spend time training on the Gold Coast with some of NZ multisports heavy hitters, namely Cameron Brown & Gordon Walker. The invite was an informal one - 5 weeks in Burleigh Heads of training, eating & sleeping and it was just the prescription I needed to escape Auckland in the middle of winter.

Coach Oliver writes: Race Calender full? Have you got a spare weekend to train or rest, or have you signed up for every multisport competition your diary can handle? Have you considered how much your body can really handle?

Coach Oliver writes Now this is not an article for those of you who sleep with their bikes or think lycra is a substitute for casual wear! Time management can make or break your training routine.