Karen Parnell BEng (Hons) MBA MSc

You probably don’t need more training…You need to use what you’ve got better 🔁This week’s newsletter: 🌊 SwimRun insights 🏊 Technique fixes 🚴 Bike performance 🏃 Endurance tips 🧠 Fuel & recoverySmall changes. Big gains 👇 preview.mailerlite.com/z4y5g7d5e0 #Triathlon #SwimBikeRun

Train smarter, not just harder 🧠 This week’s newsletter: 🏊 Fix your swim technique 🎧 Real-time coaching in the pool 🚴 Bike skills & durability 🏃 Strength & injury prevention 🧠 Future of wearables 🌍 Triathlon & longevity preview.mailerlite.com/b8d7i7y2l9

A good use of a morning - finishing two World Triathlon certifications. Both great course and will inform my coaching. @worldtriathlon

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As a coach, this changes how you give feedback in the water. As an athlete, it changes how you train solo. My full Rayofi SwimComm Pro review (incl. original SwimComm comparison) 👇link in comments

The first 5 minutes are always the hardest… Then you remember why you do it 🏃‍♂️ This week’s newsletter: 🏊 Open-water prep (in the pool) 🚴 Mood-boosting cycling 🏃 Run smarter 🧠 Gut health & recovery ⚡ Sprint/Olympic plans Just start 👇 shorturl.at/xjiGB #swimbikerun

Manual SUP pumps = not the best pre-session warm-up 😅 I tested the AIRBANK PUFFER Pro rechargeable pump during real coaching sessions. ✔️ Fast ✔️ Portable ✔️ Effort-free Here’s my full review 👇 shorturl.at/Tpv59 #SUP #Triathlon #Swimming #GearReview #chilitri

Swim power meters 🏊‍♂️ Smarter training 📊 T100 racing 🌍 This week’s newsletter explores performance, tech and training ideas across swim, bike & run. Plus: • Fitness testing (no lab needed) • Mental fatigue insights • Sprint & Olympic plans shorturl.at/skNjP #chilitri

Open-water records 🌊 Power-based rowing 🚣 T100 triathlon 🏊🚴🏃 Newsletter covers endurance science, training tech and practical swim/bike/run ideas. Plus: • Do swimmers sweat? • The 80/20 running rule • Why cyclists are questioning BMI shorturl.at/M9ERa #chilitri

New review 🚣 I tested the SmartRow Power Handle on a Concept2 to see how it works for power-based rowing training. ✔ Setup & build ✔ Power vs PM5 ✔ Works with Zwift, EXR & Wahoo SYSTM Full review: shorturl.at/Q4HMv #rowing #triathlon #concept2 #training #chilitri

Cold-water swimmers. HYROX training. Triathlon in the Sahara. This week’s newsletter is packed with training tips, endurance inspiration and new gadgets. 🏊 Swim technique 🚴 Bike fuelling & injury fixes 💪 HYROX plans 🏃 VO₂ max explained Dive in preview.mailerlite.com/x6h8s9o7r9

🎧 Nank Clip Super Review I tested these €35 clip-on open-ear earbuds during treadmill runs and indoor cycling sessions. Lightweight, comfortable and budget friendly – but are they good enough for triathlon training? Full review 👇 tinyurl.com/yc28y787 #chilitri #Review

Toe cramps? Ironman plans? Tech bans? A 100km heart-shaped run? This week’s newsletter has it all. Swim fixes, climbing tips, long-course plans & a few spicy triathlon debates 👀 Dive in 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ preview.mailerlite.com/o3l9t6b8j1 #triathlon #ironman #swimbikerun #endurancesport

UK trip = cold 🤧 No training this week. So I started an AI course… in Spanish 🇪🇸 Brain training instead! New newsletter: 🏊 Smarter swim structure 🤖 AI lifeguards 🏃 Norwegian 4x4 🚴 Better trainer sessions What challenged you this week? shorturl.at/aX4Xi #swimbikerun

New ChiliTri newsletter out 👇 🏊 Swimming science & power 🚴 Comfort fixes & cycling oddities 🇳🇴 Smart maintenance training 🏃 Taper & marginal gains 🚣 MyWhoosh now supports rowing! Train smarter, stay consistent. tinyurl.com/357vwpsr #ChiliTri #Triathlon #EnduranceTraining

James Van Der Beek’s final message to the world is one of the most powerful things I have ever heard. Stop whatever you are doing and listen to this! 🥺

Rain, Rowers & Better Balance Newsletter covers: 🏊 Winter swimming Q&A 🚣‍♂️ Rowing for strength & cardio 🚴 Staying bike-fit in real life 🏃 Gut training & running culture 🌿 Plyo, balance & resilience Adapt the plan. Keep training. shorturl.at/uRou6 #ChiliTri #SBRH

Storms Outside, Smart Training Inside 🌧️💡 This week’s SBRH Newsletter: 🏊 Swim strength & technique 🔧 2026 triathlon tech trends 🚴 Cycling safety & fuelling 💪 HYROX plans now on TrainingPeaks 🏃 Skipping rope science (yes, really) preview.mailerlite.com/k9h0h9u1u7 #ChiliTri #SBRH

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Jump rope isn’t just cardio — it’s a powerful, research-backed training tool. ✔️ Boosts cardiovascular fitness for runners ✔️ Supports bone density in women over 40 Here’s what the science actually says: link in comments 👇 #Running #Triathlon #BoneHealth #JumpRope