Blog Archives

Mark Allen on Mastering the Long Game: The Rule of Thirds

By Barry Williams | October 17, 2026

In the heat of an Ironman, a common mistake athletes make is dividing the race in half. We tell ourselves, “I’ll control the first half and hammer the second.”

Part 3: The Glucose Rollercoaster & The Cognitive Battery

By Barry Williams | October 17, 2026

Endurance is often mischaracterized as “grit.” In reality, endurance is a chemical state. Most high achievers—driven by caffeine and high-stress schedules—are “Sugar Burners.”

Part 2: The Body & The Machine

By Barry Williams | October 3, 2026

In your professional life, you wouldn’t accept an audit that was “90% accurate.” Yet, many amateur athletes train using age-predicted heart rate formulas (220 – age) and Garmin guesswork for training zones and VO2 thresholds.

Part 1: The Performance Paradox

By Barry Williams | October 3, 2026

In your professional life, you don’t settle for guesswork. You demand data-driven rigor, audits, and strategic blueprints. Yet, when it comes to athletic endeavors, many high achievers take a “purchase-first” approach.

Which Running Shoes?

By Barry Williams | January 13, 2026

A marathon runner in sunglasses and a blue patterned outfit smiles and raises both hands in celebration on a city street, possibly inspired by Run Well with Nick Bester, with spectators and a historic stone bridge in the background.

Run well with our free running gait analysis.

Reimagine yourself

By Barry Williams | September 13, 2025

A woman wearing a white crop top and lavender leggings lies on her back on a cushion, practicing a relaxation pose outdoors on the cobblestone patio of a glorious chateau in the Loire.

Our comprehensive health & wellbeing program covers personal fitness, yoga, pilates and life coaching. Desgined to help you to evolve mentally and physically, continue your journey with us in 2024. Use code ‘Evolve24’ to get 24% off all wellness retreats booked before Easter.

What our guests say

By Barry Williams | September 13, 2025

A large yellow chateau with tall, conical towers, multiple white-framed windows, and ornate architectural details, bathed in warm sunlight.

See what our guests think about the Chateau and our retreats. They want to come back, so why don’t you join the party in 2024.

Join the GE Collective

By Barry Williams | September 13, 2025

Become a subscriber and get a 5% discount on all retreats and services. You’ll be the first to receive subscriber only content and be entered into our free competitions. Once you subscribe you’ll be asked what areas you’re most interested in so you don’t get any unwanted e-mails. Become your best.

The Best Triathlon Coaches

By Barry Williams | March 9, 2025

Mark Allen smiles at the camera, wearing a black Group Evolution baseball cap and casual gray attire, holding glasses. He's seated by a window showcasing lush greenery and ornate curtains in the background.

Our transformative triathlon retreats are hosted by the best. In 2025, both Mark Allen and Joel Filliol return to host two camps at our gorgeous Chateau. Use the code ‘Extras’ to receive a complementary massage and cardiopulmonary testing, worth £200.

Club Mate Weeks

By Barry Williams | February 9, 2025

Cyclists enjoying a sunny day at the Torrelominos GB Age Group Camp, sitting on stone steps, wearing cycling gear and sunglasses. One in a red hoodie gives a thumbs-up while another captures the moment with a group selfie.

Get your Spring training boost at our glorious Chateau in the Loire, with your club, club mates or training buddies. Accessible, affordable and memorable.

Your own 25 metre pool, performance gym, 1.5km running trail, stretching and treatment rooms await. Add miles of virtually traffic free roads and a 50-mile riverside towpath and you’ve got everything you could wish for.

Perfect for swim, cycling, running and triathlon groups.