If you live in a place like the Northeast, where I grew up, or Colorado, where I live now, you likely won’t be able to ride your bike outside year-round. Quickly – if you DO want to ride outside as long as humanly possible, I recommend a few things: It’s also totally fine if you …
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Do you have an early morning workout within 30-45 minutes of waking up? Do you wonder what you should eat that won’t upset your stomach? Do you question whether or not you even NEED to eat? Let’s talk about it. First of all: yes, even though it’s early, I still recommend you eat something. Why? …
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There are many great reasons to hire a coach this season, whether it’s for triathlon or just a single sport like running. If you’ve signed up for a race but don’t have a training plan, or you’re looking at online training plans, give this a read before you write off working with a coach altogether! …
Who here has set New Year’s Resolutions or goals related to health and fitness that just don’t work? Or you’ve tried something different in January, and maybe it worked for a little while, until it didn’t? Or you’re not sure how to go about setting goals that you’ll actually be able to accomplish? Let’s dive …
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Before we get into the signs you need a rest day from your training, let’s talk about what rest days actually are. A common mistake I see athletes make is taking a “recovery” day that still includes some form of training and calling it a “rest” day. Maybe you did an easy swim, or a …
Hate running in the cold? It’s definitely more challenging to get out of your warm bed when it’s so cold outside. But there’s no excuse to not get out there and get it done if you dress properly. Scroll through the graphics below to get some ideas for what to wear as it gets progressively …
How long does it take to train for an Ironman? Wherever you are in your triathlon journey, you’ve been hooked, and your eye is on the Ironman. You want to take on the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and 26.2-mile run that makes a total of 140.6 miles of racing. Maybe it’s been a goal since …
Thinking about a signing up for a race, but don’t have a structured training plan? Getting out there to consistently train is certainly more beneficial than not training at all. But if you have a specific goal – run a 5k without stopping, finish a triathlon, break 2 hours in a half marathon – not …
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What’s the triathlon off-season? Is it really necessary? How does it work? As an athlete, your training shouldn’t look the same year round. Going hard for all 12 months of the year, or not adapting and reducing your training schedule at times, can be very detrimental both physically and mentally. Let’s go through some common …
Many athletes experience race anxiety in the days and weeks before a key race, their first race, or maybe any race at all. These feelings can be overwhelming and overpowering, and unfortunately a certain extent of them can negatively affect your race. No one wants to train hard for weeks or months and show up …