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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If you’re on a journey to lose fat, you probably have a goal. Chances are, your goal shows up in the form of some sort of concrete result. “I want to get down to X pounds.”“I want to fit into size X clothes.”“I want to lose a certain amount of weight by X date.” These …
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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 …
How do you stay full in a calorie deficit? Is it normal to be hungry all of the time while trying to lose fat? Are there ways to make this part of fat loss a little easier? As the title of this article implies, yes, there are things you can do to stay full and …
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 …
A “slow and sustainable” approach to fat loss is actually faster than a “quick fix.” I realize that makes no sense. Let me explain. Say you want to start losing fat right now, in September. You know that taking a slow and sustainable approach will likely get you to your goal weight by around April. …
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Which is better for fat loss: cardio or strength training? Trick question. Answer: calorie deficit. I get questions from nutrition clients and friends pertaining to this all the time. “How much cardio should I do to lose weight?” “Is lifting okay even if I’m not breathing hard?” “Does walking burn enough calories, or do I …
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