Triathlon training articles, tips, and advice.
As a swimmer, one of the finer you points you might start to wrestle with is how to find that perfect hand position in the water. Should your thumb be in or out? In short, I’ve found … Read More
There was a time when running or sports watches could only offer time and heart rate, and offered little additional value. Thankfully, those times are long gone. With the proliferation of GPS-enabled devices and better waterproofing, today’s best triathlon watches are quite advanced in their offering and can help any … Read More
When it comes to multisport watches, you have quite a few options. As you research your options, you will quickly realize that many of your best ones are from Garmin.
Garmin is a top-rated, trusted brand with several models to choose from which are great for athletes, cyclists, triathletes, … Read More
Cycling power meters can help cyclists take their conditioning and speed to the next level. A good power meter might not be on the “basic needs” list for a beginner, but many intermediate and advanced cyclists and triathletes can benefit from one. Powermeters can be relatively easy to install, and … Read More
We all know that doing a triathlon or running or cycling race takes a lot out of you. The longer the race, the more you need to strike that balance between keeping yourself nourished and keeping your gut happy. It can be a challenge staying fueled and hydrated during long … Read More
If you want to be a competitive triathlete, you need to be comfortable with the open water swims.
In addition to racing in triathlons, I regularly volunteer to help with the swim leg of local triathlons. Being on a lifeguard boat gives me a unique vantage point on how the … Read More
In any circle of runners, there is constant talk about foam rolling. In a day and age where we have so much technology to help us with our workouts, from sport watches to electrolyte drinks, the fact is that a primitive piece of foam can sometimes be the most … Read More
In the running, cycling, or triathlon worlds, you hear lots of terms thrown around when it comes to training. Temp, threshold, VO2 max, FTP, Zone 2, training stages. I want to focus on three types of workouts that every athlete should understand: Tempo, threshold, and VO2 max.
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Cold plunges are popular, in fact they are seemingly everywhere. My big health club now has a 12-person cold plunge pool. The local Crossfit place has a cold plunge next to their sauna. I read of more and more people who created a home cold plunge tub.
Do cold plunges … Read More
Cyclists assume that they need to have strong legs to improve their riding speed and distance. That’s true, but many overlook the core. A strong core is a key part of any cyclist’s conditioning.
A strong core is surprisingly critical to cycling.
Strong core … Read More
