Strategies for getting used to running off the bike when starting triathlon or taking on a new distance. The old saying that practice makes perfect is bit overstated, when in reality, the quote should be “Perfect practice makes perfect”. Preparation is the key to racing your best in triathlon and nowhere is more important than…
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Meet our Athlete of the Month for August, Marc Arseneau. Marc is a married father of two, business owner, and a generous man in his community. He just finished his first Ironman, Lake Placid, while battling a few nasty injuries along the way. For now his goal is to stay healthy through IMFL and to…
Read MoreBY ALI WINSLOW, ASSISTANT COACH, D3MULTISPORT A few years ago, I attended a conference for strength and conditioning specialist coaches and trainers. The keynote speaker, a nationally recognized physical therapist, coach and business owner spoke about “training the endurance athlete.” What was really interesting, is that this particular coach was never an endurance athlete, much…
Read MoreIvy Koger, USAT Coach If you’ve done an Xterra, you understand as well as all of us that there is just something different about how much the bike portion takes out of you. (If you haven’t done an Xterra, sign up for one. I promise you’ll love it.) Running off the bike is hard enough…
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