Want to buy some speed? How much can you get for about $14? The answer: more than you might think. Consider new goggles. Your swim split is determined by two major factors–speed and trajectory. If you’re a fast swimmer who doesn’t navigate well in open water, you may come into T1 behind slower swimmers who…
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As you plan your race calendar for 2013, I’d like to encourage you to add at least one additional race. Consider volunteering at least once this season. There are many terrific reasons to volunteer at a local triathlon. Sure, some race directors will give volunteers an entry into another race in exchange for your time–that’s…
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The off-season should be your favorite time of year to get into the pool and work on your stroke. If you have technical elements that need attention, the early off-season is the perfect time to work on them. Check your ego at the door and swim slowly. That’s right, drop a lane or two at…
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Recipe for Completing the Perfect Workout Sometimes coaches and athletes have different ideas about what makes for a great workout. As a coach, the easiest part of my job is posting a workout. As an athlete, the easiest part of your job should be doing them. Sure, some workouts are really, really tough and some…
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Here’s an opportunity to use the math you learned in high school. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. What does this have to do with triathlon? A lot, especially during the swim leg. Most of us log countless pool laps during the winter months focusing on technique or volume or intensity…
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