As you move closer to race season, yet before you start any serious interval training, hill work in the form of hill repeats are an important addition to any program. The following workout is one I would describe as the ‘Perfect Hill Repeat’ workout: 1. Warm up for 10-12 minutes, easy. 2. Standing activations 3….
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Seconds Count…. Even in IronMan races…. Finding Free Speed It’s very easy in any Triathlon to dismiss a few seconds lost, or gained, as inconsequential to the end result. However, if you are in the race to PR or perhaps podium, and many people have one or both of these goals at sometime in their…
Read MoreWant 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…
Read MoreEvery endurance event is a challenge beginning with your training and being able to make it to the starting line 100% healthy. Throughout your training you may come across constant fatigue (abnormal amounts), increased heart rates during exercise that (abnormal from typical training), and even become more irritable than usual. The immediate diagnosis is probably…
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Rethinking the Discipline Behind the Disciplines: Strength Training By Lentine Zahler Chances are you’re starting to climb out of the depths of winter and getting back into a regular training program – those Spring races are right around the corner! But, as you kiss the trainer, the treadmill and those dark mornings at the…
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I have been swimming since I was little but have not participated in coached adult swimming sessions until college. While I knew that my technique was decent I could not figure out why I was relatively slow in the water. So I asked the coach on the deck and he said to me: “ You…
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Our Athlete of the Month Melanie Peddle! Mel is a strong swimmer and former National Champ in the 1500m in college track. She works hard to balance training among multiple sports in order to manage injury and keep things interesting. Every athlete has limiters and for Melanie, it’s the bike. While we’re working on improving…
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As athletes, we often focus much of our training on swim, bike, and run; especially when pushed for time, we tend to negate some other very important steps we can take to make us better, stronger athletes and less injury prone. One such small workout we can do that I feel has a big importance…
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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…
Read MoreIf you are new to triathlon and want to get a handle on a coach’s honesty, and diplomatic skill, tell your prospective coach you are looking for someone to train you for your first ironman distance race. You can tell him about the few sprint races you’ve done and perhaps are a bit more seasoned…
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