Why Endurance Sport Physical activity is incredibly important for maintaining health of all kinds: physical, emotional, mental, and social. The list of positive influences on our health with physical activity far outweighs the negative. While the negative influences of a...
Coming Back to Triathlon After a Break Returning to triathlon after a break can seem like a daunting challenge, but it is more common than you may imagine. Breaks from sport happen for many different reasons: injury, burnout, fatigue, work...
Gifts ideas for Triathletes 2024 was a great year of racing and if your special someone is a triathlete, they most likely raced and trained a lot this past year which means their gear needs a refresher before next season....
As a new triathlete many years ago and before I started working with a coach, I committed to taking a break from training for a few months after the last race of the season. My reason for this was because...
One of the amazing things about being a coach at Playtri is the opportunity to work with athletes as they make decisions about their triathlon equipment. Playtri has a large selection of bikes, race wheels, and bike accessories, but also has an excellent selection of wetsuits, race kit, and...
So you have a race coming up in the next 2-4 weeks and you are looking for a little extra speed. Of course, you know that panic training will do more harm than good, so you look at equipment upgrades....
Long Course Tips By: Coach Mark Kwiatkowski Whether it’s your first 70.3 or 10th full Ironman, the long course triathlon is nothing short of a beast of a race. Part of the reason these races can be addicting is there...
Road Bikes vs. Triathlon Bikes: Choosing the Right Ride for Your Race When training for a triathlon, selecting the right bike is crucial for optimizing performance and comfort. Two main types of bikes are often considered: road bikes and triathlon...
Biking to School: Tips from the Coach By Coach Morgan Hoffman We love to see kids riding their bikes to school - it is a great way to include exercise in the daily routine, encourage sustainable transportation, and hey, it's...
