Some of my favorite races and training sessions have been in cold water. There is something magical about cold water swims, especially if there’s a bit of fog on the water or rivulets of steam coming off the warmer water...
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, so when an athlete inevitably asks me “How do I get faster on the bike?”...
Early-season races in Texas can present unique challenges because of one main thing: the weather. Our early season race, Luck of the Irish, has had some years where the temperature has been as high as 65 degrees and as low...
Getting into the sport of triathlon can seem overwhelming, with all the equipment and deciding which items are needed and which are nice to have. If you are looking to get started in triathlon at your local sprint race, here...
As I write this article, many of our coached athletes at Playtri are in the process of setting goals for the coming season. This is a collaborative process where the athlete does an initial draft of goals and commitments for...
Not sure what to add to your holiday wish list? Here are some of my top training and racing tools (both gear and services/platforms) that I am recommending to my athletes right now that can help set you up for...
Triathlon is an absolutely amazing sport to be involved in! And it can also feel like it is all consuming especially if you are training for a longer distance race and/or training for high performance. If you are looking for...
The race season hits at different times of the year for different athletes. Some of you may be wrapping up your season at the beginning of October with Playtri Fort Worth or the Waco 70.3. Others of you may be...
When most triathletes think upgrades, they think carbon wheels or power meters or new aero bars, but tires are usually an afterthought. Using the correct tire and tire pressure for the type of riding conditions and course can make your...
