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  • Performance Testing Makes You A Better Athlete
    March 12, 2023

    Performance Testing Makes You A Better Athlete

    Back in 2019, Playtri had the privilege of hosting a group ride and Q&A session with Craig “Crowie” Alexander (3x Ironman World Champion, 2x Ironman 70.3 World Champion). The group ride was, of course, fun and well attended, but the best part of the evening was the Q&A session. Craig talked quite a bit about his approach to training, which offered fascinating insight into how one of the top performers in our sport was able to have such a successful career.
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  • Training For Your First Ironman
    March 12, 2023

    Training For Your First Ironman

    Congratulations! Perhaps you have signed up for your first full Ironman or you are thinking about it, either way it’s a big, exciting endeavor that requires proper planning so that you can maximize your training and achieve your goal. As a coach who has helped many triathletes complete their first Ironman races and even qualify for Ironman World Championship, here are my pointers for getting ready for your first Ironman.

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  • Beginner Freestyle Technique
    March 12, 2023

    Beginner Freestyle Technique

    Triathletes come from many different backgrounds and experiences, but arguably most triathletes are later onset swimmers. There are some athletes who come to the sport with an extensive background in swimming, but if you are reading this article, you are probably one of the athletes who is just learning to swim or looking for some tips to improve your swim.

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  • Run Faster And Longer In 2023
    March 10, 2023

    Run Faster And Longer In 2023

    As the new year approaches, many of us are setting fitness goals and looking for ways to improve our running performance. At Playtri we’ve been coaching triathletes and endurance runners for over twenty years - if you want to run faster and longer in 2023, here are a few things we’ve learned that can help. 

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  • Gear Recommendations For New Triathletes & Those Who Wants To Excel
    March 10, 2023

    Gear Recommendations For New Triathletes & Those Who Wants To Excel

    Getting into the sport of triathlon can seem overwhelming with all the equipment and deciphering 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 is a just-the-necessities list that will help you get through training and then from the start line to the finish.
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  • Why Triathletes Need Carbohydrates, Part 1
    March 10, 2023

    Why Triathletes Need Carbohydrates, Part 1

    For peak athletic performance, triathletes need to consume carbohydrates during training, racing, and throughout the day. Although there has been conversation over the years about endurance athletes eating low carb diets, there is really no way around consuming carbohydrates.
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  • Why Use A Swim Snorkel
    March 9, 2023

    Why Use A Swim Snorkel

    A common issue for new swimmers is maintaining body alignment while swimming - at Playtri, this is one of the first things we talk about with new swimmers.
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