Open Water Swim Drills For The Pool
There is a regular conversation I hear before every race and it goes something like this.
“Are you ready to race?”
“Yeah…” (chuckle) “If I survive the swim.”
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Bike Handling Drills for Triathletes
When a triathlete shows up to pretty much any group ride, there is the usual banter about the bike handlings skills of triathletes or the lack thereof. In fact, it is almost a surprise when triathletes do have good bike handling skills! Our sport, especially the non-drafting version that the vast majority of us participate in, is not one that instills a lot of bike handling practice.Read now -
Physiology of Triathlon
Read nowOne of the great joys of being a coach and an athlete in the Playtri system is knowing that our coaching philosophy has a long history of success informed by scientific research and in-house performance testing and experience.
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How To Get Started With Strength Training For Triathletes
Strength training in triathlon is one of those topics that has grown in popularity over the last couple of seasons as professionals and age groupers alike began to really understand the positive impact strength training had on overall performance. When performed correctly and with a purpose, strength training can not only make you stronger within the three disciplines of triathlon, but it can also help with injury prevention and flexibility.Read now -
MAINTAINING MENTAL HEALTH WHILE TRAINING ALONE
Read nowMorgan Hoffman One thing I've always loved about endurance sports is the community - It seems like there's always at least one other person out there up for a swim, ride or run at a moment's notice. I know a lot of...
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TIME TO MIX UP YOUR RUN!
Read nowWe all love logging miles on the run (and posting about them after), but the truth is that just "doing the miles" actually isn't the only way (or even the best way) to improve run efficiency and speed. Studies...
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TIME FOR A FAMILY BIKE RIDE!
Read nowFamily bike rides can be so much FUN if planned correctly. They can provide a healthy way for the family to exercise together. KEY TIPS FOR A SAFE AND FUN FAMILY BIKE RIDE: 1. Fun! Fun! Fun! This is essential...
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SOLO CYCLING TO MAKE BIG GAINS
Read nowSolo Cycling to Make Big Gains Athletes - we all enjoy riding with others as an opportunity to push ourselves (read: race against other people for free), but in reality, sport science shows us that most of our highest quality...
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CYCLING FOR RUNNERS
Read nowCycling for Runners Hey RUNNERS...guess what!?!? You don’t have to ONLY run on training days. When I train and coach athletes for a half or full marathon, I always include a couple cycling days a week. My favorite thing...
