As a Playtri coach who offers swim lessons, the beginning of a new year is busy. With the start of the 2025 race season just three months away, more athletes are inquiring about swim lessons and our swim foundations classes because they know that improving...
What is a Smart Trainer?A smart trainer is an indoor cycling trainer that connects to apps and devices, offering automatic resistance adjustments based on virtual terrain or workout intensity. It provides a realistic, data-driven riding experience. What is a “Dumb”...
Hoka Bondi 8 Best for: Long-distance running, walking, or recovery days. Cushioning Level: Maximum cushioning for a plush and soft feel. Key Features: Thick midsole for enhanced shock absorption. Excellent for individuals seeking comfort over speed. Hoka Skyflow Best...
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....
