Coach's Blog

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...

What to do if you are racing soon The last few weeks before a race can be a difficult time for endurance athletes, whether you are new to the sport or more experienced. The difficulty of this time period can...

Why You Should Come to Camp One of the most enjoyable parts of coaching for me is working at triathlon camps. Every triathlete that I know would like to get faster, stronger, more efficient, and learn more so they can be...

When should I replace my swim gear? If you are like me, your swim gear is full of different gear that is there to help you develop different aspects of your swim stroke to make you a stronger, faster, and...

By Playtri Coach Jim Rowe As a coach who has helped people qualify for World Triathlon Age Group National Championships and Ironman World Championships, there are a few swim and run workouts that I go back to again and again...

By Playtri Coach Jim Rowe Every triathlete that I know would like to get faster in the swim, bike, run, or all three. Often times this focus centers on race gear that can help you reach the next level in...

By Coach Michael Rourke  We have officially hit summertime, which means that open water swimming is in full swing, and it is important to take a second to revisit Playtri’s 5 Pillars of Open Water swimming.  These 5 Pillars drive...