Coach's Blog

There’s no denying that the triathlon season is LONG here in Texas. Races start in mid March and run through early November. With such a long season, it is important to make sure your gear is in top notch shape...

In sports parlance, a taper refers to a period of reduced training load that you undertake prior to an important competition. And the purpose of this period of reduced training load is to decrease the accumulated physical and mental fatigue...

For a time crunched age group triathlete, the swim is the most difficult of three disciplines to make progress on. Unless you have a lap pool in your backyard, getting swim workouts in can be incredibly difficult. The amount of...

  Nutrition can make or break your race day. Although I am neither a dietitian nor do I masquerade as one on social media, I have learned over the years that certain recommendations can be useful and beneficial for most endurance...

In the sport of triathlon, efficiency and comfort can make a significant difference in performance. One key factor that impacts swim performance is what you wear in the water. Triathletes commonly choose between wetsuits and speedsuits, depending on race conditions,...

Swimming is one of the most mentally and physically demanding segments of a triathlon, especially when it comes to the open water. Whether you're plunging into a lake, ocean, or river, the challenges include sighting, drafting, navigating currents, dealing with...

When you tell people you race triathlons, Ironman races are what come to their mind. If you have been thinking about doing a 70.3 or full Ironman in the next year or two, then here are some things to consider....

For many triathletes, the swim is the most challenging part of the race. Swimming next to other athletes without lane lines can be a daunting experience. Add in the environmental factors of wind, sun, waves, chop, current, swells, and cold...

For my first 16 years as a triathlete, I had very limited training time. Most days I could get 60-90 minutes of training in… if I woke up really early or stayed up late. Sometimes I could get a longer...