I had a post-race conversation with an athlete of mine a while back about a 70.3 that went totally awry. He was flabbergasted. He trained hard. He did 90% of the prescribed workouts, strength sessions, and recovery. He tracked his...
As an active triathlete and coach, I often get questions about things people can do to eke out that extra 1% of performance improvement. More often than not, my response is to tell them to focus on nailing the 99%...
Race season is in full swing and it is not uncommon for triathletes to struggle with their nutrition before, during, and after training sessions. Hopefully the information below will help you understand how to fuel your training efficiently and effectively....
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...
