Coach's Blog

Let me tell you a bit about an athlete I used to work with, we’ll call him “Joe.” Joe was a triathlete to the core. He had been in the sport for 4 years. He swam, biked, and ran 2-3...

If you are planning to race this year, then it is beneficial to have a hydration strategy figured out before race day no matter the distance. The analogy I like to use when talking about the importance of hydration is...

One of my favorite races in the DFW area is Playtri’s Fort Worth Olympic Triathlon which happens twice a year in May and October. It’s one of my favorites for a couple of different reasons. As a coach, I get to see a...

As a triathlete of 20+ years and a coach/bike fitter at Playtri, I am often asked by other triathletes how they can get faster on the bike. The first thing I ask in return is about their bike fit. If you...

Ironman Texas is as local as it gets for us in North Texas for a full Ironman. Much like Ironman 70.3 Texas in Galveston early in April, the course itself is not particularly challenging but the heat, humidity, and wind...

Congratulations on signing up for your first (or second or fiftieth) 70.3! As an athlete and coach this is my favorite distance because it offers a unique challenge of maximizing your speed while also racing over a long distance. Having helped countless athletes complete...

Ironman 70.3 Texas in Galveston is the season opener for a lot of long course triathletes in the US. Although the course itself is not particularly challenging, the race does present a challenge for many triathletes coming off winter training...

I’m sure you know how it goes. You bought a bike, you got a bike fit, you ride it for a while, and then things start to get stale. Maybe you’ve fallen into a rut when it comes to training...

Numerous athletes I coach are doing 5Ks up to marathons this off season to improve their run fitness before triathlons start up in March. As they set new PR’s and improve their run fitness and efficiency, my athletes and I have learned...