Coach's Blog

  We all love logging miles on the run (and posting about them after), but the truth is that just "doing the miles" actually isn't the only way (or even the best way) to improve run efficiency and speed. Studies...

Family bike rides can be so much FUN if planned correctly. They can provide a healthy way for the family to exercise together.  KEY TIPS FOR A SAFE AND FUN FAMILY BIKE RIDE: 1.     Fun! Fun! Fun! This is essential...

Solo Cycling to Make Big Gains Athletes - we all enjoy riding with others as an opportunity to push ourselves (read: race against other people for free), but in reality, sport science shows us that most of our highest quality...

  Cycling for Runners Hey RUNNERS...guess what!?!? You don’t have to ONLY run on training days. When I train and coach athletes for a half or full marathon, I always include a couple cycling days a week. My favorite thing...

What I wish I knew… a coach’s perspective When I started triathlon 16 years ago, I knew exactly what to expect. I knew that I would get in better shape. I knew I would enjoy the training. And I also...

As swimmers & triathletes, we've all had periods when our swim training was interrupted due to lack of pool availability. However, you CAN maintain swim fitness at home with swim-specific conditioning utilizing resistance cords or similar tools, and for some athletes,...

Don't just survive your next open water swim. Here's how to nail your swim when it takes you outside the (chlorinated) box. Transitioning from the pool to the open water is one of the toughest—and most important—lessons a triathlete must...

Amari Holmes   IS 2020 THE YEAR FOR LONG COURSE??? So many of you are contemplating your 2020 goals and if long course is best for you. As a coach, IDEALLY I will sit down with a client and play...

Here we are, 2020 has arrived! There is excitement and motivation to take on new challenges.  Here are Playtri Coach Am's tips to help you tackle 2020:   1.      Define & Establish Your goals should be clearly defined. We encourage athletes...