Why You Have to Get Your Bike Serviced When Training Indoors! If you only cycle indoors, you might think you’re exempt from bike care and maintenance. After all, how much damage could indoor riding really do to your bike? ...
Maximizing Triathlon Performance: Off-season Strength Training with Playtri Triathlon is a demanding sport, requiring a harmonious blend of swimming, cycling, and running prowess. A vital, yet often overlooked component in a triathlete's regimen is strength training. At Playtri, we...
How performance testing data will improve your 2024 training Are you an amateur athlete looking to complete a longer-distance endurance event in 2024? Are you looking to get faster at a distance you have raced previously? Are you looking to...
Picking the best races for your season The triathlon season has pretty much just ended for the North American market. It’s early December, and there are just a few races left on the calendar for this year, and that...
How to layer for cold weather cycling “What should I wear for my bike ride?” is one of the most consistent questions I get from newer cyclists or triathletes. And the answer is always: “It depends on how long...
How do I stay hydrated while training? Hydration is an important topic to keep at the front of your mind during your training no matter what time of the year. It is important both for performance and for your...
How to rent a bike for training & racing Many triathletes, traveling abroad or long distances for training or a race, face the question of whether to bring their own bike or rent one at their destination. As a coach for...
What should I work on in the off-season? Once you finish the last race of your season, you have the opportunity to make an important decision: Do you take a complete break from triathlon? OR do you scale back...
An athlete/coach perspective on Ironman World Championship in Nice On September 10, I had the privilege of racing in the Men’s Ironman World Championship in Nice, France. The question I have been asked often since I returned from the...
