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We originally shared this article in 2018, but the message remains true today. Consistency IS key.   Coaches and athletes, I wanted to take a moment of your day to highlight an athlete and topic that I am extremely passionate...

Unless you are racing some of the late season Ironman races (Cozumel, Indian Springs) or a late season marathon (Dallas), now is a good time to downshift a bit from training to reset yourself for the 2022 season. I’m not...

For many adult-onset triathletes, swimming is the most challenging discipline of triathlon. Swimming does not come as easily as running or biking, can be fear inducing, and can also be intimidating when you first start pool swimming. Working with a...

It’s common to hear about athletes working to hit their “Race Weight” in the weeks leading up to their big ‘A’ race with the idea that weighing less will make them faster. While there is some consistent correlation that shows...

Cody is a Playtri coached athlete who recently finished his first IRONMAN in Cozumel (with a fantastic 1st IM time of 10:33:15) - read on to learn more about his experience!   How did you get started in triathlon, and...

Playtri Level II Coach Ryan Siebert began coaching with us back in April, and has quickly grown into his role as an individual coach on our team, as well as one of our junior elite coaches! Read on to get...

Race Season Gear Check The beginning of the new year is a perfect time to not only start training for the upcoming triathlon season, but also the perfect time to check the condition of your gear, schedule any needed maintenance,...

The preseason (or prep period if you use Joe Friel’s terminology) is the time of year where we are more intentional about preparing our bodies to be able to handle the increased training and racing that will happen in the...

The idea of the 99% is not new or unique. What is the 99%? It is the day-in, day-out discipline, intention and hard work that, outside of knowledge and equipment, brings athletes 99% of their success in their sport. High...