by MJ Gasik | Aug 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
For many triathletes, the swim is the most challenging, intimidating portion of the sport. Even a very fit athlete can struggle in the swim if he/she does not have good swim technique. Majority of a triathlete’s training is done in a pool....
by MJ Gasik | Aug 16, 2018 | coach, coaching, Triathlon
Coach-athlete relationships are dynamic. Sometimes what is perfect at one point is not so perfect at another. People change, relationships change. It’s normal, it’s business. Don’t sweat it. The important thing is that you get a good fit; otherwise...
by MJ Gasik | Aug 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
The best runners know that the most challenging workouts are the ones that build the efficiency, power and speed to get across the finish line (and hopefully first). Of course, intense workouts aren’t the sole domain of hard-core racers – they’re for...
by MJ Gasik | Jul 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Completing an IRONMAN or 70.3 race for the first time is a tremendous achievement. The only catch? How to do it again, but faster. There are multiple levers you can adjust to speed up your time, and most of them simply mean adding more structure to your training. An...
by MJ Gasik | Jul 5, 2018 | Triathlon
Many triathletes spend weeks, usually months, physically preparing for a triathlon, but give little or no thought about the focus needed for the actual triathlon itself. In order to get yourself geared up to do that you have to be mentally prepared and set yourself up...