by MJ Gasik | Nov 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Get out there and shop! It’s the perfect time to take advantage of all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales and find those perfect holiday gifts for the triathlete in your life! Here are some perfect stocking stuffers and other gift ideas that we love: Insulated...
by MJ Gasik | Nov 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
Sleep is one of the most important things an athlete can do to improve their performance on a daily basis. Sleep is frankly not something that should be negotiated. When you’re balancing work, family, volunteering and training – who has time for sleep?...
by MJ Gasik | Oct 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Swimming is a highly technical sport. Many people can swim, but still struggle with improvement and efficiency. If you’ve ever watched a really good swimmer, it seems almost effortless. Here are a few things that good swimmers just don’t do (so if you want to...
by MJ Gasik | Oct 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
When you decide to start participating in triathlons, you have to start somewhere. Many people start with the sprint triathlons. Sprint triathlons are the shortest triathlons so it makes perfect sense to start there. (There are a few “mini” sprints which are even...
by MJ Gasik | Sep 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
No training plan is complete without a good recovery plan. It may seem “best” to train every day of the week. But this can lead to overtraining, mental burnout and injury. As a general rule, take one day per week as a recovery day. On this day, forget about training...