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Top 5 Running Drills
Running drills are important because they strengthen your weaknesses and teach your body to work harder, stronger and more efficiently than before. It doesn’t matter if you’re running for fun or if you’re looking to run faster and stronger, running drills are not just...
Race Day Rehearsal
RACE DAY REHEARSAL All athletes – no matter what the sport – can benefit from a “Race Day Rehearsal.” This is a practice or a workout in which you do everything exactly as you plan to do on race day to ensure every little single detail will work. It’s not just as...
How to Race and Train in the Heat
When we race in hot conditions our body tries to keep the core temperature down, protecting itself from overheating. More blood is directed towards the skin and we sweat – which helps with the cooling process. Then the blood volume gradually reduces if we don’t...
How To Stay Motivated Through Your Training Season
As an athlete, it's common to lose some motivation along the way. The training and racing season can seem like a very long time. It can be a challenge some days to lace up those shoes and get out the door for a run or to get up at 4:30am so you can make masters swim...
How to Participate in Triathlon on a Budget
Triathlon is an expensive sport. According to a 2014 study conducted by USA Triathlon, the average annual amount spent per triathlon (if you need to purchase a bike) is $4,000. The breakdown of those costs include: $2,798 spent on bikes and bike equipment $564 spent...
6 Reasons To Train with a Partner
Many of us find it hard to stay motivated to stay on track with our training plan. We know we need to, but it’s hard to hold yourself accountable. Call on a friend or a neighbor. That's right, grab a buddy! Who knows, maybe that person needs you for the very same...
Know Your Race Course
You can never rely on other racers – or even friends’ opinions of what type of course you are about to race on. Just because you may not be competing within the lead pack does not mean you can’t benefit from knowing the rules of the race and the race course....
Training for Your First Triathlon
Anybody can complete a triathlon, even if they haven’t worked out in years. It will take patience and will power, and it must become a priority in your lifestyle. If you do this, the training will become second nature. Training for the triathlon must...
Why Triathletes Should Join a Masters Swim Team
Don’t let the name fool you. All the members of a Masters swim team are not “masters” at the sport, they are simply just over the age of 18. But just because you’re swimming as part of your triathlon, should you be joining such a team? The team will benefit you as...