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7 Biggest Mistakes First-Time Triathletes Make
One of the joys of being a beginner in any sport is that you will improve over time. When you first begin training for triathlon there is a huge learning curve. The best thing to remember is that you’ll only get better for the next event! But why wait for the next...
How to Get Your Training Back on Track
The transition phase from winter to pre-season can be a hard one. You may have trained as much as you thought possible. Or perhaps the cold winter days, mixed in with the holidays, or a beach vacation, made it hard to get on the bike or treadmill at all. But that’s...
Do You Need A Triathlon Coach?
Spending money on a triathlon coach may seem excessive for a sport that already has expensive gear and race entry fees; but if you consider that you’ll likely be training for a minimum of six months, and for at least ten to twenty hours per week, that’s a lot of...
What is a Power Meter and Should You Train With One?
Imagine knowing how to ride during a workout or interval and translating those efforts into race day performance. If that sounds intriguing, then a power meter is a training tool you’ll want to own and use. What is a power meter? A power meter is a device fitted to a...
7 Strength Moves for Triathletes
Too many triathletes sacrifice strength training in favor of additional swimming, biking or running sessions. This is not a smart move. A well-executed strength training program will allow you to carve up to 25 percent out of your run, swim and bike volume while also...
How to Build Your Running Base
Whether you are a new runner just starting out – or a veteran runner and want to improve your race – you need to build a solid base (think foundation) to begin. Base training is necessary for everyone to avoid injury. What is A Running Base? A “running base” is the...
Why Active Employees Are More Productive
Do you get any physical activity outside of the office? Did you know studies show employees who sit sedentary at their desk for eight or more hours a day with no physical activity of any kind, produce less than their active counterparts? Even a walk or yoga class...
How to Plan for a Fun and Successful Race Season
Happy New Year! As you begin setting your racing goals and agendas, it’s the perfect time to get out your calendar and make a plan for your racing season. Take the time now and be proactive - before training season begins! Not only to look back on your racing season...
Overcoming Mental Barriers
Most everyone experiences days of high motivation and perhaps many days of low motivation when they begin training for triathlons. This emotional (or motivational) roller coaster is normal and may continue through your entire training – whether that’s months or...