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7 Tips for Biking in the Rain
Whether you live in a state where rain is a year-round thing or just happen to be going through the rainy season and want to get some quality bike miles in, being prepared is the most important component for a successful rainy ride. After all, if you’re in the middle...
6 Exercises to Stay Motivated If You’re Stuck Indoors
Being stuck indoors for an extended period of time isn’t something that any athlete looks forward to. While being confined to your home will certainly affect your triathlon training, staying motivated and active in other ways is extremely important to your physical...
How to Practice for Open Water Swimming in a Pool
Let’s face it- Most people training for a triathlon don’t have safe, regular access to open water for swim training. While swimming in a pool and swimming in an open body of water are two completely different experiences, utilizing a pool for triathlon training is...
5 Workouts Using an Aquabelt
Whether you're looking for a different type of workout or need an aerobic exercise with less impact, working out with an aerobics belt in water can be a great way to revitalize your motivation and ultimately gain muscle and increase endurance. Research not only shows...
How to Choose Bike Shoes
Let’s talk bike shoes. Yes, it is possible to ride a bike without buying specialized footwear. However, for the most comfortable and efficient ride, you’ll want to invest in a quality pair of cycling bike shoes. Whether you’re looking for bike shoes for road cycling,...
How to Determine Your Correct Crank Length
Whether you're a veteran cyclist or new to the sport, you know that finding the correct size bike is extremely important to efficient and comfortable riding. What you may not know is that changing smaller elements on your bike can change and improve your cycling...
How to Determine Your Functional Threshold Power
As athletes, we are always trying to get better. Whether than means improving the number of points scored in a soccer game or obtaining a PR (personal record) during a triathlon, getting better is the ultimate goal! When it comes to cycling, we like to pedal harder,...
Goal Setting for the New Year
The New Year usually brings a fresh slate of goals and intentions. For an athlete, your goals should focus your energy on the direction you want to go – the goals you want to achieve. It’s not just the goal that’s important, but the overall big picture. Each year...
What is Base Training and When Should You Do It?
Base training seems to have many different definitions. Most commonly, base training can be defined as aerobic development. In other words, base training teaches your body to utilize oxygen as efficiently as possible. It should be done early in the season to...