by MJ Gasik | May 24, 2013 | 2013, Steelhead, Swim, swimming, Tri Smart Masters, tri swim, Triathlon, Uncategorized
It’s just about that time – time to start getting in those open water swims. We are rather limited here in Chicago for open water swimming venues and, let’s face it, the weather hasn’t been very cooperative so far this season. So to help you...
by MJ Gasik | May 2, 2013 | 2013, Beginner triathlete, coaching, improvement, races, racing, swimming, Training, Tri Smart Coaching, unstructured training, www.trismartcoaching.com
Often, the athlete is faced with the question of whether to follow a training plan or hire a coach. This is a broad overview of following a training plan and hiring a coach as well as an outline of the benefits and drawbacks of each. To begin training plans...