by MJ Gasik | Aug 20, 2020 | bike ride, Bike Training, Running, running race, Training, transitions, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching
Imagine it’s race day. Imagine it’s your “victory lap” after all of the hard work you put into your triathlon training. Now, imagine conquering your swim and bike, but feeling like your legs just “won’t work” when it comes time to run towards the finish line. Not only...
by MJ Gasik | May 28, 2020 | Running, running race, Training, Training Plan, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching
Obtaining a higher run speed during a triathlon takes work. It’s not something that happens overnight and certainly not something that has an exact training plan that promises a higher speed. Each triathlete has their own personal run speed goal they’re looking to hit...
by MJ Gasik | Jan 12, 2016 | Ironman, Running, Triathlon
In QNAWITHCOACHMJ21, topics include: What is the most efficient run cadence, adding a half ironman in preparation for an ironman and how to keep your swim cap on securely. What is the Most Effective Run Cadence? QNAWITHCOACHMJ is dedicated to helping you be a better...
by MJ Gasik | Nov 30, 2015 | 13.1 Marathon, first run, half iron distance, half ironman, Half Marathon, Marathon, marathon training, monthly run, Run, Running
This week’s QNAWITHCOACHMJ is with Mel Diab from Running for Kicks, the premier running store in the south suburbs of Chicago. Whether you are training for your first 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon, these standard rules apply. Subscribe to the YouTube...
by MJ Gasik | Jul 6, 2012 | Mezamashii, Muzuno, Running
OK, runners. How many of you know what I’m talking about when I say I get really EXCITED to run in a new pair of shoes? It didn’t start that way, I used to think, “shoes are shoes” and just go get the pair in my size on sale at the...
by MJ Gasik | May 12, 2011 | Palos Half Marathon 2011 Race Report, Running, running race
Was it really just a year ago that I had a really great PR at last year’s Half Marathon in Palos? Feels like such a long time ago. My last “race” was Rev3 Cedar Point. And it turned out to be a pretty great race for me.Then I spent about 12 weeks in...
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