by MJ Gasik | Sep 2, 2021 | Training, Training Plan, training run, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching, Triathlon
Have you ever noticed on a long run or ride that your heart rate continues to slowly increase with no change in your pace or output? Despite the fact that your speed and power remain constant, your heart rate climbs upward, making you wonder what the reasoning behind...
by MJ Gasik | Dec 24, 2020 | Bike Training, coaching, race, racing, Training, Training Plan, training run, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching, Triathlon
Whether you’re preparing for your first triathlon or someone who has competed before and simply wants to improve for your next race, setting race goals can help take your training to the next level by keeping you motivated to reach your next goal. While you can...
by MJ Gasik | Feb 20, 2011 | injury, Quarryman Challenge, training run
Can you really call 6 miles a “long” run? Well for me, you can. It’s been a very long time since I’ve been able to run well. I did 9 miles in early November then had a boot put on. The boot came off some time in January and I’ve done a...
by MJ Gasik | Feb 12, 2011 | Quarryman Challenge, Team Tri Smart, training run
Join TEAM TRI SMART as we run a course preview of the Quarryman Challenge this Saturday, February 19, 2011. STARTING LOCATION – We are moving the starting location of this training run to allow us access to indoor bathrooms before the run! We will beet at Safety...
by MJ Gasik | Nov 7, 2008 | bike ride, IMAZ, long ride, training run
When I say this outloud, I almost can’t believe it, but I went to Arizona last weekend just to train. Sounds like I belong on the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous or something, but the cost of the trip really wasn’t all that much. When I planned the trip...
by MJ Gasik | Oct 15, 2008 | Chicago Marathon, Running, training run
Though the Chicago Marathon isn’t scheduled perfectly with the 20 mile run in my training program, I decided not to waste the opportunity to get in this long run because of its convenience. How many times can you do a fully-supported long training run with...
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