by MJ Gasik | Jul 8, 2021 | Swim, swimming, Training, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching, tri swim, Triathlon
An open water swim is unique. When it’s time to start your race, your feet aren’t running or cycling on steady pavement. Instead, you are dashing into the open water surrounded by fellow participants doing the same. It’s chaotic, the water is probably a bit cold, and...
by MJ Gasik | Jun 10, 2021 | rain, Run, Running, Training, Training Plan, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching, Triathlon
Just because it’s raining outside doesn’t mean you need to take your run indoors to the treadmill. If you’re prepared enough to run in the rain, it can be a great training advantage to have in case of rainy weather on race day. Triathlons typically aren’t cancelled...
by MJ Gasik | May 27, 2021 | Swim, Training, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching, tri swim
When it’s time to jump in the water for the swim portion of your triathlon, it’s important to be both physically and mentally prepared. While it’s most important to have necessary training logged it’s also helpful to have proper gear that will allow you to have your...
by MJ Gasik | May 13, 2021 | Training, Training Plan, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching
At one point or another in your triathlon journey, you may hit a bump in the road – an unexpected injury. While it can be hard to determine when to get your injury treated, it’s important to be on the cautious side of things. After all, you don’t want to make a...
by MJ Gasik | Apr 29, 2021 | trainer ride, Training, Training Plan, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching
Group rides can be a great “think outside of the box” way to train for the cycling portion of an upcoming triathlon. For experienced athletes, group riding can be a staple. However, if you’re new to group riding they can be intimidating when throwing yourself into a...
by MJ Gasik | Apr 15, 2021 | trainer, Training, Training Plan, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching
Whether you’re new to triathlons or a more experienced triathlete, you understand that time is of the essence during both your triathlon training and race day. During training it can be tough to get in working out, recovery, and proper nutrition all while balancing...