by MJ Gasik | May 26, 2022 | Training, Training Plan, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching, Triathlon
Rest days are just as important as the days you do run! It’s easy to think that rest is just a waste of time, but you’ll be surprised at how much benefit there is in taking a full day off from training. This could mean sleeping in and waking up late,...
by MJ Gasik | May 12, 2022 | Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching
Fueling after a triathlon training or race is an important aspect of recovery. The goal is to provide your body with the nutrients it needs to restore glycogen stores, which are used up during exercise and must be replenished in order for your muscles to recover. To...
by MJ Gasik | Apr 28, 2022 | Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching
Throughout your triathlon training and race day, there are a few key pieces of race gear that you will use each day. Some pieces will last for a season, and some longer. While how long each piece of triathlon equipment can last, there are some general rules of thumb...
by MJ Gasik | Mar 31, 2022 | Training, Training Plan, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching
Do you really need a triathlon coach to have the best race experience and outcome possible? That’s the million dollar question. When it comes to triathlon training, you essentially have two options as far as training goes. You can either utilize a free...
by MJ Gasik | Mar 18, 2022 | Running, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching, Triathlon
Let’s say you’re at the point in your triathlon career where you’re ready to take your running speed to the next level. In previous races you may have felt like your current running speed is your top running speed and can’t imagine being able to increase it for your...
by MJ Gasik | Mar 3, 2022 | Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching
Participating in your first triathlon is a big deal. Not only are you tackling one sport, but you are working your way through three different sports with no rest between them. Your body and mind are doing something they’ve never done before and it is so important to...