by MJ Gasik | Jul 22, 2021 | Ironman, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, tri swim, Triathlon
The time has come. You’ve been training for months, perhaps years for this day and it’s now time for you to cross the finish line and call yourself an Ironman finisher. Training for Ironman was hard. You spent countless hours physically training all while juggling...
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 24, 2021 | Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching, Triathlon
Muscle cramps are a common problem for athletes. Whether you’re experiencing muscle cramps post-race or run into this problem during your training, muscle pains can be a literal pain to deal with, but luckily they are typically easy to treat! How do you know you’re...
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 | Apr 1, 2021 | Training, Training Plan, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Tri Smart Coaching, Triathlon
Finding a great triathlon coach can have a huge impact on your end result from triathlon training. Someone who has experience training and understands what you need help with to make you a better triathlete can be a total game changer to your triathlon training. So...
by MJ Gasik | Mar 4, 2021 | trainer ride, Training, Training Plan, Tri Right, Tri Right Coaching, Triathlon
Let’s face it – It’s not always possible to hop on your bike and hit the pavement for a bike ride. Whether it’s frigid cold or sweltering heat keeping you inside, training indoors is a great alternative. In fact, many athletes do the majority of their cycling...