by MJ Gasik | Feb 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
For many of us, the winter months force us inside on our trainers in order to get in a good bike ride. However, after a while, it can get a little boring and we just start itching to get outside and ride. There are a ton of different pieces of apparel and...
by MJ Gasik | Feb 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Interval training does not necessarily mean high intensity interval training (HIIT). It can be, but not all intervals need to be “high intensity”. I encourage those training for triathlons to get out of their comfort zone and kick it up a notch. Many...
by MJ Gasik | Feb 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Thousands of yards and hours of time put in, but yet you still can’t seem to improve your swim time. It can be very frustrating to work so hard at something and have very little to show for it. Here you will find the “secret sauce” on how to build your...
by MJ Gasik | Jan 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Your heart rate is an “unbiased third party” telling you how hard your workout was. Whether you are training for that multi-day race or just trying to train during off-season, keeping your heart rate within specific ranges that are regulated to your own make-up and...
by MJ Gasik | Jan 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Finding the right running shoe for you can be a difficult process. All too often, people just buy what looks good, what’s popular or the best deal on shoes they can find. The problem is, in the long run, this could end up costing you more because of a...
by MJ Gasik | Jan 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
The base phase is what happens in the time between racing and recovering for triathlons. Whether that’s winter or summer, base phase training matters for triathletes and as a rule of thumb, a 12-week base phase is ideal. This is a time to “train to train”. You are...