by MJ Gasik | Mar 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
The transition phase from winter to pre-season can be a hard one. You may have trained as much as you thought possible. Or perhaps the cold winter days, mixed in with the holidays, or a beach vacation, made it hard to get on the bike or treadmill at all. But that’s...
by MJ Gasik | Mar 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
Spending money on a triathlon coach may seem excessive for a sport that already has expensive gear and race entry fees; but if you consider that you’ll likely be training for a minimum of six months, and for at least ten to twenty hours per week, that’s a lot of...
by MJ Gasik | Mar 2, 2017 | bike ride, Bike Training, CompuTrainer, Cycling Class, Uncategorized
Imagine knowing how to ride during a workout or interval and translating those efforts into race day performance. If that sounds intriguing, then a power meter is a training tool you’ll want to own and use. What is a power meter? A power meter is a device fitted to a...
by MJ Gasik | Feb 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
Too many triathletes sacrifice strength training in favor of additional swimming, biking or running sessions. This is not a smart move. A well-executed strength training program will allow you to carve up to 25 percent out of your run, swim and bike volume while also...
by MJ Gasik | Feb 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
Whether you are a new runner just starting out – or a veteran runner and want to improve your race – you need to build a solid base (think foundation) to begin. Base training is necessary for everyone to avoid injury. What is A Running Base? A “running base” is the...
by MJ Gasik | Jan 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Do you get any physical activity outside of the office? Did you know studies show employees who sit sedentary at their desk for eight or more hours a day with no physical activity of any kind, produce less than their active counterparts? Even a walk or yoga class...