Posts From Gordo Byrn
Ideal Triathlon Bike Position
Coach Gordo Byrn’s mini clinic on ideal bike position and TT tips for long course triathlon
How to Lose Fat with Core Nutrition
Recently, the New York Times wrote about the best time of day to train for fat loss. I’ll save you searching the article and let you know that it’s the morning on an empty stomach.
Overloading for Ironman Hawaii
Qualifying for Kona requires a lot of work and, even if you have all day to train, smart overload is an effective way to get better.
Specific Preparation: Part 1
Before we get into the specific workouts that I use to prepare an athlete for Kona qualification, let’s review the nature of the event.
Basic Base for Ironman Hawaii
I wanted to get into detail with practical examples of the specific work that is required to get you to Kona.
Your Kona Week
I’m going to step back from the technical detail and dig a little deeper into my statement that you’re looking at four hours per day, most days, of time commitment.
Navigating Your Kona Quest
In this article, I’ll discuss the five most common limiters to fast age group ironman performance.
How to Qualify – An Introduction
This initial article in our How to Quality series focuses specifically on advice for the athlete who wants to qualify for Kona.
Crushing Cramping
While placebos are effective for half the people I coach, I’ve taken a different approach with my own athletics. Today I will offer you practical tips you can take to improve your durability.
Building Athletic Confidence
Recently, a friend shared: “One thing about your writing is that you seem sure of yourself in the moment. Do you ever feel uncertain in your pursuit of excellence and sense of control?”
