Posts From Marilyn Chychota
Day to Day Nutrition – Staying Healthy and Lean
One of the most common questions I get asked is about nutrition: “How do I get as lean as I possibly can, live in my hectic life and have the energy I need to train and recover?”
So You Wanna Be Fast?
Here’s the beauty of sport, and especially a sport as hard as triathlon: There is no secret to being fast.
The Long Road to Recovery
At the start of 2008 I was on an easy ride, lost focus for one second and got caught up in a wheel. Before I knew it I was on my ass on the ground.
Our Favorite Workouts: Strength and Quickness
I recommend that you consider two additional key sessions within your week as the season builds on.
My Thoughts on Gear
When looking at your gear setup you should be really looking at a few different things as you make your decisions on what is best for you and your event.
Group Riding
I have always included group riding into my training. The fun and friendships I’ve enjoyed over the years from group rides is something I’d never trade in.
Race Strategy
Part of having a successful race is coming up with a solid plan for your event well before your race day.
The Basic Week
If you are looking for some kind of direction for the season and are not in a position to hire a coach to tailor things to your needs then I suggest setting up a basic repeatable week.
Establishing Your Race Nutrition Plan
One hot topic at this time of year is race nutrition — there is a lot of information out there and learning what works best for you can be difficult.
