Tag "ironman"
Basic Limiters: Strength
If there is one biomotor ability that sets athletes (from all sports) apart from non-athletes it is basic strength.
Fitness Attachment
A friend recommended that I spend a year releasing myself from the pressure to train all day every day.
Treadmill Quickness – Sustained Speed Training
Here’s a winter workout that will improve your quickness, give you a VO2max stimulus and enhance your running economy at all speeds.
Dealing with DNS
Two weeks ago, I hit a dog, at speed, while finishing off a ride in Tucson.
Creating Athletic Flow
Athletes seldom have the problem of “thinking too little.” The challenge is our minds are constantly spinning.
All About Health
I have a keen interest in how I fool myself and one of my most common rationalizations for excessive exercise is personal health.
Rejuvenation and Recovery
The tough part for the self-coached athlete (and the self-coached coach!) is developing a recovery strategy. My No. 1 piece of advice to you in this regard is Schedule Your Recovery.
Advanced Triathlon Training – Big Week Training
“Crash training appeals to almost everybody but appropriate for almost nobody.”
My Summer Vacation
This week’s photo was taken towards the end of a 44-hour training week. If you look closely then you may be able to see the signs of fatigue intoxication!
Beast Yourself
What makes the athletes that survive at the top different is they learn from their mistakes and take steps to avoid repeating them.
