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What’s My Potential?
One big part of understanding your potential in triathlon is looking back at what you did all through your childhood. I can talk a lot about this subject but I’d type forever — I’m just going to stick with my hardest challenge: swimming.
Our Favorite Workout: High Cadence/Smooth Pedaling
Most people realize there is skill development in swimming, but many just hop on their bikes and don’t ever learn the basic skills to become a better cyclist.
Our Favorite Workouts: The Double Ride
The double ride is a great way to get your volume up and get a good amount of quality into the day’s riding.
Should I Warm Up for a Race?
There was a time when 500 people at a triathlon was a lot of people. It would be fair to say it was a BIG race. At that time, you
The Golden Rules of Going Long
Over my coaching career, I have been in contact with many athletes who are contemplating their first crack at the IM distance. Their goals are very similar-they want to finish the race.
The Science of Race Day Nutrition
After months of training your heart, body and mind for 140.6 miles of swim/bike/run, GI shutdown is the last thing you want to end your day.
Eat Like a Hobbit
I like to eat like a hobbit. Even on my lower volume days, I’ll aim to eat four meals throughout the day. On my highest volume days, I will get up to eight meals a day.
