As a professional triathlon coach, I've seen countless athletes struggle with the swim portion of their race. This is not uncommon for those who start swimming later in life. Whether you're training for an Ironman or looking to improve your performance in shorter distance triathlons, improving your swim and becoming more “swim fit” can lead to a better triathlon overall…
Are you considering running your first marathon this fall? Congratulations! This is an exciting step into your running journey. This marathon guide is for those nearing to middle age adults who are looking to take on their first marathon or for those who are starting back to running after a long-term lay off. Let’s get started on how you can prepare for your first marathon feat with 7 key points.
As a coach of young runners, one of the most common questions I get among aspiring young runners is "What can I do to improve my speed?" Many assume that means starting out with high intensity interval training repetitions on the track. However, the reality is that the ones who are saying this come in with better 400 and 800 meter times and weaker 3k and 5k times. They lack the aerobic foundation that lower intensity zone 2 aerobic training provides.
A seasoned triathlete may know that training requires a little more than just mastering swim, bike, run as individual disciplines. We need to think of triathlon as one sport instead of 3 sports. It’s important that you become efficient in the swim and bike, so you can still have a strong run.
Imagine two cyclists pushing the same watts – the rider with optimal aero position could shave off 2-8 minutes on an 18-mile ride and potentially an entire hour in an Ironman, compared to a cyclist with a subpar bike fit.
So, you want to be a successful triathlete? Well, of course, you do! That’s why you’re reading this article right now. Perhaps you’re aiming to qualify for the World Championships 70.3 or Kona. The off-season is the perfect time to learn and build new habits to help you reach new levels for the next season that will soon be upon us.
Depending on who you ask, about 30-65% of runners are injured yearly. This statistic is far too high when you consider that runners typically are not getting tackled or experiencing collisions like cyclists often do. The good news is that many of the injuries runners have to deal with can be avoided or minimized. So, we’ve created a list of…
Sweater weather is upon us and although those warm, fuzzy feelings of pumpkin spice lattes, bonfires, and cozy thick blankets put us in a delighted phase of our lives, colder months are also a time for increased levels of depression for many people.
Contributors: FTR Coaches - Kevin Green, DJ Ivie, Sarah Hankla, William Ritter You put in the work all summer and fall for your major marathon in the winter and now it’s time to reap the benefits of all that work and show what you can do. The last thing you need is a last-minute bump in the road caused by…
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