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3 Essential Tips to Simulate a Stronger Open Water Swimming in the Pool

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Post published:January 20, 2021
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Open Water Swimming (OWS) can be a challenge for beginner triathletes due to the dynamic conditions, such as not being able to see the bottom or even your hand in front of your face, or the wind causing an absurd amount of chop to swim through. So, it's best to familiarize yourself with the conditions of an OWS beforehand as you will likely experience a lot of thrashing and physical contact with other swimmers. You can best prepare for this by simulating an open water experience in the pool. Here are three pool drills you can use in your practice during the week that you easily integrate into your warm-up or main set.

Why Every Runner Needs Trails in their Training Plan

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Post published:December 17, 2020
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By: Gina Rymal Why Every Runner Needs Trails in their Training Plan BY GINA RYMAL As featured in TrainingPeaks. Trail running is a great way to mix up your training—and it comes with lots of long-term benefits for your running. When running trails or off-road, runners can add many benefits to their existing running program. Whether they are training for a…

Nutrition for Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury

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Post published:December 3, 2020
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By: Jayden Chapman, MS, RD, LD, METS I, USAT Triathlon Coach As seen on Performance RD. The basic principles of sports nutrition are certainly relevant to athletes with spinal cord injury, but the application of these principles can be different due to some of the physiological changes that happen following an injury. Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to changes in…

What’s the Big Deal with Aerodynamics?

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Post published:October 18, 2020
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An aerodynamic position on the bike is a hallmark of triathlon racing. Here’s how to find the best setup for you.

10 Tips to Get Mentally Tough

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Post published:September 27, 2020
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Mental toughness is the difference between good athletes and great ones. Here’s how to train your brain for success.

Effective Strategies to Beat Summer Heat

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Post published:August 29, 2020
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Embracing heat training can give you some powerful adaptations. Here’s how to do it right. By. William Ritter As featured in TrainingPeaks. AUGUST 27, 2020 · BY WILLIAM RITTER In many summer Ironman and 70.3 triathlons, you’ll be riding your bike in the late morning and running in the early afternoon, when temperatures are at their highest. Even some cycling races start…

Personalizing Your Hydration Plan

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Post published:August 16, 2020
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AUGUST 13, 2020 · BY WILLIAM RITTER Find out how to calculate your sweat rate, understand your sweat content, and plan your hydration for optimal performance. This article is as featured in TrainingPeaks These factors can also influence your sweat rate and will also be affected by how acclimatized you are—and even the clothing you are wearing. Plus there’s one large factor…

How To Start Your Hydration Plan

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Post published:August 3, 2020
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JULY 30, 2020 · BY WILLIAM RITTER The key to a good hydration plan is to start off (and stay) hydrated. As seen on TrainingPeaks. The key to a good hydration plan is to start off (and stay) hydrated. The very first step of implementing your hydration plan is to start it off already hydrated. It won’t work otherwise. Just like…

Can You Perform While Dehydrated?

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Post published:July 12, 2020
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Is there performance through dehydration? As seen on TrainingPeaks. Scientifically speaking, dehydration occurs when you’re using more water than you’re taking in, usually due to sweating, excessive vomiting/diarrhea/urination, or insufficient water intake. Among other symptoms, dehydration causes a reduction in blood plasma, which increases blood viscosity, or thickness. This makes it more difficult for your heart to pump, causing an…

What You Should Know About Hyponatremia

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Post published:May 20, 2020
Post category:FTR Blog hydration

As seen on TrainingPeaks. Water is key to performance, but it turns out you can have too much of a good thing. I started running in 1996. This was the same time that the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) came out with their journal article that encouraged athletes to drink as much water as they can reasonably tolerate. This…

3 Essential Tips to Simulate a Stronger Open Water Swimming in the Pool

Why Every Runner Needs Trails in their Training Plan

Nutrition for Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury

What’s the Big Deal with Aerodynamics?

10 Tips to Get Mentally Tough

Effective Strategies to Beat Summer Heat

Personalizing Your Hydration Plan

How To Start Your Hydration Plan

Can You Perform While Dehydrated?

What You Should Know About Hyponatremia

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