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…
As triathletes we spend a lot of time working many, many reps in one direction;meaning we move straight in the same direction rather than side-to-side like many ball sport athletes. This can lead to weaker stabilizing muscles on our lateral side such as the gluteus medius that supports us in a single leg stance while running. But if you're consistent with your training sessions, then strength training can be a great addition to a well-balanced training program.
Many endurance runners and triathletes under fuel with carbohydrates in their training. We will teach you how and when to fuel with carbohydrates.
Most athletes nearly always include improving nutrition in their annual goal-setting. And with that goal-setting comes the wondering of “Should I eat Whole30? Keto? Paleo? Or should I do some kind of ‘detox’.” Certainly, eating the right foods plays a huge role in your overall athletic performance, long-term health, and how you feel each day. When I surveyed the athletes…
You have signed up to your first IRONMAN®, found a great coach and have loads of questions but who to ask? You may think some of your questions are a bit embarrassing but as Albert Einstein said, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow but the important thing is not to stop questioning”. Here are answers to questions you may have, and I have answered before but if you don't see the answer to your question then reach out to me and I will be happy to answer them. This is the final part of the three part series.
You have signed up to your first IRONMAN®, found a great coach and have loads of questions but who to ask? You may think some of your questions are a bit embarrassing but as Albert Einstein said, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow but the important thing is not to stop questioning”. Here are answers to questions you may have, and I have answered before but if you don't see the answer to your question then reach out to me and I will be happy to answer them. This is part 2 of a three-part blog series.
You have signed up to your first IRONMAN®, found a great coach and have loads of questions but who to ask? You may think some of your questions are a bit embarrassing but as Albert Einstein said, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow but the important thing is not to stop questioning”. Here are answers to questions you may have, and I have answered before but if you don't see the answer to your question then reach out to me and I will be happy to answer them. This is part 1 of a three-part blog and in my first one I will cover some training and swimming tips.
BY WILLIAM RITTER 5 tips to faster Transitions - The underrated 4th discipline of Triathlon. Ask just about any triathlon coach who tells their athletes they need to practice transitions, and they will likely tell you of the funny looks they get or times when they just get flatly ignored. Those funny looks would likely change to rapt attention with…
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.
An aerodynamic position on the bike is a hallmark of triathlon racing. Here’s how to find the best setup for you.
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