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Where the Waiting Ends: My Western States 100 Begins By Coach Maria Simone We wait so long for a thing to happen. But, before we know it, the time has come to begin. And now, it’s my turn to start. It’s the eve of my first – and likely only – running of the Western[…]
By Coach Lindsay Zemba Leigh ‘Tis the season when triathletes can branch out from pool swimming and get into the open water. To be ready for our best race day, learning how to maximize both safety and performance in open water is crucial. For many triathletes, the open water is the most anxiety-producing aspect of[…]
By Coach Maria Simone What should we do when we have to miss training? First, recognize that all of us will miss at least some aspect of our training across a season due to illness, injury, work, competing priorities, and so on. So, you aren’t alone! Realize, as well, that some limited misses in[…]
By Coach Lindsay Zemba Leigh We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But is there truth to it? Absolutely…and especially for athletes! Having a healthy, balanced breakfast full of nutrient-dense carbs and protein replenishes your stored glycogen after a nighttime fast, revs up your metabolism so you burn[…]
By Coach Lindsay Zemba Leigh Ironman World Champs in Nice lived up to its hype – beautiful and epicly challenging! I hope this review helps you plan your training and travel for racing there – a once in a lifetime trip and race! Weather: After last year’s event, I expected heat and humidity[…]
TLDR – Yes, it’s important! By Coach Maria Simone Here’s the scene: You are short on time and won’t be able to fit in your entire workout. So, you decide you’ll shorten the warm-up – or maybe even cut it out entirely. You think: This won’t make that big of a difference, and I’ll[…]
By Coach Maria Simone As Ben Franklin once opined, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes…and the desire of an endurance athlete to go faster and/or further.” Okay, maybe I added that last bit. But it’s true, right? Athletes seek to improve as a constant state of being.[…]
By Coach Lindsay Zemba Leigh Have you ever made your coach a little (okay, or maybe a lot?) cranky by moving a workout without consulting them first? There’s a reason for our crankiness, and I’ll explain why in this article. Let’s start with this general principle: The order of workouts is just as important[…]
By Coach Lindsay Zemba Leigh The freestyle kick can be a source of contention among many triathletes, at least for those who don’t come from a swimming background. I’ve had many athletes ask me if they need to kick, or if kick sets are worthwhile (I wouldn’t prescribe them if I didn’t think they were[…]
By Coach Maria Simone ‘Tis the season when flu, virus, colds, and more circulate in our closed spaces. Despite our best efforts to remain healthy, getting sick is usually not an if, it’s a when. So, when it happens you may find yourself wondering if it is safe or smart to train. Sometimes training while[…]
