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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 Athlete Ray Moran “Congratulations! Your standing in the 2023 USAT National Rankings has qualified you for a spot on AG Team USA in the Long Course Duathlon.” This email from USA Triathlon (USAT) arrived on April 11, 2024, inviting me to compete in the 2024 World Triathlon Duathlon World Championships, in Zofingen, Switzerland, then[…]
By Coach Lindsay Zemba Leigh As a seasoned triathlete and coach who has raced the inaugural Happy Valley Ironman 70.3 course (and is heading back this year), I can attest to the unique challenges and exciting experiences that await athletes in this iconic event. Let’s delve into the swim, bike, and run courses from my[…]
By Coach Maria Simone I like to make big dreams happen for my athletes and for myself. In many cases, these dreams revolve around aggressive time goals, standing on podiums, or qualifying for specific races, such as the Boston Marathon, World Championships 70.3/140.6, or Team USA. When I work with an athlete long enough, we[…]
Ironman Lake Placid Course Preview.
By Coach Maria Simone In a previous article we reviewed race pacing basics for any type of endurance events. With those overarching guidelines in mind, let’s talk some specifics for triathlon. Triathlon is One Sport Regardless of your distance, it is important to remember that triathlon is one sport. In practice this means that each[…]
Part 1: Pacing Basics By Coach Maria Simone There is no one “big” thing you can do that will add up to your optimal race day performance. Rather, our performance on race day is a consequence of a series of sometimes seemingly inconsequential choices. These are the 1% details that add up to 100% of[…]
Do you love trying new adventures, such as cycling off-road, and running trails? If you do, then a gravel triathlon offers this and so much more. Instead of riding & running on the road, you’ll get the opportunity to experience the challenge of racing on a variety of terrain and surfaces. This article will[…]
By Coach Maria Simone “A bird sitting in a tree never worries if the branch will break. Her trust is not on the branch, but on her own wings.” ~anon. I shared this quote with the athletes at the start of our 2022 Lake Placid Training Camp, and again at our Ironman Lake Placid pre-race[…]
By Coach Maria Simone You pause for a moment as the anticipation builds. You click “register.” Just like that: your journey to race day begins! So, um, what happens now? This article helps you answer this question, by outlining the initial steps to your race day success. Set Goals. Your success begins with a vision[…]
