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By Coach Lindsay Leigh Swimming is a low injury risk sport but swimmer’s aren’t injury free. Swimmer’s shoulder, or rotator cuff tendonitis, is the most common injury for swimmers. Unfortunately if you’ve been swimming long enough, it’s often not if you’ll get it, it’s when. 47% of collegiate swimmers and 48% of masters swimmers have[…]
By Coach Lindsay Leigh Swimming does not require much gear besides a cap and goggles. However, a few key swim gear items can make you a faster, stronger swimmer, while others are not worth your money. To help you sort through what swim gear is worth it, and what isn’t, here is a complete list[…]
Take this 10-point quiz to find out! by Coach Maria Simone Asking whether you need to hire a coach is fair question, and one that our coaching team has considered at length – especially so given the complexities wrought by living, training and racing through a pandemic. Before we can answer this question, it is[…]
by Coach Maria Simone A training camp is a great way to put in focused training, without the worries and bustle of everyday life getting in the way. Long days of training, followed by great food and recovery support our growth as athletes. In the winter months, some lucky endurance sport enthusiasts may take time[…]
We’ve all been there: a workout goes off the rails. In some cases, a rough training session can be avoided if we take some time prepare the “little details” of execution. Here are 9 training tips to nail your next session. 1️⃣ Prepare your fuel and hydration the night before. Consider the full duration of[…]
Be strategic by using periodization to organize phases of your strength training. ~By Coach Lindsay Leigh Strength training supports our performance and reduces injury risk. Given how important this is for endurance athletes need strength training, we’ll cover some best practices for implementing a periodized strength training routine throughout your season. Phase 1: Adapt Before[…]
~ By Coach Lindsay Leigh If there was ever a time to create or build out your home gym, thanks to COVID, now is that time! If your gym is still closed, or you’re not comfortable going to the gym, you can still have a high-quality at-home workout with some key equipment. In this article,[…]
While the end of a workout may sometimes seem unimportant, it really sets us up to recover properly, both mentally and physically, so we can have a quality workout the next day.
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13 tips to fit triathlon training into your life as a triathlete-parent.
