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By Coach Maria Simone Jane is an endurance athlete who has been experiencing a training “funk” in the past two weeks. She is reporting fatigue during her training, with heavy or “dead” muscles, along with an inability to hit her training targets. As her coach, I begin to ask a series of questions to[…]
By Coach Lindsay Leigh Adding yoga to our routine allows us to reap many benefits, such as greater mobility, flexibility, mobility, concentration, body awareness, mindfulness, and stress relief. There are different types of yoga classes, from Yin-based yoga, which features long holds and is recovery-focused, to flow-based classes, which take you through proper warm-ups (usually[…]
By Coach Maria Simone You may have heard me say before that wrist-based HR monitors, also known as optical sensors, don’t work. A look at any file from a wrist-based strap will show you pretty quickly their general lack of reliability, and tendency to provide erratic readings. Below is a graph of a run that[…]
By Coach Jason Bahamundi In 2014, I entered my first ultra: the Rocky Raccoon 50 miler. I vividly remember two people telling me that they don’t run ultras because they don’t feel like it’s running since it includes hiking. I couldn’t understand this thought process. Hiking is essential to run faster, and it is a[…]
By Coach Maria Simone When the course profile came out for Happy Valley 70.3, many on our team were abuzz because of the considerable climbing on the bike and the run (and maybe the swim). But, Happy Valley isn’t the only race out there that takes us over hill, over dale. As we move into[…]
What are they and do I need them? By Coach Maria Simone In endurance sport, recovery, fueling and hydration can make or break our training progress and race day success. So far, I haven’t said anything you likely don’t already know. But, here’s something you may not have heard of: ketone esters, which is a[…]
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 John DiPalo We work hard for every watt we produce. But not all of those watts go into producing more speed. Sometimes, our equipment can get in the way of our speed. In this article, you’ll learn how to wax your chain to get more of your watts into forward propulsion. Waxing a[…]
Tips for Crewing & Pacing By Coach Maria Simone I love the opportunity to support another runner going for the ultramarathon finish line – especially the first-time finish line. There is something special about being a part of all of that suffering – and watching the human mind, body, and spirit overcome. I love to[…]
By Lindsay Zemba Leigh For the past 5 years, plant-based diets have been on the rise in popularity. The 2018 Netflix documentary, The Game Changers, along with the COVID pandemic, have been key catalysts in this growth. Plant-based food sales were up by 27% in 2020, with many citing health reasons for making the switch[…]
