triathlon training

How To Develop a Precompetition Mental Toughness Routine

By Dr. JoAnne Bullard As endurance athletes, we have many aspects of training to consider, including the training program, nutrition, equipment and gear, developing our race schedule, working with a coach, and self-care.  A huge component to incorporate in a training program are psychological modalities.  Learning to be proactive with implementing these modalities is an[…]

Switching to Tubeless Tires

What Triathletes Need to Know By Coach Lindsay Leigh The fall and winter months can be a great time to make some upgrades to your bike, and switching to tubeless tires could be the upgrade you’re seeking to gain an advantage. Tubeless tires offer several benefits, including improved rolling resistance, reduced risk of flats, and[…]

4 Lessons from a Mountain Summit: Insights for Endurance Athletes

By Coach Maria Simone   In 2015, I did my first mountain summit. It was a double-summit on a 20-mile loop, earning me the top of both Mt. Marcy and Algonquin, in the Adirondacks.  Above: The top of Mt. Marcy, with my husband John & our dog Pace, who at the time was a young[…]

Altitude Acclimation for Endurance Athletes

By Coach Maria Simone Above (L to R): Melina Grudzinski, Clarissa Ramos, Maria Simone & Sally Kado atop Mt. Elbert, the highest peak in Colorado at 14,439 feet.  __________________________________ I went to high altitude for the first time when I ran the Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in the Grand Canyon in 2015. The rims themselves sit at 7500-7700[…]

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