The Neglected Cool Down
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.
13 Hacks for the Triathlete Parent
13 tips to fit triathlon training into your life as a triathlete-parent.
3 Winter Time Trainer Workouts for Triathletes
Riding indoors doesn’t have to be monotonous. We offer 3 trainer workouts for triathletes to help you spice up your indoor training!
12 Tips to Make Sure You are “A” Race Ready
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ~Benjamin Franklin As your key “A” race of the season draws closer, are you taking all the steps – big and small – to make sure you are setting yourself up for success? While not all things can be anticipated and prepared for, there are[…]
Happy Birthday to Me! 2015 Timberman Race Report
[This Timberman race report is written by Stephanie Riis, who celebrated her 40th birthday by racing her first 70.3 triathlon. This post details her experiences.] I’ve been what you would call an endurance athlete (aka junkie) for the past seven or eight years. I am always looking for ways to challenge my limits, attain new goals[…]
Off-season: A season of opportunity
You’ve worked hard during the run or triathlon season, and now you are ready to play hard. It’s finally off-season. Good. It’s important to have a break from focused training and racing. But, don’t let the next few weeks or months go by without reflecting on the ways in which you can prepare yourself for an[…]
Register, train, race: It’s that simple to set up your race calendar
I ran into a long-time friend of mine who is recently returning to the gym after taking some time off following the birth of her son. She mentioned that she wanted to try her first official running race this Spring. “But, you know, I don’t know…” As her voice trailed, I seized the moment to[…]