Twelve Critical Steps to Prepare for Your First Ironman – Part One An Ironman is NOT something to take lightly. Even for an experienced triathlete, there are a LOT of…
In the sport of triathlon, the training isn’t simply swimming, biking and running. The foundation of your tri-training needs to be a well-rounded strength training program centered on functional strength…
For most endurance athletes, training and racing becomes their lifestyle. It’s a year-round process. This can be a very healthy thing, but it can lead to overtraining or injuries if…
The term core has become very common when talking about any sort of workout in the gym. But, not everyone really knows what this term means or refers to the…
Pretty much everyone has had some sort of injury at one point or another. We all know how frustrating they can be and no one wants to interrupt their training…
“Coach, I want to do an Ironman.” For many, saying those words are exciting but at the same time a little terrifying. It is difficult to open yourself up and…
The holidays are here! That means holiday parties, family gatherings, and LOTS of food and drinks. So, how do you enjoy it without going overboard? Nearly everyone gains weight during…
No matter what part of the country you live in, including here in Northern California, it can get cold while you’re training outside and you’re going to want to be…
Efficient swimming means faster times with less effort. Whether you are targeting an Ironman or a Sprint Triathlon, you don’t want to be totally zapped after the first discipline. There…
Failing to plan is planning to fail… Every fall, I sit down with each of my athletes and we take time to look back on the season behind us and…