What is a training zone? I had a conversation with an athlete about Zone 3. He said "My rides this week have been focused on building endurance in my new zone 3 …
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Training too much in the “Gray Zone”
How to Put on and Take Off A Wetsuit
Steps on how to put on a wetsuit for your triathlon and open water swim training or competitions! How to Put on a Wetsuit How to Take Off a Wetsuit …
Baseline Fitness Testing
Fitness tests are one way to track your triathlon training progress, every 8-12 weeks. If you are Multisport athlete, we outline a swim, bike and run test …
t2coaching: Benefits of hiring a coach
Are you looking for coaching or just a training plan? What is t2coaching? What is t2training? I started "coaching" 30 years ago. I use the term loosely cause I …
2022 Chattanooga 70. 3 Report from Sean
Pre- Race "I owe a lot to you and Dave, Wendy. Sure, I did the work required in each workout. But your training plans, podcasts, Training Peaks comments, …
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Measuring progress with RPE, Heart Rate, Power and Pace
Whether you do a triathlon, cycling, running, or swimming, training zones are a framework of intensity that guide you in achieving performance adaptations and …
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Strength Training for Triathletes
Many athletes wait till they are 'out of season' to engage in a strength training program. They may be confused with what movements, sets and reps to do which …
Sighting in Open Water
If you don’t swim in a straight line, you can easily add 10-20% to the distance you swim. In an Ironman distance swim, that’s adds up to 400 meters. It …
t2coaching: Breathing Patterns in the pool and open water
Do you have a breathing pattern? Efficient breathing patterns vary. There is no right way, only the best way for you. In most cases, every 3rd or 4th stroke is …
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10 Tips to keep in mind while getting back into the pool
Gratitude Reflect on those moments you dreaded getting in the water, how you felt during the time off and how you feel about swimming again knowing others …
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2008 Ironman World Championship
Come along with Colorado State's Wendy Mader, ('99, M.S., Exercise & Sports Science) as she remembers her run last October down Ahii Drive in Kona, Hawaii, …
How to Choose What Strength and Mobility Exercises Are Best for You
There are hundreds of different exercises, but which ones are right for your limitations and weaknesses. With so many exercises to choose from, completing all …
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Having a strong WHY and KEYS to success.
My first triathlon was in 1992, I was a swimmer, my two friends were teh cyclists and running. I watched the event and knew immediately I wanted to train and …
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Aqua Jogging Not just for Rehabbing injuries
Aqua jogging not just for rehabbing! I started aqua jogging when I got injuried training for my first Ironman in 1997. A friend of mine introduced me to it in …
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Benefits of an Open Water Swim Warm Up
You warm up before to start a training session and should before you start an Open Water Swim or Triathlon Swim Start. Triathlon races are often early in …
