In the world of triathlon, the path to success is often a winding one, filled with peaks of achievement and valleys of challenges. Two weeks ago, I had the …
Surviving Open Water Swimming
When I raced my first triathlon in 1992 in the warm brown Michigan water, I swam as fast as I could to get out, it felt gross. I did not wear a wetsuit and …
Avoid Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion Tips
I used to love training in the heat. I lived in CO for 21 years and moved to Georgia in April 2016 so have experience in both dry and humid climates If you …
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Functional and Non-functional OverReaching
The understanding of overreaching, overtraining, and the importance of finding a balance in training has evolved significantly over the years. In the past, I …
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Mid Season Burnout
Training for a endurance events requires a significant amount of physical and mental effort, and it's not uncommon to experience fatigue or a lack of motivation …
#1 Tip when Choosing Events
Quote of the week: "Let adaptation drive your training, not your wants or needs." Steve Magness, The Growth Equation. What does "Let adaptation be the …