ENDURANCEWORKS Triathlon Training and Racing Blog
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As service to the sport of triathlon and other endurance sports, we provide our clients and friends with articles that we feel will benefit them in their pursuit of personal excellence in triathlon, other endurance sports and life.
Time Saving Training Tactics for Triathletes: Part 1
One of the biggest challenges for triathletes is "fitting it all in." You're training for 3 different sports - swim, bike, run - plus need time for strength training, recovery, etc. on top of everything else you're doing in your life. In Part 1 of "Time Saving Tactics...
Krista Demonstrates the Ski Lunge Exercise
Tight hips or back? The ski lunge (or skater lunge) is a dynamic stretching exercise for the hips that helps to improve lateral range of motion in the lower body. The lateral angle of the motion opens the hip musculature that works in that plane of movement and can...
Tips for Creating a Triathlon Fueling & Hydration Plan
David Glover, MSE, MS, CSCS walks you through the questions you need to ask and steps to practice in creating your own triathlon fueling and hydration plan. Remember that fueling and hydration needs are highly individual; therefore, it is critical that you practice...
Tips for Finding Balance with Triathlon Training and Racing
“Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.”— Johann Goethe Training for three different sports is a daunting task by itself, but throw in other responsibilities like a job, family, travel, social life, pets and friends, then...
Learn to Be in the Moment on Triathlon Race Day
"Do what you can do in the moment." — Dave Scott, 6x Ironman World Champion Being present during your training and racing is a a powerful tool to maximize your performance on race day. In this video David Glover, MS, CSCS discusses the importance of being in the...
Affirmations – a Simple, Yet Powerful Mental Training Tool for Triathlon
"If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." — Henry Ford Affirmations are a simple, yet powerful tool that you can use in your training to prepare mentally for success on race day. Coach David Glover, MSE, MS, CSCS explains how you...
Tips for How to Transition from Bike to Run Faster in a Triathlon
“Our life is frittered away by detail…Simplify, simplify.” — Henry David Thoreau Transitions are the fourth event in a triathlon, as your transition time from swim to bike and bike to run count toward your total time. In this video David Glover, MS, CSCS talks you...
What to Wear on Triathlon Race Day (for Women)
Swim. Bike. Run. Three different events in one race. What should a female triathlete wear on triathlon race day? Coach Krista Schultz, MEd, CSCS discusses and demonstrates what women wear during a triathlon on race day with primary considerations being transition...
Overview of USA Triathlon Water Temperature Guidelines for Wearing Wetsuits
If you can wear a wetsuit during a triathlon swim, you will go faster, especially if you don't come from a swimming background. USA Triathlon has specific water temperature guidelines as to when you can and can't wear a wetsuit during a race. Former pro triathlete...
How to Sight Buoys in a Triathlon Open Water Swim
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. So why not swim as straight as possible between the buoys of your next triathlon? David Glover explains and Krista Schultz demonstrates how to efficiently and effectively sight the buoys and the course...
Tips for Triathlon Race Week – What to Do (and Not to Do)
It's the last week before your triathlon. You've done all the hard work. So now what? David Glover shares tips and strategies for triathlon race week from final preparations to reviewing the athlete guide to what to do the day before the race.
Review of USA Triathlon’s List of Top 10 Most Commonly Violated Rules
With swim, bike and run components plus transitions, there are a lot of rules in triathlon to know and remember like drafting, equipment abandonment and bicycle helmets. David Glover and Brad Rex team up to review the top 10 most commonly violated USA Triathlon rules....
Choosing the Best Triathlon Training Plan…for You
Training for your first IRONMAN 70.3® or sprint triathlon this year? Or maybe you've done a few IRONMAN® triathlons but need more structure in your training to achieve a new personal best time? Training plans can be a cost effective way to leverage the knowledge of an...
Tips for Running Down Hills More Efficiently
Have you ever run down a hill and felt like you lost control? Or run downhill so slow that it feels like everyone is running past you? Although not as technique dominant as swimming, running efficiently is still important to maximize your performance while minimizing...
4 Simple Strength Exercises to Improve Cycling Strength and Form
Being strong and efficient on the bike means strengthening and utilizing the powerful muscles of your back, abdominals and glutes. Krista Schultz, MEd, CSCS demonstrates four simple strength exercises that you should do to improve your cycling efficiency.
How to Set Up Your Triathlon Transition Area
Transitions are often called the fourth event in a triathlon as your transition time counts toward your race name. Setting up your transition area correctly will help you transition smoother and faster. David Glover, MS, CSCS walks you through how to set up your...
View Recording of “7 Daily Nutrition Habits for a Better, Healthier Body” Webinar
If you missed last night's webinar, 7 Daily Nutrition Habits for a Better, Healthier Body, the recording is now available... Are you frustrated by your weight or low energy levels? Do want to learn about making better food choices? Our daily nutrition habits make a...
Krista Schultz Reviews Efficient Running Form for Running Up Hills
Have you started running up a hill and felt like your form was falling apart? Or maybe you started out running up a hill too fast and faded quickly? Running up hills is challenging. Coach Krista Schultz, MEd, CSCS discusses proper form for running efficiently and...
So What Is Cycling Cadence and How Do You Measure It?
Cycling cadence is a measure of how many revolutions per minute that your legs are pedaling. An efficient cadence results in a faster bike split for triathlons and cycling events. What is an optimal cycling cadence and how do you increase your cadence if it’s too low?...
Why and How to Increase Your Running Cadence
Running at a faster cadence is more efficient and potentially much faster. So how do you increase running cadence? Coach Krista Schultz, MEd, CSCS tells you how in this video.
So What Is Proper and Efficient Running Form?
We learn to run as kids but, for many of us, no one has ever really shown us how to run efficiently and smoothly. Coach Krista Schultz, MEd, CSCS shares tips and cues for efficient form while running.
View Recording of “Creating a Nutrition & Hydration Plan for Triathlon”
About this Webinar Should you drink water or a sports drink during your training sessions? Have you ever bonked or became dehydrated? How many calories per hour should you try to consume while training or racing - and should those calories include protein? Two of the...
The Perfect Running Interval: Adding High Intensity Intervals to Become a Faster Runner
High-intensity interval sessions are key for boosting fitness and speed in endurance events like triathlons and marathons. In this article that appeared in Triathlete Magazine, Coach Krista Schultz, MEd, CSCS offers up interval guidelines and three different interval...
So What Is Exercise Intensity and Why Do We Care About It When Training?
“The body conforms and adapts to the intensities and directions it is habitually subjected to.”— Wolfe’s Law In triathlon, training intensity – or how hard the effort is – is typically described by terms such as aerobic, sub-threshold, lactate threshold, VO2 and...
