Understanding How Bonking Occurs Have you ever done a long bike or run training session or race and suddenly “hit the wall” or “blown up”? There’s a sudden feeling of fatigue and low energy. Your legs feel heavy and your movement feels...
What Is an Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramp (EAMC)? EAMC’s can be defined as “painful, involuntary contractions of skeletal muscle that occur during or immediately after exercise and are common in endurance athletes.”1 Possible triggers for cramps...
About this Webinar Are you racing a full or half Ironman® distance triathlon this year? This presentation is designed to provide you with tangible tips and strategies that you can use to achieve a faster finish in your full or half IRONMAN® distance triathlon. Topics...
With high, dry temperatures and an elevation of 5,430 feet above sea level, Boulder, Colorado is a challenging venue for an IRONMAN Triathlon, especially if you’re coming from sea level. Even if you are acclimated to the elevation, which takes at least two...
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...
