Putting on a pair of shoes and stepping outside for a run is so…simple. Many people fall in love with running for this very reason – you don’t need a whole lot of gear to run and you can run pretty much anywhere. However, if you are training for...
What are your changes of getting injured during triathlon training? Pretty good, actually… After my PR year of marathon and IRONMAN Triathlon in 2007 where I went 2:46 at Disney Marathon and 8:51 at Challenge Roth, I wanted to go faster in 2008 so I kept...
A Run Field Test to Estimate Lactate Threshold “The body conforms and adapts to the intensities and directions it is habitually subjected to.”— Wolfe’s Law In triathlon and other endurance sports, training intensity – or how hard the effort is – is typically described...
A Fast Triathlon Run Is Not Just About the Training A few years ago I was following one of my clients online as he raced in IRONMAN Lake Placid. He had a fast swim and bike but his run became slower and slower as he progressed through marathon finished with a run time...
Become a Better Runner in Your Next Triathlon Becoming a better runner is a top priority with many triathletes. Becoming better isn’t only about speed though. Proper running form plays an important part of becoming a better runner, and, if your form is off, your...