Updated on August 3, 2016 “Swim 2.4 miles! Bike 112 miles! Run 26.2 miles! Brag for the rest of your life!” — Commander John Collins, USN (1978) A client asked me recently about choosing which IRONMAN distance race (2.4-mile swim / 112-mile bike / 26.2-mile run) to...
In this short video, David Glover, MSE, MS, CSCS discusses the importance of consistency in your triathlon training for success and shares tips help you stay consistent in your training even if you have other competing demands on your time.
Updated on August 9, 2016. The quick answer: No, you really don’t need to train up to the full bike (112 miles) and run (26.2 miles) distances in a single workout prior to the race. In my experiences and observations as both a sub 9-hour IRONMAN athlete and as a...
Krista Schultz, MEd, CSCS shares a running tip to go faster by varying your run speed during your training. A simple method to vary your running speed is to introduce short “pick ups” or intervals into your workout as Krista explains in this short video....
Lasted updated on December 26, 2016. With the winter holidays, the triathlon season is officially over (i.e. the “off season” or “transition season” as I like to call it). As a triathlon coach, the number one question I get from athletes is,...
