Unless you have a flexible or nontraditional work schedule, something every dedicated athlete must face, at least occasionally, is the prospect of training early in the morning. It can be tough to wake up knowing others are still snug in their beds. But how best to make it happen? This week’s question is answered below by…
What cadence should I ride? This is a common question from new cyclists faced with a host of new data, when before they may have just been focused on mph and cadence as their only two metrics for measuring their cycling performance.
It’s been a few weeks since we’ve posted a QOTW, but this week’s is a good one. Anonymous athlete asked the following question: How do you run easy? I keep messing it up. I don’t want to go too easy, but usually end up drifting into the grey faster area. Mix in hills, longer…
As a new endurance athlete, it’s easy to focus on wanting to be a vet. But there are some great advantages to being a newbie! Check out some of them on the Podium Multisport Blog!
From the cradle to the grave, life is all about competition. As much as we try to smooth it over, to sugar coat things, and to promote the values of teamwork, competition is part of our genes. For those of us who grew up in generation x or y, thus mostly insulated from survival urgency,…
It was a whirlwind day in Chattanooga! We had a ton of athletes and coaches compete and lots of barriers and goals were shattered. Notably, Joe Cline completed his very FIRST triathlon and Dane Newman completed his very first 70.3. Coaches Tim and Kathryn along with Deirdre Dekock also snagged their spots to worlds taking…
Energy Lab coaches and athlete enjoyed great weather and some speedy racing at Tri The Mountains – Triathlon Club, Blue Ridge, GA this weekend. – #teampodium‘s Alan Schwartzwald PR’d at Tri the Mountains by nearly 8′ with a bike split 5′ faster than last year! – #teampodium’s Sarah McLean PR’d by 7’ from last year…
Today, we’re profiling athlete Andy Smith. Over the last three years, Andy has progressed from an 8 hour 70.3 finisher to a 5 hour 70.3 finisher. What are some of the factors that have led to his success and what keeps him tri-ing? Read more below: Andy Smith has been an Energy Lab coached athlete…
In part 1, Ilana Katz talked about many of the reasons why you should consider using real food during training and racing. Then in part 2, she shared ideas about the what and how much! Now in our final installment, she gives us some best practices on balanced meals. Enjoy! Balance your caloric intake (what you eat) and caloric…
We had some outstanding racing this weekend! For many it was the first big multisport race of the year! Xterra Fort Yargo After two races in the past two weekends, Mark Smith still was able to best his time by nearly 5′ from last year @ Xterra Fort Yargo Triathlon! Nice work! Chattahoochee Challenge Half…
