Many triathletes either love or hate the swim. Because swimming is so technique driven and an early adoption sport “adult onset swimmers” are disadvantaged from the start. Rarely are late onset swimmers able to rise to level of even an average swim team kid. The good news for the adult onset swimmers is of that…
“I’m training for my first race and I’m excited. The problem is, things have been crazy at work and I’m only getting in about half my training. Where should I cut?” Many athletes have asked a similar version of the above question. Say you’re training for your first race (or first longer distance race) and…
How should you pick your very first (or next) race? There are so many great races these days it can be overwhelming to choose. Plus there are the factors, of race distance or timing which expand or limit the options further. Let’s look at some factors to consider below: Distance– We all know the guy or…
Thinking about adding a road bike to your arsenal? Wondering if it’s worth it? Triathlete Magazine recently posted last year’s article, “Why Triathletes Should Consider Buying A Road Bike.” In this article, we explored six ways a road bike can help you. For many years, I only had a tri bike, which I would take…
In a recently reposted Triathlete Mag article, I explored the idea of going faster (outside) on the bike with less effort. Specifically, we looked at the effects of power, weight, and aerodynamics and how each factor contributes to speed. You can read an excerpt and link over below: What is a realistic way to compare riders of different…
Overwhelmed at the though of gear and gadgets needed for tri? Today, in the first part of our series, we’ll explore the equipment you actually need for your first triathlon. In the next part of the series, we’ll explore extra equipment that supports your training as you continue to train and race. Then in the third…
This week’s QOTW was inspired by the question asked by most beginners at one time or another. Variations of the question include “Is my heart rate too (fast, slow, high, low). ” Here, we seek to get to the root of the issue which is heart rate without context. If you look at any…
The month has flown by and we have a lot of great results to report from our star athletes: Congratulations to Andy Smith, who had a fantastic, well executed race at 2017 Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene yesterday! Nice work, Andy. Great job to everyone who raced at the Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon this weekend! Lots of…
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.
