“My recent training sessions have become significantly more challenging for me to successfully complete. At what point do you bail out or modify the session to something achievable during the day? How far do you let the current training session carry on with the knowledge it may influences your ability to complete the next day’s training session?”…
“I see my Garmin 920xt has a race prediction for running. I wonder what these are based on? My predictions are much faster than what I actually run. Anyone else see that?” -confidentjellyfish (via Reddit) If you have one of the newer Garmins you have no doubt seen (and possibly obsessed over) the Garmin…
As a newly coached athlete, it can be daunting to figure out what’s important in your training logs. While every coach values data and communication, some things just are not that important while others are critical. I can’t speak for all coaches, but I think most would agree with the following items below. First let’s…
In a recently reposted Triathlete Mag I explored How to Track Your Training Progress. The methods ranged from the basic (excel spreadsheet) to advanced (Training Peaks and Today’s Plan). Today, let’s cover some general principles for tracking training. Next week we’ll discuss the most important things to track. I talk to athletes all the time who…
“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…
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…
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.
