I know that as the weather turns each year at the end of a season, I always put off the setup of my indoor trainer until the very last minute. I guess in a way, it is my attempt to have no excuses for one last outdoor ride no matter how cold or dark the day might be. Continue reading “5 Keys to Successful Indoor Trainer Use this Winter”
Your Triathlon Season is Over: Now What?
Your Off-Season is the beginning of the road to success in 2020.
You’ve finished your final race and completed your triathlon season. The off-season has begun. After months of structured training and racing, the calendar is empty and the cold, short days of winter are rapidly approaching. For some athletes, this is a depressing time. The reality though is that Champions are made in the off-season. Continue reading “Your Triathlon Season is Over: Now What?”
Overcome Race Day Nerves
Last weekend I had the opportunity to talk to a couple of our BSC athletes while they were lined up for their race swim start. Both of them said the same thing to me – “I’m pretty nervous.” That struck me as odd since both athletes have several years of long course triathlon experience. Continue reading “Overcome Race Day Nerves”
Bilateral Breathing – Yes You Should!
If you have been swimming for any length of time you have likely heard the term ‘bilateral breathing.’ Most typically, you will see bilateral breathing when a swimmer breathes on an odd number strokes, every third stroke for instance. More generally, bilateral breathing refers to the ability to breathe to both the left and the right side. Continue reading “Bilateral Breathing – Yes You Should!”
Spring Renewal
I was awakened tonight by the sound of rolling thunder – natures announcement that Spring has well and truly arrived. For many of us, it means the days of forced indoor training sessions are coming to an end as we once again are able to ride and run outdoors. Continue reading “Spring Renewal”
Successful Training During Business Travel
Over the past few years my business travel has increased as my career has advanced. Increasing responsibilities at work have created additional pressure to spend quality time with family and achieve my professional ambitions, while still reaching my triathlon goals. Continue reading “Successful Training During Business Travel”
Cross-Training for Better Running
Elite runners have turned to cross-training for decades to provide a respite for those niggling injuries. But cross-training has benefits far beyond overcoming injury. Continue reading “Cross-Training for Better Running”
The Catch and Elusive Vertical Forearm
The freestyle – front crawl – catch may be the single most misunderstood thing in swimming. Arguably, the catch itself provides no actual propulsion and in many ways, the catch is nothing more than a brief transitional phase between the entry and the pull. Continue reading “The Catch and Elusive Vertical Forearm”
The One Thing
Winter has taken hold as triathletes across the country are beginning their base training programs in preparation for next season. At this time of year, I am regularly asked, “What’s the ONE thing I can do to improve my performance on race day?” Continue reading “The One Thing”
Freestyle Kicking
I am going to start by making what many will consider to be a controversial statement. You are not looking to get much, if ANY propulsion from your kick. Continue reading “Freestyle Kicking”
