5 Keys to Successful Indoor Trainer Use this Winter

Indoor TrainerI 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.

USAT National Championship Podium

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?”

Bilateral Breathing – Yes You Should!

Swimmer breathingIf 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!”

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”

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”