Most triathlete’s seasons are coming to and end and they are often confused as to what they should do next. The offseason is a great time to focus on your weaknesses and many people choose to implement a swim, bike, or run focus, which is a great idea, but not where you should start. I would argue that your number 1 offseason priority should be to simply have fun! Continue reading “Your Number 1 Offseason Priority?”
It’s race day – and you’ve got nerves. Really serious nerves. Suddenly those nerves force you to have doubt:
“What did you do?”
“You’re not ready for this, what were you thinking?”
“My gosh, look at the size of those athlete – I can’t compete with them.” Continue reading “Race Day Nerves? – Don’t Be Afraid of the Cat”
I’d like to think that I am a fairly typical middle of the pack, middle aged athlete. Like many, I started exercising to lose weight. This eventually lead to running, triathlon, cycling, etc… and it worked! I initially lost 70# but recently I have struggled with gaining and losing the same 20-30# every winter and summer and I’m tired of it. Continue reading “The Carnivore Diet – for an endurance athlete?”
After two straight years of solid (although inconsistent) Ironman training I found that I’ve completely lost my triathlon mojo. I’m struggling to even hop on the bike, and as those who know me will attest, that’s not normal. I have zero races on the calendar going forward and have no motivation to sign up for one… until this past weekend! Continue reading “Lost your triathlon mojo?”
Does this sound familiar? You are swimming along, doing your workout and a piece of vegetation touches your leg. You PANIC! Knowing that a very big shark is about to take a bite out of you – never mind you are in a pool. I feel your pain, and I share your anxiety; dare I say fear. Continue reading “Sharks Don’t Eat People . . . Very Often”
