Pre Race So the only reason why even I got involved in triathlons (in 2012) was to complete an Ironman. So I was extremely excited to finally get a chance to put myself to the test. A month prior to the race, I did Soma 70.3 as a trial run to preview portions of the […]
Continue readingPre-Race: November 17, 2013 I completed my first IronMan. There’s a ton of training and preparation for an IronMan but I won’t take you all the way back to when my brother talked me into this crazy endeavor. I’m going to start my race report on the Wednesday evening before the event. My brother drove […]
Continue readingNow that you have done all the prep, it’s time to start thinking about how to attach your race – mentally.
Continue reading2014 Planning Workshop We’ll teach you how to optimize your training by looking at the following topics: What periodization model would work best for you – traditional or reverse Athlete Typing – knowing this makes a huge impact on how you should structure training Sample workouts from each of the key training blocks […]
Continue readingA legitimate change in body weight will make you faster. Wether you are carrying extra muscle mass or extra body fat, these additional pounds will slow you down on the run. This calculator will give you a good estimate how a few extra pounds can improve your time. Once again, this assumes that the weight […]
Continue readingPre-Race 3:30 AM – Rise and shine. This morning I was heading to the race by myself for the first time that I can remember. Mindy had a long run to do in the morning before the race and was planning to park 8 miles away and run to the venue. My plan was […]
Continue readingWhile there are general principles to follow, nutrition has to work for your individual needs as an athlete. For me personally, the Osmo active hydration works very well. Dr. Stacy Sims, founder of Osmo, is a big believer in using liquids to hydrate and real food/solids for calories. However, this idea of “solid” nutrition may […]
Continue readingIronman Mt Tremblant was my “A” race of the season. I trained hard and felt I was race ready. We arrived in Mt Tremblant late Wednesday evening after a long day of travel. I was more than ready to run, bike or swim after sitting for an entire day. Our bikes arrived Thursday […]
Continue readingPacing in an Ironman is the golden ticket to a solid run. Here are a few thoughts regarding pacing taken from my recent Ironman at Mont Tremblant. Want more like this? Sign up to keep them coming your way. Email Address
Continue readingHere are 3 training mistakes that will sabotage your triathlon season and limit your improvement: 1) Most of your rides are long and slow. Somewhere along the way we as triathletes were programmed to believe that longer is better. All of a sudden a 3 hour ride wasn’t quite good enough because your training buddies […]
Continue readingPre-Pre-Race: I’m competitive. Yes, I know – what a shock! That said, my biggest competitor is myself. That’s why preparing for the 2013 Santa Barbara Long Course triathlon (1m swim, 34m ride, 10m run) was challenging for me. 2012 was my first season of racing and this year is the first time I’ve had the […]
Continue readingIf you have a power meter and are aware of your functional threshold power (FTP), then you also know what cadence you typically ride at to produce that power. Athletes can reach their FTP through a lower cadence (80-85) and some hit their FTP at a higher cadence(96-99). This cadence is your “go to” comfort […]
Continue readingThe advertisement for this race is “The Toughest Race in the Most Beautiful Place”. I spoke with different racers throughout the course and they all seemed to agree with this statement. This race is tough and is not for anyone who is not physically and mentally ready for this grueling challenge. Having said this, it’s […]
Continue readingAero Helmet, aero wheels. skin suit, or power meter? Which of these is most beneficial for Ironman racing? Before we look at which upgrade will shave seconds and minutes off of your time, let’s take a look at the goal of your Ironman bike ride. Your goal is not to simply ride as hard as […]
Continue readingThis past weekend I completed the full Aquabike up at Vineman as a prep race for Ironman Mont Tremblant. As many of you know, the full Vineman Ironman going on at the same time. While racing, I made observations that I want to pass along to all of you. These observations will be in the […]
Continue readingHere are some great resources for hydration and fueling. These articles will give you more detailed information about what I covered regarding Race Nutrition. Check this out Here are the the link to the videos I showed: Osmo Video and Skratch Labs Video Here is what I do for race day nutrition. Want more information […]
Continue readingVineman 70.3 2013 Race Report Race Goals, Plans and Expectations I did this race in 2012 and I had a PR on the course; I really enjoyed the whole venue so I came back for more this year. Last year my time was 6:01:34, I finished 26th out of about 70 in AG and it […]
Continue readingOceanside 2013 Race Report Introduction This is my 3rd race at Oceanside and it was my first on the new course. The swim is the same, the bike is slightly different (slower) and the run is completely changed (harder). I had one goal for this race and that was to come home in my […]
Continue readingCaroline Wilson Rage 70.3 Race Report 4/20/13 I was looking forward to the first long course race of the season. The plan was to utilize this race as a stepping stone and barometer for my “A” race, Ironman Mt. Tremblant (8/18/13). I was given plenty of warning that the course is tough and it’s […]
Continue readingAdrienne Miller – Florida 70.3 Oliver Bohlman – Oceanside 70.3 Joby Gutierrez – Honu 70.3 Caroline Wilson – The Rage 70.3 Bill Davis – Oceanside 70.3
Continue readingIronman 70.3 Florida Race Report Haines City, FL May 19, 2013 Ironman 70.3 Florida was my second race of the year, the first being Ironman 70.3 Oceanside in March. I had not planned on doing Florida but since I’ve been in Florida the past six months, have missed out on so many team races […]
Continue readingOur featured athletes are Paul McGregor and Mia Gutierrez. These two are the best spectators on the planet. Here’s a few reasons why: 1. They are there before the swim start of every race – usually in the dark with the rest of the triathletes. 2. You can spot them just about every time […]
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Continue readingOur top stand out performance was at Oceanside where our team took 2nd place in the Ironman team competition. As of right now, we are in 5th place out 180 teams. Here’s a look at the benefits of placing in the top 5 by the end of the season: You can earn points just by […]
Continue readingI have been riding my road bike for about 2.5 months and I just recently raced it in my last half ironman. I noticed that my normal power ranges which I can hold on my TT bike were really tough to hit on my road bike -not only in training, but also in this last […]
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Continue readingTraining and Preparation About three weeks before Wildflower, I had the opportunity to get a long swim in fresh water when Martha (Tri La Vie) hosted an open water swim event at Lake Mission Viejo. It was a good event, and I felt strong in the water. After that 1.7 mile swim, however, I had […]
Continue readingA few weeks ago, I thought I was going to have to pull out of this race. I had been sick for about a 1 ½ months off and on with walking pneumonia thrown into the mix. I was finally able to work out and do my first long ride of the year and longest run […]
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