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Setting Goals and The Mental Part of Racing

Now that you have done all the prep, it’s time to start thinking about how to attach your race – mentally.

Training With Power Webinar – November 27th, 2013

Do you have a power meter, but aren’t sure how to use it in racing and training? Considering a power meter for 2014 and want to know how to maximize it’s effectiveness? Join us for our complimentary webinar on November 27th for a look at everything you need to know about training with power. […]

Reach Your Potential in 2014

2014 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 […]

Change in Weight Performance Calculator

A 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 […]

Will a Low Volume Training Approach Work For My Ironman?

We know many successful age group athletes train using a low volume approach, but how do you know it’s right for you? Will it work? Some athletes do very well with scaled back volume while others need more volume to have success on race day. What works for one training buddy might not work for […]

Female Hormone Fluctuations and Impact on Perfomance

Women athletes, you need to check this out. Dealing with the high hormonal phase of your menstrual cycle when it coincides with an important race. There are some definite performance limitations, but with the right strategy you can effectively optimize performance. http://blogs.bicycling.com/blogs/fitchick/2013/09/11/i-am-not-a-small-man/

Pacific Coast Triathlon 2013 – Bill Davis

Pre-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 […]

Ironman and Half Ironman Nutrition

While 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 […]

Caroline Wilson – 2013 Ironman Mont Tremblant Race Report

Ironman 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 […]

Busy Father Destroys Ironman Mont Tremblant on 8.5 – 9.5 Hours of Training Average

Keith Woodside, 39 NEW IRONMAN PR – 10:21:47 – This course was so much more difficult than Ironman Arizona where Keith posted a 10:27:57. CRUSHED THE MARATHON – 3:36. This marathon time was only 45 second slower than his all time best stand alone marathon at Surf City. The Fitness Coaching training philosophy has always […]

Ironman Pacing Thoughts From IMMT

Pacing 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

3 Training Decisions that Will Sabotage Your Triathlon Season

Here 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 […]

Michelle Seidel – 2013 Santa Barbara Long Course Race Report

Pre-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 […]

Not All Triathletes Should Learn How to Spin

If 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 […]

Follow Up to – Why Long Rides Don’t Make You Faster

A few weeks ago I posted a write up about Why Long Rides Don’t Make you Faster and I had a number of follow up questions about this so I thought I’d take a minute to clarify a few points about high intensity intervals within your bike training. First, let me start by saying that […]

Have You Ever Made this Running Mistake?

A few years back I decided that I would push beyond my limits and try to run a faster pace in attempt for a new half marathon personal best. Not just a little faster, but much faster. I was going for hero status. Things were going so well and I was on track for a […]

Laura Booher – June Lake Half Ironman 2013

The 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 […]

Bike Upgrades and the Ironman

Aero 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 […]

Don’t Make these Ironman Mistakes

This 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 […]

Orange County Tri Club Follow up Information

Here 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 […]

Why Going Long Doesn’t Make You Faster

Assuming you have some experience racing, the biggest obstacle to a faster bike split is your ability to ride at a higher intensity and NOT your ability to ride for a longer distance. It’s a mistake to assume that if you want to ride fast for your next Ironman, then you should practice riding the […]

Bill Davis – 2013 Vineman 70.3 Race Report

Vineman 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 […]

Bill Davis – 2013 Oceanside 70.3 Race Report

Oceanside 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 […]

Caroline Wilson – 2013 Rage Triathlon

Caroline 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 […]

Race Reports

Adrienne 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

Adrienne Miller – 2103 Florida 70.3 Race Report 2

Ironman 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 […]

Dynamic Duo – Paul and Mia

Our 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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