The Unique Twist in Triathlon Run Training Tactics
Triathlon run training is just the same as any run training program, right? Well, yes… and no. The Similarities All run training whether it’s for your next 5K race or your upcoming sprint distance triathlon shares the same three basic elements, or what I call the Holy Trinity of Training: base building, strength, and speed. Endurance/Aerobic Base: Aerobic zone heart rate training to develop your aerobic/cardiovascular system so you can resist fatigue (run the 5K) and teach your body to efficiently burn fat for fuel. This will make up the bulk of your run training…at … [Read More...]
Triathlon Training: Three Critical Questions You MUST Ask Yourself Each Month
You started the year with specific triathlon training goals in mind… so my question is, how’s it going? If out-sprinting the field for a podium finish in your next race feels like more of a stretch than it did two months ago then it’s time for a system reset. The plan you had in mind at the beginning of the year was just that: a plan. Fact is, very few plans can survive intact when they come in contact with the reality of life. Don’t sweat it. Pat yourself on the back for what you’ve gotten done so far and then inject a dose of realistic optimism to get back to … [Read More...]
Three Easy Tips to Keep Triathlon Costs In Check
And keep peace in the household!Endurance triathlon racing comes with a price tag that can be pretty hefty. It’s taken me 12 years to craft the secret of managing family finances while supporting my triathlamate’s passion and keeping some mad money for myself, too. It all started when I wandered into the garage way back when and saw my husband, measuring tape in hand, sizing up the space to figure out where he was going to be able to store his extra bikes. Yes, of course, I nodded as he explained that he needed a tri bike for racing, a road bike for training, a mountain bike for cross-training, and yet another … [Read More...]
5 Easy Steps to Quickly Build Your Annual Plan
Races have a sneaky way of creeping up on you so if you’ve been stalling it’s time to man-up and lay out your year. And if you’re like me and have key races in the spring then you’re already behind the curve! Here’s my quick-start method: 1. Why You Do The Things You Do: Before you can build your training plan you need to know what you want to accomplish. Sounds pretty simple but do you really know what success in triathlon means to you? Is your goal clear, compelling, and results oriented? If not then you need to get that clarity before moving on to the next … [Read More...]
Get Fit First; Then Get Ready to Race
We’ve all heard that early season triathlon training is all about building your aerobic base with long slow distance (LSD) stuff. Sure the LSD training is certainly important, but it’s only part of the story. The real key is to build your overall fitness. Building your aerobic base is only one part of it. Why Fitness Matters If you want to finish further up the food chain in your age group then increasing your fitness is the first step. Or to paraphrase Dean Brittenham, the Athletic Director at the Shiley Elite training program at Scripps Clinic, San Diego, “it’s not the … [Read More...]
Stop What You’re Doing!
It must be the start of a new year because everywhere you look there are articles on how to get your goals on track. Don’t get me wrong I’m a big believer in setting goals. To succeed in any area of life you must have this kind of clarity. But before you pile-on a bunch of big hairy goals to an already busy schedule you need to learn what to Stop Doing first. The shortest way to get from where you are to where you want to go is to annihilate limiting beliefs and habits. We all have them. Stripping them out of your life is necessary and for most of us ridiculously hard. … [Read More...]
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