The 5 AM Gut Check: What Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning?

The 5 AM Gut Check: What Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning?

I’ve been “shoulding” myself too much lately. I should go swim. I should write in my blog. I should finish that project I’ve been working on for the last tow years. The list goes on…and list of unfinished “should’s” is a...
We See Only What We Pay Attention to…

We See Only What We Pay Attention to…

 “Discovery consists not in seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes.” –  Marcel Proust Do you see what I see? Maybe. Maybe not. I may look at a problem and say, “I see the solution. It’s obvious.” Someone else may look at the...
6 Dynamic Stretches to Warm Up Your Lower Body Before Exercise

6 Dynamic Stretches to Warm Up Your Lower Body Before Exercise

Although often overlooked or skipped for lack of time, warming up and cooling down are extremely important before and after every work out to reduce likelihood of injury while facilitating post workout recovery. Dynamic stretches are an active stretching technique...
Time Saving Training Tactics for Triathletes: Part 2

Time Saving Training Tactics for Triathletes: Part 2

One of the biggest challenges for triathletes is “fitting it all in.” You’re training for 3 different sports – swim, bike, run – plus need time for strength training, recovery, etc. on top of everything else you’re doing in your...
Time Saving Training Tactics for Triathletes: Part 1

Time Saving Training Tactics for Triathletes: Part 1

One of the biggest challenges for triathletes is “fitting it all in.” You’re training for 3 different sports – swim, bike, run – plus need time for strength training, recovery, etc. on top of everything else you’re doing in your...
Krista Demonstrates the Ski Lunge Exercise

Krista Demonstrates the Ski Lunge Exercise

Tight hips or back? The ski lunge (or skater lunge) is a dynamic stretching exercise for the hips that helps to improve lateral range of motion in the lower body. The lateral angle of the motion opens the hip musculature that works in that plane of movement and can...
Tips for Creating a Triathlon Fueling & Hydration Plan

Tips for Creating a Triathlon Fueling & Hydration Plan

David Glover, MSE, MS, CSCS walks you through the questions you need to ask and steps to practice in creating your own triathlon fueling and hydration plan. Remember that fueling and hydration needs are highly individual; therefore, it is critical that you practice...
Tips for Finding Balance with Triathlon Training and Racing

Tips for Finding Balance with Triathlon Training and Racing

“Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.”— Johann Goethe Training for three different sports is a daunting task by itself, but throw in other responsibilities like a job, family, travel, social life, pets and friends, then...
Learn to Be in the Moment on Triathlon Race Day

Learn to Be in the Moment on Triathlon Race Day

“Do what you can do in the moment.” — Dave Scott, 6x Ironman World Champion Being present during your training and racing is a a powerful tool to maximize your performance on race day. In this video David Glover, MS, CSCS discusses the importance of being...