One of the greatest obstacles to consistent training—the only way to make real progress in triathlon—is the weather. Most people discuss the weather in passing with neighbors or to fill the uncomfortable silence during a dying conversation, but endurance athletes talk...
Do any of these sound familiar? “I don’t feel like waking up early to workout.” “I’m not recovering like I used to.” “I wish I was done with racing.” “I don’t feel like jumping in the pool today.” and so on…. You are not alone if you experience mid-season staleness or...
Triathlon bikes are squirrelly aerodynamic beasts. They are great for speed, but frame geometry, riding down on aerobars and weight distribution (especially with bento boxes and bar-mounted hydration systems) can make tri bikes especially difficult to handle as...
I first met Amy Charity in the early 2000’s when we both worked in the financial services industry and were both triathletes. She was always strong on the bike. We fell out of touch, and it wasn’t until recently that I learned she had published a book titled: The...
When I lived in Virginia and worked full-time at a financial services company, I spent 30-40 minutes in the car each commuting to work. Riding my bike only took an extra 20-30 minutes each way and I was able to get in two hours of riding (round trip). Riding home also...
