The Top 5 Mistakes that Triathletes Make in IRONMAN Training

The Top 5 Mistakes that Triathletes Make in IRONMAN Training

Since 1997, I have completed 28 IRONMAN-distance races and have coached and trained with hundreds of other athletes training for IRONMAN Triathlons. I’ve had the opportunity to observe (and of course make) a lot of mistakes so I thought it would be helpful for to come...
Tips for Racing in the Heat and Elevation at IRONMAN® Boulder

Tips for Racing in the Heat and Elevation at IRONMAN® Boulder

With high, dry temperatures and an elevation of 5,430 feet above sea level, Boulder, Colorado is a challenging venue for an IRONMAN Triathlon, especially if you’re coming from sea level. Even if you are acclimated to the elevation, which takes at least two weeks, you...
Post IRONMAN Triathlon Training Recommendations

Post IRONMAN Triathlon Training Recommendations

Updated on August 5, 2016 A triathlete emailed me an excellent question that is applicable to other IRONMAN Triathlon® athletes as well as other long races like IRONMAN 70.3® triathlons and marathons. I just completed IRONMAN UK and enjoyed following your training...
From a Coach to an Athlete before the big IRONMAN® Triathlon Race

From a Coach to an Athlete before the big IRONMAN® Triathlon Race

What do you tell your athletes when they’re about to compete in their biggest race of the year? Here’s what I told one of my clients who about to compete in the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, a few years ago: You’re in the calm before the storm. Rest,...