In a previous blog post, we discussed recovery tools and techniques to help enhance recovery and your body’s adaptation to challenging workouts (i.e. training stimuli). However, there are also practices and techniques that hinder recovery. We suggest that you avoid...
During a hard training block or training session, your body experiences physiological stress, which stimulates adaptation (increased strength and endurance) by the body to the stress assuming adequate rest and recovery are taken. Both sides of the fitness equation –...
I love athlete questions, especially questions with answers that challenge the triathlon – and especially IRONMAN Triathlon® – culture of “more training is better.” A client of mine completed her first IRONMAN in Cozumel in November where she finished 2nd in her age...
Training for triathlon takes commitment and a lot of time. Professionals spend 20 to 30 hours, sometimes even up to 40 hours, per week swimming, riding, running and doing strength training. A dedicated age grouper may spend 10 to 15 hours a week while holding down a...
There is a huge training lead-up to any race, particularly longer distance events like IRONMAN Triathlon®. You’ve committed a ton of time, energy and focus to show up on race day. However, when the race is over, you may find yourself asking, “What do I do now?” Below...
