Improving Muscle Tension for Faster, More Efficient Running
Our last blog post touched on the “elasticity” within the lower legs, and how this spring-like mechanism acts like a coil to propel you forward. The tendons in your lower legs and feet (such as your achilles and plantar fascia) store energy when your foot strikes the...
The Benefits of Having a Training Partner in Triathlon
Triathlon is not a team event. In fact, it can hardly get any more individualistic than triathlon when it comes to sports. Even runners are part of running or track teams, and swimmers race on teams as well. Because all of the hard work and determination is derived...
Training Tips for Overcoming Mid-Season Staleness, Burnout, etc. in Triathlon
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...
Why Triathletes Should Do Running Races During the Winter
As a triathlete, how do you feel about just running? The winter months between one triathlon season and the next provide an opportunity to focus your training in one area. This winter we encourage you to sign up for a few stand alone running races from 5k’s to half...