What Makes a Successful Triathlete Successful? Paying Attention.
What Distinguishes the Successful Triathletes from the Unsuccessful Triathletes? This is a question I’ve been pondering as the triathlon season ends in North America. Is it better genetics? The ability to train for as much time as needed? The ability to recover...
How to Strategically Choose Races for Success in Triathlon
“If you don’t know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.” — Lawrence Peters I was at a charity fundraising event in early February many years ago where I ran into a friend who was also a triathlete. He told me he was training for IRONMAN...
Ask a Coach: How Do I Get to Top of My Age Group in an IRONMAN 70.3?
What advice would you have on getting to the top of my age group for a 70.3? A training plan client (let’s call him “Rich”) recently emailed me this question along with the following background information: I’m a couple of years away from working on...
6 Quick Tips for a Successful Triathlon Swim
Set Yourself Up for Success in a Triathlon Swim Looking forward to swimming alongside 200, 500 or even 2,000+ other athletes? Most athletes don’t. Even with the self-seed rolling swim starts at IRONMAN Triathlons, there will be plenty of other athletes around...