Three Tips for Triathlon and Run Training in the Heat

Three Tips for Triathlon and Run Training in the Heat

The National Weather Service issued another heat advisory for us today in Southern California. High temperatures are forecasted to be above 100 F (37.8 C) through the end of this week. It’s even warmer in places like Las Vegas and Phoenix. Other cities are...
Help! I’m Injured and Can’t Run. What Should I Do?

Help! I’m Injured and Can’t Run. What Should I Do?

What are your changes of getting injured during triathlon training? Pretty good, actually… After my PR year of marathon and IRONMAN Triathlon in 2007 where I went 2:46 at Disney Marathon and 8:51 at Challenge Roth, I wanted to go faster in 2008 so I kept training hard...
What Causes “Bonking” During Triathlon Training and Racing?

What Causes “Bonking” During Triathlon Training and Racing?

Understanding How Bonking Occurs Have you ever done a long bike or run training session or race and suddenly “hit the wall” or “blown up”? There’s a sudden feeling of fatigue and low energy. Your legs feel heavy and your movement feels forced. You may feel...