Why Runners Need to Build Core Strength
The core is at the center of the body, and I think of it as the body's headquarters. Everything else including hips, pelvis, lower back,...
5 Ways to Get Faster in the Water
The swim is often the barrier to triathlon. I know this is true because I myself hesitated to even attempt a triathlon because I wasn't a...
5 Reasons I Do a Running Gait Analysis on My Athletes
I am a huge fan of the running gait analysis for several reasons. If you've ever had one done, it usually involves the use of a...
My Top Stretches for Athletes
As athletes we are continuously pushing our bodies to the limit. We train hard for weeks at a time, take a few weeks off then start it...
My Best Tips for Recovery After an Endurance Event
There's nothing like that feeling of crossing the finish line on race day knowing you gave it your all. Whether you had a podium finish...
What to Eat on Race Morning
Pre-event meals should consist primarily of foods that can be easily digested such as carbohydrates and fluids. Examples of this includes...
Why I LOVE the TRX Suspension Trainer
I have been doing TRX since 2009 when I got certified to teach it. I started teaching it on the Marine Corps base to a room full of...
What Injury Has Taught Me
Ok I speak HONESTLY and from the heart. Many of you who follow my personal page or my business page know that I have been struggling with...
Best Running Form Drills
For almost every run workout for my athletes I incorporate running form drills to improve speed, agility, technique, and run form....
10 Strength Training Moves for Runners
As a triathlon coach, I am very big on strength training for my athletes. Even the busiest Ironman Triathlete that I work with will...