What to Avoid During Race Week
Race week can be an intense time for many athletes, especially if it is your "A" race. Most of you have worked for months toward this...
9 Signs You Are Over Training
9 Signs You Are Over Training
How to Stop Freaking Out in the Open Water
You are a good swimmer. You’ve put in many hours in the pool this year and have been quite consistent with your workouts. You are setting...
How to Get Started As a New Swimmer
New to swimming? No problem. I get many athletes who are brand new to swimming or have not swam in a few decades and want to improve...
How to Get Your Head in the Game
In light of the recent story on Simone Biles, our top US Gymnast in Tokyo, I felt compelled to write about the emotional and...
My Top 10 Ironman Affirmations
For athletes, there is both a physical and mental aspect of triathlon training. If you feel good about a workout, chances are you...
My Favorite Mobility Tools
One thing I wish I had paid more attention to as a younger athlete was mobility work. The older I get the more I realize that maintaining...
Runners Try This Little Move
Most runners don’t think of strengthening their upper body although it’s important. The arm swing is a big part of the runner’s stride,...
Why You Should Hire a Coach for Your Iron Distance Race
I often see a lot of athletes who have a dream of finishing an Ironman but they often times have not thought through the process. They go...
10 Dynamic Stretches for Runners
Dynamic stretches are active movements that bring the muscles and joints through a full range of motion. These are usually done before an...
