Dry Land Swim Warm Up with Bands
Dry Land Swim Warm Up with Bands
Things Athletes Say to Me When They Are Fatigued
Everybody gets tired, it’s almost inevitable. But there is a difference between fatigue and being tired. Fatigue is defined as “extreme...
Do These 5 Things Right Now for a Faster Bike Leg
1. Ride with a group and preferably people slightly faster than you. Riding with a group outside teaches you crucial bike handling skills...
Swimmers! Got Tight Shoulders? Do These 7 Stretches
Sometimes athletes tell me they have pain or discomfort in the rotator cuff area of their shoulder, tight or stiff upper back muscles, or...
The Best and Worst Running Surfaces
What kind of surface should you be running on? I am going to share this with you purely based on my experience and what I’ve been told...
Dear Coach Should I Pee on the Bike?
Should you pee on the bike during your iron distance race or get off the bike and risk waiting at the porta potty? I wasn’t even going to...
Why You Need a Run Gait Analysis
Runners! One thing I highly recommend to do with me is your Run Gait Analysis. This is a short little test (about 15 min) that we do at...
When You Cut It Too Close to the Swim Cut Off
When You Cut It Too Close to the Swim Cut Off For an Ironman, swimmers must complete the swim in 2 hours and 20 minutes. For the 70.3...
How to Regroup After a Race Gone Wrong
Several years ago, I signed up for a Sprint race series in Charleston, SC. You had to compete in 3 of the 5 races offered throughout the...
Why You Should Be Swimming with a Master’s Swim Group
My athletes will usually find 2-3 swim workouts per week in their program along with 3-4 runs and at least 3 bike rides. In my opinion,...
