Here’s Why You Should Negative Split Your Workouts
What does it mean to “negative split” a workout? Basically, a negative split is when an athlete takes it easy at the start of a race and...
Your Blueprint for Race Week Success
Race Week! It’s the week you’ve been waiting for for months and now it’s finally arrived. Just the other day it seemed like weeks away...
My Top 12 All Time Favorite Triathlon Hacks
This article is for all you triathletes no matter where you are in your journey, no matter what distances you race. There are hacks to...
How Much Volume Should You Be Doing for Swim, Bike, and Run for Your Iron Distance Race?
I’m going to explain this in Ironman’s simplest terms. I am an Ironman University Certified Coach and I feel that they do a great job of...
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,...
Not Sure Which Ironman? 6 Things to Consider
Once you’ve bit the bullet and decided to embark on the Ironman Journey, the next step in the process is “which race?” You want to look...
How A Busy Mom Finds Time to Train for an Ironman 70.3
Training for an iron distance event is challenging. So many athletes are working hard to fit everything in with work, family, sports, and...
Dear Coach: I Keep Missing the Podium
Dear Coach: I Keep Missing the Podium Mary Timoney Ironman University Certified Coach We’ve all been there…4th Place. Missing the podium...
Dear Coach Should I Run in the Pool?
Should you run in the pool? Absolutely YES! I don’t know one runner or triathlete that has not had a running injury somewhere along their...