Hot Weather Training & Racing

Training and racing in hot weather is challenging, especially if you aren’t acclimated to the weather yet. It takes approximately one to two weeks to acclimatize to the heat. So if you know you’ll be training or racing in hot … Continued

5 Tips for a Better Ironman Lake Placid Run

As an Ironman Lake Placid Event Team Coach, I’ve answered a lot of questions about the Ironman Lake Placid course, how best to approach training, and general pre-race advice. In any triathlon that you compete in, especially longer distance Ironman … Continued

How to Chose Between a Pre-made Plan and a Coach

As runners and triathletes, we know there’s more to training than just putting in the miles. There’s also speed work, hills, strength training, skill development, nutrition, and mental training. But where do you go to for advice? How do you … Continued

Cycling Indoors or Outdoors

Which is better? Cycling indoors on a trainer or riding outdoors on the street? Both have their place in your triathlon training. But before committing to one, you should know the benefits and disadvantages of each so that you can … Continued

Speed Work in Training

Do you incorporate speed work in your training? If you’re training for a longer race, such as a marathon or Ironman, you’re most likely getting your long runs in. But doing volume doesn’t make you faster, it helps you resist … Continued