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
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
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
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
Running up some hills may feel like that dream where you keep running but don’t get anywhere. Yes, running on hilly terrain can be tough, but there is a way to not only become better at running hills, but to … Continued
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