When it comes to choosing a wetsuit for triathlon, one of the key decisions you'll need to make is whether to go for a full-sleeved or sleeveless option. Each type of wetsuit has its pros and cons, and understanding the differences between them can hel...
Open water swimming and the emotions swirling around it get plenty of attention these days. Many triathletes describe the “panic attacks” as feelings they experience in open water and not in their pool swims. Maybe their attacks are not panic at all. M...
No matter if you’re a first-timer or a seasoned triathlete, there’s just no substitution for open water training..
Age-group triathletes like nothing more than a long bike ride with friends, but as a coach, I’ve always found it interesting that they tend to struggle more with bike handling skills than the rest of the cycling demographics. Many struggle to grab a wa...
Regardless of your climate circumstances and the race for which you’re aiming, spending some time in the saddle on the trainer will boost fitness and keep you focused. “The trainer is not only a great substitute for riding outdoors, there are many time...
In triathlon, the largest amount of most athlete’s time and energy is expended on the bike. Training with an emphasis on efficiency and skill can pay off with massive time savings over the course of the race. Saving energy during the cycling leg will a...
One of the most interesting elements of a triathlon is the run. It is the final leg of the race, and because of that, it's always going to be when an athlete is the most tired. You don’t get to run on fresh legs like you do in a 5k or 10k running race....
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Say Goodbye to Blisters and Hello to Happy Feet! Stop letting blisters slow you down! Nothing can stop you in your tracks quite like a blister on your foot. What starts as a mild irritation on your heel, toe or the ball of your foot can quickly turn in...
