As triathletes, we are inclined not to skip workouts even when feeling sick, but training with a cold or flu can be risky. Consider using the “neck rule” to determine if you should train through symptoms or take a rest day. The neck rule is a guidelin...
As a triathlete, having an off race is inevitable. The nature of the sport can lead to so many uncontrollable variables that can make or break a race day performance. Many triathletes are willing to spend time and money on gear, coaching, nutrition and...
There are several components that make a race day plan when preparing for your triathlon.
As an athlete, it’s crucial to understand what electrolytes are and how they affect performance.
There’s a reason that if you watch the Olympic Games closely, you’ll notice that some teams aren’t just swigging water from water bottles. Rather, they appear to be sipping slushies—that refreshing combination of water and ice that many of us remember ...
Talking about nutrition, especially to young athletes, can feel difficult. Your word choice can make a big difference and even the most casual conversations can have lasting impacts on your athletes.Here, TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, a regist...
Are you finding that some of the athletes you coach are suffering from stress fractures? Perhaps you’re hearing about athletes from other sports at your school also suffering from stress fractures. If so, you’re not alone.Unfortunately, stress fracture...
At first blush triathlon can seem overwhelming. There are essentially three different disciplines you must practice — swimming, cycling and running — each with its own set of gear, lingo and challenges. However, as any seasoned triathlete will tell you...
Your level of fatigue and recovery status from the previous training session play a large role in how the body respon...
