On my way up to Lake Placid, I knew I was in need of some new running shoes. I am a Asics Gel Kayano fella, but was in the market for something a bit more sturdy for trail running. Although the Asics do fine, I have had a few close calls with twisted ankles andContinue reading “New Sneaks”
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Two Weeks In Lake Placid
Having a flexible work schedule due to Covid, a vacation already booked due to IMLP, a training camp on the calendar, and the desire to get in some solid training blocks, this will be the start of two weeks in Lake Placid. If you have never been to LP, you are missing out. The sceneryContinue reading “Two Weeks In Lake Placid”
What to Look for in Triathlon Camps
As I became more of a Professional Amateur, the need to find newer and better ways to train has been a mission. As a Christmas present several years ago, my wife signed me up for what I called Fat Camp at the time, a 5 day training camp. I have been doing the camps everContinue reading “What to Look for in Triathlon Camps”
Get Stronger
Strength training is a secondary thought for many endurance triathletes. A common push back is: why spend an hour on strength when you swim, bike, or run? This is odd though because most endurance sports are strength based at their core. Taking the basic argument to task, there are a number of reasons why, andContinue reading “Get Stronger”
Is Virtual Racing Worth It?
Keeping the rope tight during a year without racing is very hard for athletes to do. We sacrifice all for the glory of a finisher medal and sweet tech-tee. Time with the family, outings with friends, late nights etc all take a backseat when you are embarking on 5+ hour brick workouts every weekend. ButContinue reading “Is Virtual Racing Worth It?”
Finding the Extra Gear on Run Training
We all work on our speed as best we can. For the endurance athelete this may not amount to much but throwing in solid tempo and interval training can be extremely beneficial come race day. One of the secrets I use to hold a faster than normal pace at the end of a long workout,Continue reading “Finding the Extra Gear on Run Training”
Ironman Lake Placid 70.3 2021
Aw come on, we are losing 2021 races now too! Now that the IMLP 70.3 is off the books for 2021 what does that mean? For starters it seems like the IMLP 140.6 is going to be THE race of the year in the Northeast. With many of the other Northeast WTC races discontinued, andContinue reading “Ironman Lake Placid 70.3 2021”
Simple Zwift Hack
Everyone wants the flashy Tron bike in Zwift. It is one of the fastest bikes available, let’s people know you can spin the wheels. To earn this bike though, you must climb a significant amount. You must complete an Everest summit challenge and continue climbing for over 40,000 meters more, until you’ve reached 50,000 metersContinue reading “Simple Zwift Hack”
Faster Triathlon Run Legs
Triathletes will spend thousands on a set of bike wheels to gain a few watts advantage. Most of the time, this equals only seconds over the shorter distance races. Even on long courses the time savings is often minimal with a high financial outlay. Here we will talk about a technique that runners have usedContinue reading “Faster Triathlon Run Legs”
Staying Cool In a Triathlon
It always amazed me that even though most longer foot races such as marathons and half marathons are only really done in the Spring and Fall, plenty of triathletes are running the distance during the Summer. On top of that, usually at the peak of the sun and heat for the day. Heat management andContinue reading “Staying Cool In a Triathlon”
