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”
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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”
Lake Placid Ironman 2020
We are all very disappointed with the cancellation not only of IMLP and the IMLP 70.3, but the season as a whole. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t anyway to still get out and enjoy the Lake Placid area. In fact, taking some time to explore the area without the race pressures may be evenContinue reading “Lake Placid Ironman 2020”
5 Non-Bike Triathlon Upgrades
The unspoken secret of the successful triathlete is the quality of their equipment, but most athletes focus too much attention on bike upgrades, and forget about some of the other areas that might be in need of attention. Here we talk about some items that will help with both performance improvements and making triathlons moreContinue reading “5 Non-Bike Triathlon Upgrades”
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