When it comes to triathlon, the swim portion is what typically scares most athletes. There’s no need to worry though – with some strategic swim training, you’ll be zipping right along in the water at your race. Today, I’ve asked the coaches over at Multisport Mastery to share some swim workouts for triathletes – and they’ve…
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10 Best Massachusetts Half Marathons
As the year is coming to a close, I know many of you will be thinking about your race calendar for next year. Whether you’re a new or experienced runner, the half marathon is an ideal distance to include in your yearly plan. It’s enough of a challenge to train for, but not so much…
The 25 Best Gifts for Triathletes – 2019 Edition!
The holidays are approaching and it’s time to start your shopping. If you’ve got a triathlon-loving family member or friend on your shopping list, you’ll find tons of great ideas on this list of the 25 best gifts for triathletes. Whether you need something that’s around ten bucks for your triathlon club’s white elephant gift,…
Essential Oils for Sore Muscles + DIY Post-Workout Massage Blend
You all know that after a tough workout, there’s nothing worse than that soreness that pops up the next day. DOMS – otherwise known as delayed exercise muscle soreness in the science world – typically occurs 24-48 hours after a tough workout. Recently, I heard some runner friends chatting about using essential oils for sore…
Running with Compression Socks: Do They Actually Do Anything?
Compression socks are certainly trendy in the running community, with athletes across the country sporting the knee-high attire. But when it comes to running with compression socks, the question is – do they actually do anything? You might be surprised that most research suggests the answer is “not much” when it comes to running performance. …
10 Mile Training Plan (Beginner & Intermediate Options)!
Thinking about training for a 10 miler? Yahoo! This is a really fun race distance, straddling the line of speed and endurance. And what better than a free 10 mile training plan to get you to the finish line successfully! Everything you need to know to train for a 10 mile road race: First off,…
The Half Marathon Taper: Everything You Need to Know!
If you’re like most runners, the taper portion of your training plan can drive you slightly nuts. You might be wondering what the point of all that rest time is; anxious to get in just a few more miles! But the half marathon taper can be a key part of your training plan – that…
Race Potatoes Recipe + Why Runners & Cyclists Should Eat Potatoes!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Potatoes USA for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. If there’s one question that I get asked often as an RD in the running and triathlon space, it’s this: “Are there ‘real foods’ I can eat when running or riding? And are…
6 Week 10K Training Plan for Intermediate Runners
The 10K seems to be lacking the spotlight of other race distances – yet it can be a really fun distance for runners. The challenge in a 10K becomes balancing both endurance and speed. This 6 week 10k training plan – focused on intermediate runners – uses a combination of easy runs, long runs, and…
10 Gym Bag Essentials for Her!
Can you believe back to school time is rapidly approaching?! Soon you’ll be juggling all the after-school activities, homework, and other daily duties again. But it can also be a great time to get into a fitness routine, as it tends to be more structured compared to summer. As you make your plans to schedule…