There was an interesting collection of quotes from top running coaches that I was reading through the other day, and there were two that struck me the most: The Marginal gains concept has created a world where people focus on the last 1% while ignoring the first 99%. Get the basics down first! — Steve…
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15 Inspirational Triathlon Quotes For When You’ve Lost Your Tri Mojo
I’d like to imagine that we are all insanely motivated triathletes every single day, but let’s be real. There’s times that you might not feel like training or that you might suffer a setback that’s got you feeling down. That’s where these inspirational triathlon quotes come in handy. Whenever my tri mojo starts to falter…
9 Fartlek Workouts to Help You Run Faster
Fartlek training can be a helpful way of increasing your speed during workouts, contributing to a better overall pace come race day. Essentially, fartlek training is a more unstructured form of interval training. In my last post about this topic, I covered some of the advantages and disadvantages of fartlek training. In this post, I…
Fartlek Training: Advantages and Disadvantages for Runners
Fartlek training is a term that was coined in Sweden, and translates loosely to “speed play.” It’s a form of interval training that varies running pace, but is oftentimes less structured than traditional interval programs. For example, most interval programs prescribe a very specific amount of time or distance and it’s done repeatedly. Farlek sessions…
Can Beta Alanine Supplements Help Triathletes?
Can beta alanine help triathletes? Find out what it is, how it works in the body, and whether it can improve performance in your next triathlon. Disclosure: This post about beta alanine and triathlon is sponsored by NOW Foods. As always, all opinions are my own. When it comes to supplements, I’ve always been fairly…
12 Week Sprint Triathlon Training Program + World Triathlon Bermuda!
Imagine your next tri swim in crystal clear, turquoise ocean water (rather than the mucky lakes most of us are used to swimming in). Follow that up with a bike ride with coastal views of paradise, and a run along vibrant city streets. This can be your reality with the upcoming ITU World Triathlon Bermuda…
5 Massachusetts Triathlons to Add to Your Race Calendar This Year
It’s that time of year when most triathletes are starting to solidify their race plans! If you’re local to Massachusetts, you know that we have a pretty limited triathlon season compared to other parts of the country. But within that May through September time frame, you can find a large number of fabulous Massachusetts triathlons…
Pickle juice for runners – hope or hype for muscle cramps?
Is pickle juice really a way for runners to stop muscle cramps? Or is it just an urban legend? Find out the facts in this post! *Disclosure – This post contains Amazon affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us…
What’s the best way to remove your wetsuit in triathlon?
Every so often, I head over to PubMed to browse the latest research related to running and triathlon. I like to see if there’s anything new related to either sports nutrition or training. While browsing today, a 2016 study caught my eye because I’ve never seen it previously researched – wetsuit removal strategy for triathlon…
Biking Nutrition: Tips for What & How Much to Eat
Disclosure: This post about biking nutrition is sponsored by Shine Organics, but as always all opinions are my own. Now that the weather is cooling off a bit, I’m really kicking myself for not getting in more outdoor bike rides this summer. I did a lot of sessions on the spin bike or trainer in…