I was having a particular tough day at work a couple weeks ago. There were some things going on that were out of my control, but causing a lot of stress in my coaching. My wife pointed out to me a painting that we have on our wall in our home: “If you can’t control the wind… adjust the sails.”
Read MoreYes, there are some races continuing on, but the vast majority of events continue to be canceled and postponed. This has left many asking “What should my goals be if there is no races to train for anymore?”
Here is a guide (along with a FREE WORKSHEET) you can use to help you come up with great goals to keep your training moving in the right direction.
Read MoreDo you have a problem with negativity?
We all know that negativity brings us down. It makes it harder for us to be consistent with training, perform well under pressure, and simply makes life less enjoyable.
Do this short test to see if you have a negativity problem:
Read MoreThere are a lot of things that can get in the way of hard work.
For example, I love to get my personal training done first thing in the morning (like 5 AM-sh early). If I wait too long in the day, my motivation to go for that run or hop in the pool almost completely dissipates.
But sometimes things come up and I don’t get that morning training session in.
How do you get ahead of those things that get in the way of hard work? Here’s a little trick I use - it’s called the Rule of 5 Why’s.
Read MoreBeing injured can be tough - especially mentally. Here are a couple strategies to help get you through it.
Read MoreBonking sucks. There is nothing worse then being in the middle of a workout or race and hitting that wall. Essentially, bonking is caused by glycogen depletion from the muscles and liver. This depletion occurs during continuous exercise that is sustained for long periods of time. The best way to prevent bonking is through nutrition. Maintaining a well-balanced, nutritious diet during the day can definitely help, but a lot of the time you need to consume calories during the workout. Enter gels, chews, tablets, etc. These products are designed to be convenient to take and mostly contain sugar. Some people find these energy products difficult to digest and don’t overly enjoy their artificial demeanor. Here are a couple alternative options for those not wanting to bonk but also not wanting to force themselves to swallow a gel mid workout:
Read MoreThe end of a racing season can be a stressful and confusing time when athletes are unsure what to do next. This is a critical time of year when an athlete can make big decisions that will affect the next season’s racing and results. Rather than filled with stress, triathletes should spend this time of year full of excitement for the upcoming months of preparation and hard work.
Here are some simple ways to make a huge impact on your training season and start it off in the right direction.
Read MoreFor many triathletes, the majority of their injuries are due to the running component. What is the main cause of running injuries? Misadaptation. Misadaptation can be broken down into three components.
1) Mechanical stress caused by training errors. Roughly 80% of all running injuries are due to running too much too soon.
2) Intrinsic factors which include biomechanics, muscle dysfunction, tissue weakness, stress and fatigue.
3) Extrinsic factors which include footwear, running surface and medications.
Read MoreOverwhelmed with fitting in workouts into your already hectic schedule? Struggling to balance work, training and maintaining a social life? Here are a couple tips to fit in your workouts and still have a life.
Read MoreWinter can be a frustrating time for triathletes. We have to do the majority of our training indoors to beat the cold and when training outside are faced with few hours of actual daylight. We have to get up while it is still dark, venture out into the cold, change into a tiny bathing suit and jump into a freezing pool. We have to spend hours on a stationary bike in stuffy rooms. We have to run on treadmills while staring at the same spot on the wall. It can get rough.
Read MoreThe one thing that bonds triathletes is their love for peanut butter. I am guilty of eating peanut butter on a daily basis - it has protein, healthy fats, and is delicious. Here are 2 ways that I love to incorporate peanut butter into my meals (besides just eating it straight out of the tub with a spoon).
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