Safety is paramount in every aspect of triathlon training, but it takes on added significance when you transition from the pool to open water. The unpredictability of natural environments can pose unique challenges and potential hazards. This section offers essential safety tips to ensure that your early season swims are not only effective but also secure.
Read MoreWhen you're transitioning to open water swimming, having the right gear is as crucial as the training itself. Not only does it enhance your performance, but it also ensures safety and comfort in the vast, chilly waters. Let's dive into the essential gear every intermediate triathlete should consider, along with a few humorous insights to keep things light!
Read MoreOpen water swimming demands a high level of stamina and strength due to its natural resistance and the need for prolonged effort. To build these capabilities, focus on incorporating specific training sessions that enhance endurance and muscle strength.
Read MoreWelcome back to the water, triathletes! As the season shifts and the chill in the air begins to thaw (although here in my neck of the woods it’s still pretty crispy!), the call of the open water becomes irresistible. For those of us passionate about triathlon, this signals an exhilarating transition—moving from the controlled environment of a pool to the dynamic, often unpredictable realms of lakes, oceans, and rivers.
Read MoreI will be focusing on the success of the British team and how it was achieved. It is no secret that
the British triathlon is a real powerhouse when it comes to top-level triathlon competitions. I am
taking a deep look at how they do it, and then I am taking a look at what the other successful tri-
nation countries do, like France, Norway, and the USA. By the end, I will have identified key
factors that go into that medal-winning formula.
Read MoreThe race season is a time to prepare for racing. But how do we do that?
The following are the main items that you should be focusing on during the race season:
Read MoreDoing things that make you dislike yourself is way too common.
How many times have you done something foolish, then sat on the couch at night, binging Netflix and inhaling a tub of ice cream to eat away the guilt? Did it work? I doubt it. Most likely, you disliked yourself even more the next morning.
Read MoreUnless you are an Olympic triathlete who is trying to be the best in the world (and even then there is truth to this rule), there is not much point comparing yourself to where others are today.
The incredible thing about sport (and most things in life, actually) is that you can become better at it over time. Life is one, big opportunity for us to improve our ability to run, bike, swim, work, play, love, create - everything you do can be improved.
Read MoreMany of you have heard of the idea that you are the sum of your 5 closest friends, or the 5 people you spend the most time with. This was the idea of American businessman, Jim Rohn, who believed that our lives mirror the lives of those who we spend the most time with. There is some truth to this principle.
Ken Coleman, a high-profile career coach, has taken this idea from Rohn and turned it into a blueprint used to increase the number of amazing opportunities popping up into one’s life pathway.
Read MoreI 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:
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