The Training Triangle
Training can be observed in a multitude of ways, after all, there’s a lot going on. Cardiovascular, skeletal muscles, nervous system, hormonal, mental, etc. etc. […]
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How Sausage Is Made
As a coach and a sometimes public speaker, I often run across those whose dreams and goals don’t line up with their actions. My first […]
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The Sprinter With No Base.
Recently I got a phone call from a parent who’s daughter had been struggling to improve over the last few seasons. She’s a swimmer and […]
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When Slow Isn’t Slow
During a ride a few months ago I got into a discussion regarding “going slow” to go faster. The discussion took off in a number […]
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The Magical Taper and The Benefit of Overtraining
We all hear the term “taper” over and over in our competitive circles. Ever wonder why it works better with some than others? Taper of […]
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Why I Train and Coach the Way I Do
I’m often asked about why I train the way I train or why I coach the way I do. The easy answer is experience. I’ve […]
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Time Vs Distance
It’s a pretty common discussion in endurance sports. Should you train by time or by distance? The easy answer is yes. Whichever method fits […]
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Let’s Talk About Your Feelings
No, I’m not going Oprah on you. I’m talking about training on perceived exertion, or RPE. In others words, training by feel. You hear this […]
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The Window To The Soul
I didn’t race Ironman Texas this year. I was tired from last year and, having never watched an Ironman, thought it would be fun to […]
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Many of my friends, training partners, and people I coach are recovering right now from Ironman Texas. Some had an amazing day, some just ok, […]
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