John Rhodes
- Oct 9
- 2 min
Transitioning from a triathlon season to running
October is here and the end of triathlon season is approaching. This is when many triathletes switch from a swim, bike, run mentality to...
John Rhodes
- Jul 24
- 2 min
Why Cross-Training Is Good for You (Yes, Even You!)
Some people say that triathletes are the ultimate cross-trainers, what with our three sports rolled into one. In fact, many successful...
John Rhodes
- Apr 7
- 3 min
Hey Coach: What advice can you give me for planning my race week?
Race week planning begins several weeks to months before race week, including mapping out where you are planning to stay and meals, both...
John Rhodes
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
Off-season priorities: strength training and ???
Once the triathlon season is over, we often spend time trying to figure out what to do next! The end of the season is a great time for...
John Rhodes
- Sep 30, 2022
- 3 min
Hey Coach: How much time should I take off after a race?
How much time we take off after a race depends on a number of factors: Is it the end of your season or do you still have other races you...
John Rhodes
- Jul 21, 2022
- 4 min
Triathlon rules: the good, the bad, and the crazy
So many of the questions athletes ask us are about racing rules, so we decided to go straight to the source. This month I sat down with...
John Rhodes
- Jun 21, 2022
- 2 min
RPE: Useful or Not?
In today’s day and age when data is all around us in triathlon (HR, Pace, Power, Cadence, Lactate Threshold, etc…), there have been...
John Rhodes
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
Triathlon Gear – What Is Really Needed?
Fancy bikes, aero helmets, high-end wetsuits…Many believe (and often state) that triathlon is a very expensive sport. But when you break...
John Rhodes
- Jan 25, 2022
- 2 min
Protein - The Building Blocks
Most triathletes and endurance athletes are aware of the need for carbohydrates during competition, as well as before and after training...
John Rhodes
- Jan 5, 2022
- 3 min
Off-Season Weight Gain: Good or Bad?
Many triathletes and endurance athletes fear taking an off-season due to two things: loss of fitness and weight gain. This hits home for...
John Rhodes
- Dec 15, 2021
- 2 min
It Takes a Village
For those of us who have kids, we have all heard the phrase “It takes a village” to raise them properly. Neighbors helping neighbors...
John Rhodes
- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
Off-Season Strength – Why?
Now that the 2021 triathlon season is over, athletes are trying to figure out what to do! As Coach Alison stated in her blog last week,...
John Rhodes
- Nov 30, 2021
- 3 min
Are Paratriathlon & Triathlon the Same?
Yes, with some exceptions…both triathlon and paratriathlon involve Swim, Bike, and Run, but there are some exceptions and rules that are...
John Rhodes
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
How Much Time Do I Need to Train for a Triathlon?
If you’re considering competing in triathlon, it’s important that you first assess how much time you can dedicate to your triathlon...