How to achieve the full race experience? Volunteer!

Jul 102 min

How to achieve the full race experience? Volunteer!

As triathletes, many of us focus on the swim, bike, run, transition and nutrition. If you want to gain the full triathlon experience,...

Non-traditional endurance events can provide a new challenge

John Rhodes

Apr 22 min

Non-traditional endurance events can provide a new challenge

Many endurance athletes hit a point when they just want something different. After years of competing in triathlons and road races, I...

Hey Coach: How do I return to endurance sports after time away from training?

John Rhodes

Jan 62 min

Hey Coach: How do I return to endurance sports after time away from training?

Now that the holidays have come and gone, many athletes are planning their return to training after some downtime. The return will depend...

Transitioning from a triathlon season to running

John Rhodes

Oct 9, 20232 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...

Why Cross-Training Is Good for You (Yes, Even You!)

John Rhodes

Jul 24, 20232 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...

Hey Coach: What advice can you give me for planning my race week?

John Rhodes

Apr 7, 20233 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...

Off-season priorities: strength training and ???

John Rhodes

Dec 28, 20222 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...

Hey Coach: How much time should I take off after a race?

John Rhodes

Sep 30, 20223 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...

Triathlon rules: the good, the bad, and the crazy

John Rhodes

Jul 21, 20224 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, 20222 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, 20222 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, 20222 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, 20223 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, 20212 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, 20211 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, 20213 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...

How Much Time Do I Need to Train for a Triathlon?

John Rhodes

Nov 16, 20212 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...

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