John Rhodes
- Jul 10
- 2 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,...
How to avoid gastrointestinal issues during exercise
Over 50% of endurance athletes complain of gastrointestinal symptoms during an endurance event. Some of the most common symptoms reported...
Alison Steiner Miller
- Apr 2
- 2 min
Hey Coach: How can I improve my transitions?
Ask this question in a group of triathletes, and you’ll get countless different tips and opinions: Use elastic laces, or don’t use...
Brad Johnson
- Oct 9, 2023
- 2 min
Avoiding the late season slump
Did you know that at times we can subconsciously undermine goal achievement as we approach a major accomplishment? It’s true. You may be...
Debunking the “race weight” myth
I often get the question: How much does an extra pound slow you down? Yes, studies do show that carrying excess weight can slow you down....
Brad Johnson
- Jul 24, 2023
- 3 min
Picture This: Visualization Strategies for Endurance Athletes
Mental imagery, or visualization, can be a powerful tool to add to your mental skills toolbox. Like all things in endurance training,...
Nutrition on the Move: Strategies for Keeping Your Nutrition Plan on Point While Traveling
Will you be headed out of town for a race this season? Not sure what to eat on the road? It can be difficult to stick to a pre-race...
Alison Steiner Miller
- Jul 24, 2023
- 2 min
Hey Coach: Do I really need to taper?
This is one of the rare times that the answer isn’t “it depends” – the answer is YES! In a sport where more training generally means more...
John Rhodes
- Apr 7, 2023
- 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...
Alison Steiner Miller
- Apr 7, 2023
- 4 min
Fueling strategies for training and racing
First and foremost, each athlete is unique. You will need to experiment with foods and fueling products to figure out what works best 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...
Alison Steiner Miller
- Jul 21, 2022
- 4 min
Seven not-so-secret tips to improve your transitions
If the fourth discipline of triathlon is nutrition, then the fifth is transitions. You spend so much time training to swim, bike and run...
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...
Alison Steiner Miller
- Nov 16, 2021
- 4 min
Beyond the Finish Line: Post-Race Recovery Strategies
Triathletes tend to be a goal-oriented bunch. We spend so much time and energy planning our training. And our nutrition. And our gear....