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...

Hey Coach: If I take a break during the off-season, won’t I lose all my fitness?

This is a super common fear among endurance athletes. And it’s understandable! We spend months (sometimes the better part of a year)...

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...

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...

To Supplement or Not to Supplement

It is often said that nutrition is the fourth discipline of triathlon. Indeed, we’ve all heard about how important it is to eat a...

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...

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...

Returning to training: Check your expectations at the door

So you took your coach’s advice to heart and you embraced the offseason. You relaxed, you recovered, you reconnected with friends, you...

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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