

Built in the boring
In recent months, I have had the pleasure of facilitating numerous workshops attended by business owners and coaches from across the...

Brad Johnson
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Could your favorite adult beverage be derailing your performance?
Alcohol consumption by athletes is a common occurrence, but can it be detrimental to recovery and, therefore, performance? There is...

Kathryn Adel, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Janet Carter, MS, RD, LD, CPT, CLS, FNLA
Oct 15, 20242 min read


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....

Alison Steiner Miller
Oct 15, 20244 min read


Don’t rush the process: Mid-season mental skills development
Back in January, we touched on the importance of working on a mental skills toolbox and strengthening one’s mental game in the offseason...

Brad Johnson
Jul 10, 20242 min read


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...

Kathryn Adel, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Janet Carter, MS, RD, LD, CPT, CLS, FNLA
Apr 2, 20243 min read


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...

John Rhodes
Jan 6, 20242 min read


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...

Brad Johnson
Oct 9, 20232 min read


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
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Hey Coach: What do I do when I can’t stay in my training zones?
There are many, many (MANY) possible answers to this question. It all boils down to knowing where you are in your training, what the goal...

Alison Steiner Miller
Oct 9, 20233 min read


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,...

Brad Johnson
Jul 24, 20233 min read


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
Jul 24, 20232 min read


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...

Alison Steiner Miller
Jul 24, 20232 min read


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...

Alison Steiner Miller
Apr 7, 20234 min read


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)...

Alison Steiner Miller
Dec 28, 20222 min read


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
Sep 30, 20223 min read


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
Jun 21, 20222 min read


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...

Alison Steiner Miller
Feb 22, 20223 min read


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
Feb 22, 20222 min read


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 25, 20222 min read


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...

Alison Steiner Miller
Jan 19, 20222 min read