5 Steps to Being Race Ready
Monday, March 17, 2014 | By Dave Schell
The first race of the year can be a shock to the system or a great step towards a solid season. Start your 2014 season strong and you’ll have momentum to carry through the year. Using these five tips ...
Three Keys to Injury Free Running
Thursday, March 13, 2014 | By Carrie Barrett
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation estimates that over 70% of runners will get injured during training. While there is no magic one-size-fits-all training formula, there are key el...
Getting the Most out of Using a Coach
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 | By Tucker Olander
With so many coaches available, different services offered and a host of online plans, understanding how to capitalize on your coach’s knowledge and experience is vital. Here are 4 simple solutions fo...
Predicting Performance
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 | By Hal Higdon
The half marathon has provided us with an effective predictor distance. I agree that it is difficult to motivate yourself doing a "time trial" half marathon vs. a real half marathon.
Improve Cycling Endurance Using Zone 3
Monday, March 10, 2014 | By Mike Schultz
For cyclists entering into their late base training phases, increasing muscular endurance and strength on the bike needs to become a greater focus. The greater your muscle endurance, the less fatigue you wi...
Tips for Setting Time Goals in Triathlon
Thursday, March 6, 2014 | By School of Tri
Time goals- we all have them, even if they are just in our head. Are you setting goals that are challenging but attainable or are you picking a time that sounds fast?
Using the "Power of 3" to Reach your Goals
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 | By Nicholas Stanko
When zeroing in on something that we want to achieve or improve on, the use of a trichotomy can have a very positive impact on the outcome.
Picking a Marathon
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 | By Hal Higdon
Quick! Pick a marathon you want to run without the mental agony of selection. Don’t think: You have two seconds to decide.
The 5 Keys to Training Injury Free This Spring
Monday, March 3, 2014 | By Lindsay Hyman
Spring is around the corner and many athletes will finally get back to riding and running outside. With that comes a bump in motivation, but it can also lead to injuries.
The #1 Rule of Endurance Training
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 | By Jim Vance
Amidst the intervals, data, devices, diets and all the other ways that athletes are trying to “gain an edge” in endurance training, it can be easy to forget the basics. The number one most impor...
Kids on the Run
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 | By Hal Higdon
Let me congratulate you and your fellow volunteers for your initiative in starting and continuing this program, dedicating yourselves to the physical fitness of our children.
Training Alternatives: Rowing Ergometer Training For Endurance Athletes
Monday, February 24, 2014 | By Jake Shuppe
Whether it’s because you’re traveling, your local gym is packed with people or you’re just looking for a break from riding a trainer or running on a treadmill, a rowing ergometer can be a ...
5 Ways to Simulate Open Water Swimming in the Pool
Friday, February 21, 2014 | By Tony Zamora
If you ask any new triathlete what they’re most afraid of at their first triathlon, 9 out of 10 times they are going to refer to the swim. It’s usually the sport that stops a lot of people from ...
5 Ways to Use Data to Recover from Injury
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 | By Nicole Drummer
Regardless of the severity of your injury, these five tips will help you use data to aid the recovery and rehabilitation process.
Is 6 Weeks Of Marathon Training Enough?
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 | By Hal Higdon
It is possible for an untrained runner to fake his way through a half marathon, but a full marathon? Ahem! Cough! Uhhh?
