How I Fuel On Race Day
There are lots of different perspectives on race day nutrition and having done many races over the years I have come to know what works for me and what I need to change. I've read up on this topic over the years and put some of my knowledge into practice so this is EXACTLY WHAT I DO on race day. Every individual is different of course, but you can use this as a guideline for your own race. I am a Sprinter/Olympic Distance athlete, not an Ironman. That would be a totally diffe
10 Tips for Triathlon Newbies
So it's your FIRST Triathlon and you've done all the work and you are ready to rock it out on race day! You may feel a little nervous but excited at the same time. Perhaps you are a runner making the transition to multisport activities or a college swimmer who wants to add another dimension to your sport. Whatever your reasons for taking on this new adventure, here are my TOP 10 best pieces of advice for your first race! You GOT THIS! SWIM: 1. Don't worry about being in the f
Will Lifting Weights Make Me Bulk Up?
Ok so I get asked this often from my training clients. "If I lift too much weights will I get really HUGE?" I read an article today from Bodybuilding.com and they addressed this VERY subject. (February 5, 2014 issue) The answer is simple: NO, not unless you are REALLY trying to get BIG. I tell clients this: if you were driving through McDonalds every day ordering a Big Mac super sized meal with a large chocolate shake, the chances are that you would start to put on a lot of w
