Running economy is defined as the physiological and biomechanical factors that contribute to running performance. It is measured to quantify energy utilization while running at an aerobic intensity. (Wikipedia) There are many ways to improve your running economy, one of which is to improve your running FORM. I often do a running gait analysis for my athletes where I video them from the front, back and both sides as they run around the track. In this video I look for things li

Many times athletes think that they need a big gym full of fancy equipment in order to get their strength training done. While dumb bells and bar bells are great and I use them a lot myself, sometimes it's nice to get in a workout at home or at a park using just body weight. It's kinda like running- requires no equipment and it's FREE! One of my favorite workouts is at our local park. There is a running trail there and a perfect half mile loop around the lake. I've brought ma

It happens to many of us. We train hard and long for our “A” race. We spend hours at the gym, on the bike, on the trails and in the water getting ready for an event which is important to us. We put everything we have into our training in the hopes of a podium finish, a personal best, or a victory over our main competitor. It all looks great in Training Peaks- the workouts are perfectly written by an experienced triathlon coach and the plan has been executed. But sometimes thi