A Simple Method to Calculate Your Sweat Rate
A lot of triathletes are able to train well and consistently with swim, bike, and run each week. However, sometimes they overlook the 4th discipline of triathlon and that is Nutrition/Hydration. I get asked all the time "What should I be drinking on the bike and run?" Well the answer to this is dependent on just how much you sweat out in a typical workout. Many athletes overlook the sweat test, and there are many out there that you can purchase online and do at home. But if y
Let's Talk About How You Should Be Training Right Now
Athletes- I know exactly how you are feeling right now. It’s Spring 2020 and you want to GET AFTER IT with your training. The weather is warmer and more conducive to long rides and runs. The days are longer, the mornings have more sunshine and it’s a really good time to log training miles. I get it. The only missing piece to this effort is that you have no races to train for, at least for the foreseeable future. As a coach, I am super hopeful for at least a fall racing season
Hip Mobility for Athletes
Many of my athletes tell me that their hips always feel tight, so I decided to do a little research on this and read up on the relationship between hip mobility and how it affects performance and other areas of the body. I always notice that whenever I “warm up” my hips I tend to feel better during my workout. This is no coincidence. I can kick higher, lunge deeper, and squat lower. Whenever my chiropractor gives me strength and mobility for my lower back, it always includes
