The Night My Husband Left for War
I was going to write you guys a detailed blog post about Iron distance race nutrition and then I realized what day it was, so I scrapped that and now you're getting a post that has nothing to do with triathlon, although it has everything to do with Marinewife and why I created this business. I'm about to spill my guts here and maybe even cry a little so be ready to bear with me as I recall one of the HARDEST 7 months of my life. Today I realized that it is 20 years to the day
The Dirty Seven: 7 Great Exercises to Help You Run Faster
I was doing a little research on the best way to strengthen the muscles in order to run faster. There were a lot of great articles and videos on this topic, and a wide variety of opinions. In this article I am going to present you with my top favorites and back each one with content from Ironman University’s Exercise Science section. These exercises are what I feel would be benefit the runner as part of a regular strength training program. The run gait includes 2 phases. Each
Avoid This Critical Mistake at Your Next Open Water Swim
ATHLETES! Avoid this critical mistake at your next open water event! One of my favorite athletes brought this to my attention this past fall after she started her swim in the river last. I later realized I should have paid closer attention to this because the outcome can be a lot different than an athlete would think. You DO NOT want to get in the water dead last. Like EVER. Here’s why: 1.Often times the most timid swimmers start last, and even if that is you, chances are you
How I Calculate Your Training Zones
Ok so I’ve seen a few different training zones from different apps such as Training Peaks, Peloton, and Garmin. I use the ones from Ironman University, because that is my certification and it is super easy for athletes to follow. Below are the IM training zones based on %THR Run and %THR Bike. I am going to show you how I calculate my athlete’s training zones based on these numbers. A field test can be performed to find the point at which an athlete’s body is producing more l
How Much Volume Should You Be Doing for Swim, Bike, and Run for Your Iron Distance Race?
I’m going to explain this in Ironman’s simplest terms. I am an Ironman University Certified Coach and I feel that they do a great job of breaking the training schedule down so it is easy to follow. First of all, you need to know the 4 Phases of Ironman Training. These are as follows: General Prep: The focus on this phase of training is building endurance and improving form and technical skills. Athletes work on building their aerobic base fitness and developing muscular endur
