Here’s Why You Should Negative Split Your Workouts
What does it mean to “negative split” a workout? Basically, a negative split is when an athlete takes it easy at the start of a race and...
Your Blueprint for Race Week Success
Race Week! It’s the week you’ve been waiting for for months and now it’s finally arrived. Just the other day it seemed like weeks away...
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...
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...
Do These 5 Things Right Now for a Faster Bike Leg
1. Ride with a group and preferably people slightly faster than you. Riding with a group outside teaches you crucial bike handling skills...
If You Have Wrist Pain After Your Long Rides Then Read This!
If you have wrist pain after your long rides then read this! A few years ago I did several back to back long rides (40 to 55 miles each)...
My Race Day Warm Up Routine
You definitely don’t want to skip your warm up routine on race morning. They key to a successful warm up means planning ahead, waking up...
How A Busy Mom Finds Time to Train for an Ironman 70.3
Training for an iron distance event is challenging. So many athletes are working hard to fit everything in with work, family, sports, and...
Tips for Pacing Your Next Long Course Race
For a long course race pacing the effort is the key to accomplishing the task of pushing through when fatigue sets in. I am going to...
Things You Don't Need to Bring to Transition
I’ve been to the start of a race over 60 times in my career. I’ve seen just about everything and learned a lot along the way. If you’re a...
