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...
When to Push Through and When to Pull Back
When you are in the midst of intense training for your iron distance race, it’s easy to disregard the signs of when you should pull back...
10 Things You Can Do to Show Good Sportsmanship and Good Will on Race Day
Race day is a super special time for athletes. For many, it’s an opportunity to go for a personal best, beat last year’s times, or even...
Dear Coach: I Keep Missing the Podium
Dear Coach: I Keep Missing the Podium Mary Timoney Ironman University Certified Coach We’ve all been there…4th Place. Missing the podium...
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...
20 Not-So-Ordinary Plank Exercises for a Bulletproof Core
20 Not-So-Ordinary Plank Exercises for a Bulletproof Core I'm sure you’ve heard many times that good core strength can help prevent...
Dear Coach Should I Run in the Pool?
Should you run in the pool? Absolutely YES! I don’t know one runner or triathlete that has not had a running injury somewhere along their...
What to Expect from Your Ironman Training Plan
Mary Timoney, Ironman University Certified Coach Congratulations on deciding to complete an Ironman triathlon! This is a super exciting...
Full Body Equalizer Workout for Triathletes
Full body equalizer workout for triathletes! You can do this anywhere! For most iron distance triathletes, finding time to strength train...
What to Eat On Race Morning
One of the most common questions I get asked from my athletes is what to eat on race morning. There's so much information out there on...
