Triathlon Blog by Certified Coach Mary Timoney | Marinewife Multisport

10 Dynamic Stretches for Runners

Dynamic stretches are active movements that bring the muscles and joints through a full range of motion. These are usually done before an...

How I Fixed My Patella Tendinitis and Knee Pain

Back in June I had just started riding the spinner bike after 2 back to back foot surgeries. I really never thought much about how much...

7 Post Ride Stretches for Cyclists

If you are a cyclist I am fairly certain to say that often you find yourself bent over on the road bike or time trial bike for several...

Why I Love the TRX Workout

Reasons why I like TRX: 1. It engages your CORE for almost every move. 2. You can build some wicked upper body strength. 3. It’s great...

Bike Strength Workout

Hey athletes! I just created this workout for some of my athletes who are looking to get stronger on the bike. I took these exercises...

Rules of the Road

So I want to give kudos where kudos are due. This list is not written by me but by a dear friend whom I have been riding with for about 9...

Why I Love the TRX Workout for Triathletes

I have been doing TRX since 2007 when it was introduced to me on the Marine Corps base. One of the trainers took me through a workout and...

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6 Reasons Why You Bonked on Your Long Ride (and How to Avoid It)

6 Reasons Why You Bonked on Your Long Ride (and How to Avoid It) Every endurance athlete has had one of those days: the ride that starts with good intentions and ends with jelly legs, heavy fatigue, and the feeling that your body just shut down. This week, I had my own reminder during a Tuesday morning ride, just two days after racing hard at the Texas City Triathlon. Instead of logging quality miles, I bonked—and I want to share why it happened so you can avoid the same mist