Triathlon Blog by Certified Coach Mary Timoney | Marinewife Multisport

How to Train for Open Water Swim in the Pool

In the winter months it is often not doable or desirable to swim outside in the open water. If you have an upcoming open water swim in...

Seriously, Why Hire a Triathlon Coach?

Are you contemplating your first Ironman or 70.3 and you're not sure how to get started? Are you an experienced Age Grouper who wants a...

Get THIS Great Piece of Equipment for Strength Training

I've seen these yellow bars called different things in the fitness world but I have to say they are an AMAZING strength training tool for...

Winter Training Tips

Winter is here. For those who live in colder climates, the trainer, the treadmill, and a heated pool are friends. The shorter days mean...

8 Quick and Dirty Core Moves for Athletes

Your core is the center of your strength. We use it for just about everything, most of the time without thinking about it. We use it in...

Reasons You Should Aqua Jog

I've always thought of the Aqua Jogger as a rehab tool for injured runners or athletes as a way to recover from injury and build back...

My 3 Favorite Running Form Drills

Running economy is defined as the physiological and biomechanical factors that contribute to running performance. It is measured to...

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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