Triathlon Blog by Certified Coach Mary Timoney | Marinewife Multisport

The Importance of Brick Workouts: Why You Shouldn't Skip That 15-Minute Run

Learn why you don't want to skip your brick runs off the bike!

Ironman Training in the Heat- Best Practices for Nutrition and Hydration

Triathlon Training in the Heat: Best Practices for Nutrition and Hydration As an Ironman Certified Triathlon Coach, I understand the...

10 Essential Facts About Race Nutrition You Should Know

Don't miss these essential race nutrition tips for triathletes!

10 Race Day Hacks You May Not Have Thought About

These race hacks will help you have a smooth and stress free event!

Speed vs. Watts: Understanding the True Measure of Cycling Performance

As an Ironman coach, I often encounter athletes fixated on their speed during cycling workouts both on the trainer and outside. While...

Mastering Triathlon Training in the Heat: Tips for Success

Mastering Triathlon Training in the Heat: Tips for Success As an Ironman Certified Triathlon Coach, I understand the challenges athletes...

5 Signs Your Fitness Levels Are Skyrocketing

Here are 5 signs that your fitness levels are skyrocketing.

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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