Swimmers! Got Tight Shoulders? Do These 7 Stretches
Sometimes athletes tell me they have pain or discomfort in the rotator cuff area of their shoulder, tight or stiff upper back muscles, or...
How to Regroup After a Race Gone Wrong
Several years ago, I signed up for a Sprint race series in Charleston, SC. You had to compete in 3 of the 5 races offered throughout the...
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...
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...
Reduce Your Drag at Your Next Open Water Swim
Reduce Your Drag at Your Next Open Water Swim There are two forces you want to conquer in order to get faster in the water: 1. Reduce...
How Often Should I Run Off the Bike?
How Often Should I Run Off the Bike? By Mary Timoney, Ironman University Certified Coach For most triathletes the toughest part of the...
3 Workouts to Add Zest to Your Weekend Long Ride
3 Workouts to Add Zest to Your Weekend Long Ride If you are training for an iron distance event, chances are you are biking long on the...
Race Week Prep- My Best Advice
Race week is an exciting time for many athletes who have trained for months to get ready for their “A” race or special event. I am going...
