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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...

8 Essential Bike Handling Skills to Master

Bike handling skills are learned by spending time on the road. They must be reinforced and practiced each week to make them become a...

How to Make Your Next Iron Distance Swim Less Scary

How to make your next iron distance swim less scary? Read on! I’ve talked to numerous athletes over the years, and for many, the swim can...

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...

What to Avoid During Race Week

Race week can be an intense time for many athletes, especially if it is your "A" race. Most of you have worked for months toward this...

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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