Keeping Your Head in the Game "There's nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so." —Shakespeare January 6, 2011 (Boulder, CO) — Given that optimal performance relies as much on psychology as physiology, the best physical preparation in the world can only take an athlete so far. As anyone who has ever engaged in a performance activity knows, the situation can … [Read more...] about Mental Skills Training
Goal Setting Guidelines for the New Season
How to Use Goals to Achieve Desired Results "The longest journey begins with a single step." —Lao Tzu January 1, 2011 (Boulder, CO) — Although the start of the new year is associated with new year's resolutions, the goal setting process involves much more than simply resolving to finish in the top ten of that target race next season. Yet when properly implemented, goal … [Read more...] about Goal Setting Guidelines for the New Season
Anaerobic Training with Oxygen Debt Drills
June 3, 2010 (Boulder, CO) – For many triathletes focused on sprint and Olympic distance events, this time of the year is marked by a move to higher intensity anaerobic training. You have built a strong foundation with endurance base training over the winter and spring months, and now it’s time to prepare for those upcoming races by adding intervals in Zones 5b-5c to your … [Read more...] about Anaerobic Training with Oxygen Debt Drills
Training Camp Isn’t Just for Elites
Getting Active at Altitude with Team 3xFast April 21, 2010 (Estes Park, CO) – As I ran along a trail in Rocky Mountain National Park with a group of ten triathletes from Team 3xFast, we were led by the energetic Terry Chiplin. Chiplin, a 56-year old runner and British expat who still looks as fit as a 26-year old, introduced us to a method of group running he calls … [Read more...] about Training Camp Isn’t Just for Elites
Colorado Looks to Challenge Navy at Collegiate Nationals
Buffs Put in Final Preparations for Lubbock Race April 11, 2010 (Boulder, CO) – Focused and sharp. Two words to describe the University of Colorado triathlon team at their recent Sunday morning track workout. Coming off an important building year where the team finished third in the combined men and women’s results at collegiate nationals in 2009, the athletes are … [Read more...] about Colorado Looks to Challenge Navy at Collegiate Nationals