Squad Begins Final Preparations for Collegiate Nationals March 20, 2010 (Lake Havasu City, AZ) – Escaping the spring snow in Boulder, the University of Colorado Triathlon team traveled to Lake Havasu to find their racing legs over spring break. And for the second year in a row, the squad not only gained some valuable early season racing experience, but made a clean sweep of … [Read more...] about CU Triathlon Team Repeats Sweep of Mountain Regionals
Building Intensive Endurance during Base Training
March 12, 2010 (Boulder, CO) – Mention base training and the mantra “long slow distance” (LSD) often comes to mind. When this is translated into long duration aerobic workouts primarily performed in Zone 2, this type of training certainly forms the backbone to any endurance athlete’s aerobic development. From the early stages of base training, one workout per discipline each … [Read more...] about Building Intensive Endurance during Base Training
How to Determine Your Swimming Pace Zones
February 8, 2010 (Boulder, CO) – Any triathlete with limited time understands the value of making every workout count. This means monitoring not just training volume, but training intensity. Although many triathletes use heart rate monitors while running and/or power meters while cycling, this same equipment is impractical while swimming. So how can you effectively monitor your … [Read more...] about How to Determine Your Swimming Pace Zones
Two Drills and Two Sets to Improve Your Swimming
January 16, 2010 (Boulder, CO) – While attention to good form is a year round project, this time of the year is particularly conducive to establishing good habits in the water. As you transition from your off-season to begin preparing for the rigors of early season base training, you have an opportunity to leave bad habits behind and start fresh with your training. As you dive … [Read more...] about Two Drills and Two Sets to Improve Your Swimming
Davison In Pro Field at Boulder Peak
Interview with First Year Pro Brooke Davison July 6, 2009 (Boulder, CO) - Boulder’s Brooke Davison burst onto the triathlon scene in 2008 with a dominance rarely seen in the sport today. A 37-year old mother of three, Davison was a collegiate swimmer at the University of California at Berkeley in the early 90s. But it wasn’t until last year when she completed her first full … [Read more...] about Davison In Pro Field at Boulder Peak