10 Tips to Set Yourself Up for Success in 2018 Let’s face it. Is the thought of sleeping in more appealing than getting on your bike trainer at 5am on a Monday morning? I don’t blame you. This time of year, with the holidays behind us, and a looming race season ahead, it can be tough to make the transition from party mode back into training … [Read more...] about Change Your Mindset from Off-Season to On
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Should You Make Your IRONMAN a Destination Race Vacation?
As fall arrives so does Kona, and the thought of racing in an exotic, tropical location may cross more than one triathlete’s mind. That said, is it really a good idea to make your next IRONMAN (or your first) a destination race vacation? Here is pro triathlete Nicole Valentine’s take on destination racing, based on her travels to IRONMAN France where she placed third, Brazil … [Read more...] about Should You Make Your IRONMAN a Destination Race Vacation?
Three Best Saddles for Long Distance Triathlon
How do you get a faster bike split? Disc wheels? Aero helmet? The secret may be in your saddle. Professional triathlete Nicole Valentine explains why as she reviews three new favorite saddles. Whether you are training to finish your first IRONMAN or looking to qualify for Kona, the key to faster bike times is not necessarily in your frame or wheels, but in your … [Read more...] about Three Best Saddles for Long Distance Triathlon
Healthy Habits for the New Year
Four Simple Ways to Become a Better Athlete January 1, 2012 (Boulder, CO) — As you make your resolutions for the year ahead, here are four healthy habits to add to the list. Working these positive practices into your life will help you become a better athlete. 1. Add functional strength work to your training The principle of specificity states that triathletes must spend the … [Read more...] about Healthy Habits for the New Year
How to Maintain Fitness over the Holidays
December 16, 2011 (Boulder, CO) — Getting through the holidays with fitness intact can sometimes be a challenge. If your usual training routine takes a hit due to holiday travels and disrupted schedules, think “maintenance.” It is possible to maintain fitness with a reduced training schedule for a few weeks. The key, however, is to not stop exercising. Rather, follow the FITT … [Read more...] about How to Maintain Fitness over the Holidays