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
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
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