This Beginner Full Ironman Distance (2.4 mi swim, 112 mi bike, 26.2 mi run) Triathlon Program is perfect for the triathlete that has perhaps only completed a sprint or olympic triathlon. Over the course of 36 weeks the athlete will safely accumulate volume and intensity to successfully prepare them for their “A” race. This plan […]
This 12 week program is perfect for the beginner triathlete looking to finish their first triathlon! Following this training plan will allow you to complete a variety of popular sprint triathlon distances. After completion of this program you will be prepared to swim 300-750 yards, bike 8-15 miles, and run 1-4 miles. The 12 week […]
Are they working with you or against you? Here are some quick tips for arm carriage: 1) Allow an elbow bend angle of 90 degrees or less 2) Do not clinch your fists 3) Place thumbs are on top of a closed hand 4) Drive elbows straight back and do […]
Do you know your running cadence? Simply count your left foot strikes while running for 20 seconds and multiply by 6. What did you calculate? 150? 170? 190? Whats your current cadence? 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞) 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠: 1) Avoid landing sharply on their heel and essentially […]
Do you warm-up before exercise? If you answered NO then this post is for you! The warm-up in my mind the most important ingredient to your running success starting out as a runner. If an athlete only had 30 minutes to workout then I would highly recommend the athlete STILL warm up […]
Six Tips for Your First Virtual Running Race 1. Determine your course before you head out the door. Several questions to ask yourself may determine one route over another. Are you going to run an out and back, a loop, multiple loops, will there be hills, lots of intersections, drinking fountains, or restrooms? […]
Now, more than ever, triathletes are asking themselves how do I maintain or build my swim for the upcoming seasons. The answer? SWIM CORDS!!! Swim cords are an essential and underrated piece of gear for beginner and elite triathletes to use to perfect technique in the pool and open water. As a former […]
Q&A on coach selection with speedy fast runner, yogi, and super mom Keri Clous-Lyon! Question: You were already a quick runner with a background in college running. Why did you decide to hire a coach? Keri: I had reached a plateau in my current fitness of running, and started thinking of future goals that I […]
