Navigating the Ironman Bike Aid Stations
Aid stations in Ironman races can be very dangerous places. The majority of crashes on the bike occur at or right around the aid stations. If you plan to take a feed, here are some simple tips to help you.
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Ironman Race Bags
You just checked in at your Ironman race as are headed back to your hotel/condo wondering why did they give me all of these bags - Do I need them? What goes in them? Where do I need to bring them and when? This can seem a bit overwhelming at first thought, so let’s demystify the process.
Surviving the Overload
How to deal with periods of training overload leading into a race Whether you’re a professional triathlete […]
Efficient Hill Running
If you do a web search “hill running,” you’ll receive dozens of hits touting the benefits with regards to increasing speed and strength. The point of this article is not to reinvent the wheel, but to discuss how you can efficiently run hills without overcooking your legs and save them for the later portion of your race.
Sighting for Success
Often I'm asked, "how much should I sight?" The answer: "Only as often as required to keep you moving in a straight line."
Becoming A Sustainable Athlete
Becoming more sustainable athletes by taking steps to reduce the impact of our footprints and protecting the environment in which we train.
Lower Variability Index for Greater Speed
Variability index (VI) is a measure of how consistent one’s power output is during cycling. In general a high VI is an indication of poor pacing and power application. However, there may be instances where performing a number of surges and generating a VI may be necessary. Continue reading to understand how you can use this tool to help target your training and race strategy.