A piece of cake

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I stepped into the unknown last night- into a neighbor’s holiday party. There wasn’t much detail given as to if we were eating dinner, having drinks, dessert, or just some appetizers. Turns out there was a lot of food. But it was fairly easy to navigate. I avoided the little sandwiches and puff pastries and […]

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The Mastering of Your Mind with Robert Szentes – TSC Podcast #145

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 Download this episode     In this [FINAL] episode of the TriSwimCoach podcast, Kevin has a chat with Robert Szentes. Robert is a life and success strategist, transformational master trainer, visionary, and thought leader. It is his passion to inspire and authentically lead the next generation of conscious influencers and leaders who seek to empower others […]

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Fear…or friend?

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If you are reading this, it means you likely either are doing triathlons, or are planning to a triathlon. With triathlon, as with open water swimming, as with life, there will be a level of fear that you will have to deal with. By purposely putting yourself in a situation that for many people raises […]

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You signed up for your first Ironman…now what? – TSC Podcast #143

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 Download this episode     In this episode of the Tri Swim Coach podcast, Kevin interviews Coach Todd Malcolm. Todd is a Calgary Ironman Specific coach who has been involved in the sport of triathlon both as an athlete and a coach. Todd has been a 4-time member of the Canadian Triathlon Team, 3-time Olympic Distance […]

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Why you are still slow?

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There’s a concept that Buddhism teaches called “impermanence”. Accepting that nothing is permanent can go a long way in getting past obstacles, and not being attached to outcomes. How many times have you had a less-than-good workout, or a sub-par swim, and it feels discouraging, to the point that it carries over into the next […]

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Swimming vs Driving?

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There’s an interesting phenomenon with some people when driving. Many are competitive. It’s a race! A race to work.A race to get somewhere on time. A race to get home to relax. “Get out of my way, you’re slowing me down.” The pool can be similar. If you’ve ever done lap swimming in these pools […]

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Motivation and How to Avoid Burnout in Triathlon – TSC Podcast #142

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 Download this episode     In this episode of the TriSwimCoach podcast, Coach Chris Hague is back! Kevin & Chris talk about the idea of motivation and how to avoid burnout in triathlon. Chris recently completed his Master’s Degree in Sports Psychology and talked about it for a short time in the interview. They also discuss […]

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If you’re feeling stuck

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There’s a concept that Buddhism teaches called “impermanence”. Accepting that nothing is permanent can go a long way in getting past obstacles, and not being attached to outcomes. How many times have you had a less-than-good workout, or a sub-par swim, and it feels discouraging, to the point that it carries over into the next […]

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Benefits of Long Straight Swims – TSC Podcast #141

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 Download this episode     In today’s episode of the TriSwimCoach, Kevin talks about the 3 benefits of doing long, straight swims in your workout. He discusses some facts about swimming straight without rest. Listen and enjoy! Topics discussed in this episode: Swimming straight distances Advantages of straight swims Mental strength Relaxing Measure your endurance Link: […]

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How to befriend the chop

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Water comes in so many forms. It can be calm, warm, and inviting.And it can be rough, cold, and mean! Christopher from Wisconsin joined Tri Swim Success last year, and has had many successes this year. He recently emailed me a summary of his season, which turned out amazing, on many accounts, with him exceeding […]

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5 Common Myths and How to Thrive in Triathlon at Any Age With TriDoc Jeff Sankoff – TSC Podcast #140

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 Download this episode     In today’s show, Kevin interviews TriDoc Jeff Sankoff. Jeff is an emergency physician and multiple Ironman finisher in Denver, Colorado. He has completed more than 50 70.3 distance races (including 5 world championships) and 6 Ironman distance races (including 1 world championship) since taking up the sport in 2001. In the […]

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I fell apart

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Have you ever felt like you need to constantly have momentum going forward, or you’re falling behind in life, or in your athletic endeavors? I was very much looking forward to the new year, 2020. I had a lot of momentum in all areas of my life in December. Things were going well fitness-wise, business-wise, […]

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Drop The Grind And Succeed – TSC Podcast #139

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 Download this episode     In this episode of the Tri Swim Coach Podcast, Kevin discusses dropping the grind and still succeeding- including 4 things one needs to do when creating that “space” to do better. Topics discussed in this episode: His take on the audiobook he listened to How the best ideas come while swimming […]

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How do you know?

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Ever make assumptions and then you turn out to be wrong? In the past I have assumed things about people based on their appearance that turned out to be completely wrong. And I still assume things about myself that turn out to be wrong as well. For example, on Friday, I really wanted to do […]

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The Top 5 Essentials for Swim Success – TSC Podcast #138

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 Download this episode     In this episode of TriSwimCoach, Kevin covers the top 5 essentials for swim success. Topics discussed in this episode: The top 5 essentials for swim success Rotate hips Self Acceptance Breath control Consistency Positive self-concept **If you’ve enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us […]

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Auto-motivate yourself

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The topic of motivation came up in our private The Fit Triathlete Transformation Facebook member group yesterday. Someone mentioned that she gets upset with herself when she misses a workout, but only when it’s because she’s simply lazy. Is this something you are doing? Bashing yourself because you are too lazy, kicking your own butt […]

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Work the System(s)

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We have a lot to think about in training for a triathlon. I break it down into four systems. Each system must be functioning (or “firing”), or everything falls apart. Here they are: Mental state. Your mindset/psychology needs to be tended to on a regular basis. If you are going full blast through life and […]

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The Art of Getting Faster In The Water – TSC Podcast #137

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 Download this episode     In today’s episode of the TriSwimCoach, Kevin covers a blog post he wrote on getting faster in the water in 3 steps. He also shares upcoming events for the podcast. Tune in and enjoy! Topics discussed in this episode: Updates about the podcast Question on how to get faster 3 things […]

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The obstacle is the way

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Triathlon training is much like traveling. Let me explain. I’m currently in Bali, Indonesia, on a business trip (with a little pleasure mixed in!) It’s allegedly NOT rainy season right now. It’s supposed to be nice. Besides the work stuff, I planned on 4 days near the beach and to surf as much as possible. […]

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When to take a day off

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If you’re like many triathletes who join us, you likely have a harder time taking rest than getting in all your workouts. If you are feeling burnout, extra tiredness, lack of enthusiasm, or feel like you are just going through the motions in your workouts, it may be time to take a day off. Understand […]

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Is it you against the world?

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If you’re the competitive type, you will want to read this. We often get caught up in life with things that are out of our control. Politics. Sports teams. What other people think of us. The weather. Going through life wishing things were different can be quite frustrating. And the “wishing” comes when it’s something […]

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The 4 minute mile is you

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If 6’5 100 meter dash world record holder Usain Bolt grew up in the U.S. instead of Jamaica, he almost certainly would have been a basketball player instead of a track athlete. This means there are probably several Usain Bolts in the US that could compete with the Jamaican, but went a different path as […]

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Friend or fear?

Posted Ella Villas Articles

If you are reading this, it means you likely either are doing triathlons, or are planning to a triathlon. With triathlon, as with open water swimming, as with life, there will be a level of fear that you will have to deal with. By purposely putting yourself in a situation that for many people raises […]

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