It is peak triathlon season, and we have a ton of clients asking the same question. “Why are my pool times so much faster than my open water times?” To start, there is no “right” answer. The exact reasoning varies from person to person. But there are a few factors that affect everyone – even […]
Things to AVOID before your big race
Posted ArticlesYou’ve trained for months before your A race and race week is finally here. You made it to the pool consistently and practiced in the open water; did your long ride each week, and practiced race day fueling during practices and dialed in your everyday nutrition to optimize your body composition. Then, the week of the race, […]
The Icing on your Training Cake
Posted Articles, TrainingWhen it comes to the final weeks before your pinnacle race, there is not much you can do physically to improve fitness or give yourself an edge over the other athletes. You have done all the physical work that you can do. Now it is time to allow yourself to recover properly so that your […]
3 essential actions to take before your first race
Posted Articles, TrainingRace season is just around the corner here in North America. So many triathletes are in the final few weeks of their training plans. However, just because you are well trained and fit for a race does not mean you are truly ready. Many training programs leave out three key essentials. Three actions that you […]