You may have heard mention of Draft Legal Triathlon the last few years as more and more Draft Legal Triathletes have ventured into the IRONMAN …
What is Draft Legal Triathlon? By Coach Mike
Staying Safe while Winter Running
It’s that time of the year when we go to work and come home in the dark. For many runners, that means some dark and …
So, You Want to Swim Faster?
Swimming is not a natural thing for humans; we’re built for land sports, not aquatic ones. Even the fastest swimmers in the world are not …
Love the Process (Lessons from a Kids Swim Meet)
Prior to leaving for a three-week western work adventure in Nevada, Arizona, and Utah I had the pleasure of sitting through a two-day youth swim …
Building the Athlete Coach Relationship
As someone who has coached, and been coached much of my life, the relationship between coach and athlete is truly something special. The first time …
IRONMAN 70.3 Atlantic City Course Preview
Bustling boardwalks, blustery winds, and bumpy roads are the name of the game at Atlantic City 70.3. This course is often circulated as being flat …
IRONMAN Maryland Course Preview
IRONMAN Maryland is fast approaching. This race is centered in the town of Cambridge, Maryland which is a small waterfront town on the eastern side …
Help! Should I Wear a Wetsuit in Borderline Water Temperatures?
It’s race morning. You’ve trained for weeks, months, or maybe even years for this one moment. It’s THE triathlon you’ve been working so hard for. …
It’s Getting Hot in Here!
In the winter I wrote a blog about exercising in the cold, a now it is the middle of summer so let us talk exercising …
Training and Racing in the Heat
As we enter racing season and ramp up training, we are beginning to see summer weather make an appearance all over the country. Often in …