Coach's Blog

Amari Holmes BACK TO THE BASICS What is the off-season? Many folks seem to think it is all about taking time completely off BUT THEN they come back Jan 1 all signed up for huge 2020 goals! At this time...

Running Tips to Get You Started: ·      If you are a beginner, don’t worry about how many miles to run, begin by running for time, not distance.  ·      When you decide to start running, purchase a good pair of running...

TOOLS FOR ALL ATHLETES As I coach I spend a great deal of time interacting with athletes. This includes face to face coffee time, time on the track, and going for swims and rides together. Of course, there is always...

Fall is a fun time to race. The cooler temperatures, the changing colors, but the change in temperature requires a change in your racing strategy. If you are doing a cold-weather triathlon this fall, here are my quick tips: If...

  Our research shows that it takes roughly 10-14days to acclimate to the blazing heat and humidity this time of year. Instead of simply throwing your body through the ringer, read up on Coach Amari's easy strategy to safely and...

  CHAIN WEAR  YOUR DRIVETRAIN IS MADE UP OF YOUR CRANKSET, CHAINRINGS, DERAILLEURS, PULLEY, WHEELS, CASSETTE AND A CHAIN. ALL OF THESE PARTS WEAR OUT AS YOU RIDE, DEGRADING THE QUALITY OF YOUR SHIFTING. A WORN-OUT CHAIN WILL BEGIN TO...

Amari Holmes SO... IT’S HOT... IT’S REALLY FREAKING HOT! Athletes come to me everyday in need of *at times totally bitching:) about the temps and then the real problem- they can’t seem to stomach much because it’s 100+ outside and...

DRINK UP!!! It’s here… the heat and humidity are here to play.  Let’s take a look at some of the what, why, when, and how’s of optimal hydration. (For the purpose of this article, please note, I am solely focusing...

Loving my TRI BIKE. Right time to UPGRADE! I’ve been a professional triathlete for 7 years. My dad got me my first ‘competition’ bike when I was 18 years old. It was an aluminum frame Trek 1000 with rat trap...