Fall is considered by many as the best time to ride. However, cooler weather and shorter days might mean making sometime adjustments to your summertime logistics. Consider the following options when planning your training for the coming months: Apparel:...
PLEASE, BRING BACK THE FUN!!!! In a time where there are training apps, worldwide computerized platforms, more technology and access to the knowledge even at the age grouper level, “king/ queen” of the hill conquests & bragging rights… Point made...
Perhaps during this pandemic, you have found your local pool and gym closed for months on end only to have them opened, but with limited access. Or maybe you or a family member have a compromised immune system so you...
Autumn is one of my favorite times of year for being active outdoors. The weather is cooler, the leaves are starting to change color, long sleeve shirts come out of the closet for the run, arm and knee warmers become...
Coach Recommended Gifts — What I really want my athletes to have now 2020 certainly has been like none other! With so many races cancelled or changed to a virtual format this year, we know that triathlete are chomping at...
Out of the three disciplines in triathlon, swimming seems to create the most worry for new triathletes. It is likely that new triathletes (and even more seasoned ones) will say, “I hope to survive the swim” in a half joking...
One of the greatest sources of stress for many triathletes is the open water swim - and rightfully so. Going into an open water swim unprepared can in fact be dangerous. However, athletes who have done the training and developed...
Here at Playtri we require all of our individually coached athletes to use heart rate monitors while training and racing. Although there are other tools for measuring performance metrics, we rely primarily on the tried and true heart rate monitor...
