One of the beauties of being a multisport athlete is the ability to adapt training and racing quickly. Recently I’ve had limited pool access, so I’ve shifted my focus from triathlon-specific training to duathlon, regularly doing self-created duathlons on the...
Here are my Top Ten Tips for making sure you have a great racing experience, even if it’s been a while since you were on the start line! 1. Practice Transitions: If it’s been a while since you raced...
Coach Jim has been with us here at Playtri since 2019 - we’ve enjoyed watching his athletes succeed, and we’re excited to share some of what makes him such a great coach! How long have you been coaching triathlon?...
Purchasing a triathlon bike is one of the most exciting purchases a triathlete can make. If you have been racing triathlons on a road bike or you are looking to increase your speed or racing distance or you are ready...
Big Triathlon Coming Up? Make Sure You’re Race Ready! By Coach Morgan Hoffman Triathlon is as much about skill, logistics and problem-solving as it is about fitness. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to see athletes with great fitness have their big...
A reminder the why’s and how’s of doing Training Pace Workouts (Playtri lingo for zones 2-3), specifically through the heat, humidity, and & heat index challenges throughout the summer. SHORT ON TIME? SKIP TO #4 & START APPLYING TO YOUR...
Running is arguably the simplest of the three disciplines in triathlon. To go out for a run, you just need shoes (and clothes, of course). However, running is also the greatest cause of injury among all three sports due to...
Many of you got into triathlon because of boredom with the same ol' same ol' workouts, needing goals to hold you accountable to stay healthy, overuse/injury through simply running or a single sport focus and movement pattern... But what's 'funny',...
The general theme with pacing during a triathlon is Start Conservatively, Finish Strong. Triathletes cannot pace themselves the same way as they would in a masters swim meet, cycling time trial, or running race. Push too hard, too early and...
