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...
Whether you’re racing IRONMAN for the first time, or it’s your first attempt at the 140.6, these tips will hold you in good stead. Start figuring out nutrition and hydration at least 3-4 months in advance This is a process...
Eliminating guesswork is one of the best ways to improve your racing as a triathlete. Race day can be an incredibly stressful day if you show up asking: how hard should I go? how much do I need to drink?...
We originally shared this article in 2018, but the message remains true today. Consistency IS key. Coaches and athletes, I wanted to take a moment of your day to highlight an athlete and topic that I am extremely passionate...
Unless you are racing some of the late season Ironman races (Cozumel, Indian Springs) or a late season marathon (Dallas), now is a good time to downshift a bit from training to reset yourself for the 2022 season. I’m not...
For many adult-onset triathletes, swimming is the most challenging discipline of triathlon. Swimming does not come as easily as running or biking, can be fear inducing, and can also be intimidating when you first start pool swimming. Working with a...
It’s common to hear about athletes working to hit their “Race Weight” in the weeks leading up to their big ‘A’ race with the idea that weighing less will make them faster. While there is some consistent correlation that shows...
Cody is a Playtri coached athlete who recently finished his first IRONMAN in Cozumel (with a fantastic 1st IM time of 10:33:15) - read on to learn more about his experience! How did you get started in triathlon, and...
