Training Considerations for Youth
As most athletes are now into the pre-race phase of their training cycle; the question that seems to be asked of me the most is: "How should I be training my child or, how should my child be training for triathlon?" ... full article
Equipment Needs for Youth Triathlon Racing
As we begin to look at the 2009 triathlon racing season I would like to address equipment needs for our young athletes. Often I am asked by parents what type of bike should I get my child. Do I need to buy him or her aero-bars and aero-wheels to be competitive? ... full article
Off-Season and Pre-Season Training Thoughts
Triathlon season has come to a close and now what should you do? Well, first I would say congratulate yourself for completing last season. Take some time to rest and recover, reflect on your past season and what you would like to accomplish next season. ... full article
Fitness Testing Our Youth Elites And Juniors
I suspect many will have their own opinions as to whether fitness testing our youth elites and juniors is really necessary. After all don’t our young athletes grow and change physiologically at varying rates? ... full article
Transitions: The need for free speed
Most of you focus your triathlon training on the swim, bike and run; yet work on your transitions if you have time left over after training. Triathlon is three sports but five events: Swim, Transition one (T1), Bike, Transition 2 (T2) and Run. ... full article
Nutrition Tips for T3Multisport Racers
Swim, bike, run..... it’s the heart and soul of triathlon training. Just like your favorite sports car needs gas to run, your body like a high performance car, needs gas too. That’s where your choice of foods and drinks (your “gas”) can help you go fast and feel good. ... full article
Youth Racing the Gateway to Sprint Triathlon
USAT has established age-appropriate distance for youth athletes entering the sport of triathlon. The 11-to-15-year-olds compete in the 200 meter swim, a 10k bike and a 2k run, while the youth elite ages 13-15 compete in the 375 meter swim, a 10k bike and a 2.5k run. ... full article
Addressing the Challenges of XTERRA Racing
The challenges of XTERRA training and racing offer the athlete a great opportunity to test themselves. ... full article
Gaining Cycling Power
Increasing power production on the bike starts in early pre-season with testing. The purpose of the test is to determine current wattage output at lactate threshold (LT). This test should be done on the recovery aspect with the purpose of general preparation or early base phase in mind. ... full article
ABC's of Sound Nutrition
Whether you are a competitive athlete or a casual exercise enthusiast, your lifestyle choices can either strengthening or weaken your foundation for physical performance and health. ... full article
Rest & Recovery... Most Important!!!
Do you feel guilty when you don’t get your Monday swim workout in and then make it up on Tuesday? Do you feel bad if you don’t get your 2 hour bike ride in on Saturday? So then you go do the long bike after your 15 mile run on Sunday to “flush out the legs” right? ... full article
Points to Consider - Run Base Training
During the off-season our number one goal should be to address limiters as they pertain to the individual athlete. All triathletes have limiters in each discipline. For this discussion we will focus on the run. ... full article
What is Adventure Racing?
The first formal adventure race was the Raid Gauloises held in 1989 in New Zealand, it was created by Gerard Fusil, whom many call the father of adventure racing. The press coverage of this race caught the eye of a man named Mark Burnett, who decided to try the race and then bring it to America. ... full article