When establishing a triathlon training plan, you need to train in 3 different sports: swimming, biking, running. There are an endless number of training plans to choose from. I would encourage you to think of triathlon training as both a science and an art. Here are some triathlon training plans to consider.
Do you over train? Is it okay to over train... sometimes? I'm a Triathlete and I over train. It's hard for me to take a day off. Here's what you should know about overtraining for triathlons -- or any sport for that matter!
Let's discuss 5 of the most common questions newbie triathletes have about triathlon training and triathlon events. The topics include: wearing underwear, drinking water, airing up bike tires, signing up for the Hawaii Ironman, and drinking energy drinks vs sports drinks. Here's what you need to know.
I used to be a long-distance cyclist. Not a great one. Nor a fast one. Just an average one -- who had a ball every time my wheels were spinning. Fast-forward to today. And even though I've biked a bit around here since we moved to Tennessee, as I kept getting busier and busier, I kept pushing my bike farther and farther into the corner of our garage. Here's how I got re-motivated to get back into cycling. Lots of great tips.
A day in the Tri Life consists of making mistakes -- it happens when triathletes are training, as well as on the day of the big event. Mistakes are expected and natural. Here are 3 you might be able to avoid... from someone who's been there, done that.
Times have changed. These days, 'old timers' over 40 are kicking butt and taking names. It's never too late to start training for triathlons! Here are some inspirational people who've done it... over 40.
What is living the Tri Life like? It's living an 'I Can' life. It's living a 'Wellness' life. It's living a 'Purposeful' life. It's all of that an a whole lot more. Here's why I'm enjoying every minute of being a triathlete and what it's like to live the Tri Life... to me.
Triathletes are especially susceptible to injuries because triathlon training and competition pushes the human body to its limits. That's why you should incorporate an injury prevention mentality into your training. Here are some suggestions for preventing triathlete injuries, plus some homeopathic treatments for sports injuries you can try.
Whether you've just decided to do a triathlon or you've already done 30 of them, it's important to identify a specific triathlon race that you are training to compete in. Doing so gives you a solid goal to work towards, and a focal point to build your training program around. Here's how to choose a triathlon event, and what you need to know about triathlon races.
There was once a time when I worried about eating too much. Now, I worry about eating too little. I used to weigh 210, now I weigh 166. If you want to get your body in shape for triathlons -- or life in general -- the trick is eating the right food in the right quantity.
