How to Activate Your Glutes for Improved Performance

How to Activate Your Glutes for Improved Performance

There can be several reasons why your glutes may not be firing correctly. Some common causes include muscle imbalances, poor posture, and overuse of other muscle groups. It may cause issues such as hip pain, lower back pain, sciatic nerve irritation and even knee pain. Here are a few tips…
First-Time Triathlete: Tips and Tricks for Success

First-Time Triathlete: Tips and Tricks for Success

Congratulations on taking the first step towards training for triathlons! Triathlon training can be a rewarding and challenging experience, and it’s important to approach it with a solid plan in place. Here are a few basic steps you can follow as you begin your triathlon journey:   Choose a triathlon…
Group rides or Solo rides?

Group rides or Solo rides?

Nowhere to hide! -by Brian Nath, Beginner to All-American Triathlete, Scottsdale, Arizona. A few days ago I found myself out on the Sonoran Parkway putting in a solid hour at Tempo effort. On most days the parkway is the place to go when you want to lay down some focused…

10 Tips for Busy Parents Who Want to Tri(athlon)-Harder

“Tri, tri again: If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. Just like potty training, training for a triathlon takes time and patience. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t see progress right away – just keep swimming, biking, and running.” “Make it a family affair: Involve the whole…
Tempo run: The do's and dont's for beginners

Tempo run: The do’s and dont’s for beginners

I figured it could be useful to compile a short list of the do’s and dont’s that serve as a first starting point to anyone new to tempo training. Control your effort, be disciplined and develop a good feel for the pace. ‘Comfortable hard’ is what you’re aiming for. Remain…