Why durable performance matters more than fresh legs Real endurance fitness is revealed under fatigue One of the clearest signs of real fitness is not how fast you can go when fresh. It’s how well you can hold form, pace, and composure when fatigue starts to accumulate. This is where…
Why You’re Training Hard But Not Getting Faster (For Runners and Triathletes) Many runners and triathletes believe that training harder automatically leads to better performance. In endurance training, however, improvement often comes from training smarter rather than simply adding more intensity. In the Bay Area, effort is rarely the problem.…
Focused, steady, and moving with intention — every step counts. Training isn’t about chasing extremes; it’s about consistent effort, awareness, and enjoying the journey. Tiburon, Marin County at sunset. Endurance Success Isn’t Permanent — Why Consistency Matters in Training In endurance sports, fitness is never permanent. Runners and triathletes must…
Top Reasons Athletes DNF in Ironman & 70.3 (And How to Avoid Them) Most DNFs aren’t bad luck. They’re predictable. After coaching athletes through long-course racing—from first-time finishers to performance-focused age groupers—one thing is clear: Athletes rarely fail on race day. They fail in the months leading up to it.…
What a day in Philadelphia!Chelsea delivered a massive result at the Philadelphia Marathon, finishing in 2:44:06h and placing 4th in the professional field. This marks a huge step forward in her progression and reflects the consistency and commitment she brings to training every day. Over the past months, we’ve been refining…
Running is the final discipline in triathlon—and often the one where fatigue exposes inefficiencies in technique. Small mechanical issues in your running form can lead to wasted energy, slower race times, or recurring injuries. My in-person Running Gait Analysis provides a detailed, hands-on assessment of your mechanics—combined with real-time coaching…
Why Triathlon Coaching Still Matters More Than Ever Technology can generate workouts. It cannot understand people. In a world increasingly driven by apps, algorithms, AI-generated plans, and endless performance data, it has never been easier to access information about training. But information is not the same as understanding. The longer…
Why Easy Runs Feel Hard: Common Endurance Training Mistakes One of the most common mistakes in endurance training isn’t laziness — it’s trying too hard, too soon. If you’re new to triathlon, returning after time off, or picking up swimming or running later in life, there’s a good chance you’ve…
When Seema first reached out to me in late 2024, she described herself as a complete beginner to triathlon. Living in London at the time and preparing to move to San Francisco, she had a big dream — to complete her first Ironman 70.3 in 2025 (September). She wrote, “I’m…
THE REGGIE PROJECT This Episode Is Part of a Bigger Story This episode is part of The Reggie Project—a documented journey from self-coached training to structured 70.3 preparation. Follow the complete story, with my coaching perspective and the lessons that emerged throughout the process. EXPLORE THE REGGIE PROJECT → Five…









