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…

Win by choice not by chance!

Ricardo (picture) displayed a champion’s mind set. His warrior attitude was the key to open the door that lead him to a remarkable performance and wonderful experience at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Through hard work, discipline, and a never-say-diet attitude, Ricardo transformed his dream into reality. Ricardo’s…

Fuelling strategies to optimize endurance performances

When it comes to high intensity training, long slow distance training and endurance events, it is critical that we have a plan for our carbohydrate fuelling and hydration. We lose water and electrolytes through sweat and burn carbohydrate calories. It is very important that we replace the right amount of…