BE PREPARED FOR THE OPEN WATER If you’re planning on racing a triathlon for the first time, it’s important to realize the difference of pool versus open water swimming. The similarities are obvious and subtle, while their differences can have a serious impact on the overall outcome of your race. Here’s some examples of such [...]
Incorporate one of these workouts into your program each week as your key swim workout: The Quickie (Sprint Workout) Warmup: 500 Freestyle Main Set: 8 x 50–Slow/medium pace (1 minute interval) 8 x 50–Medium/fast (1 minute interval) 8 x 100–Freestyle (descending) 8 x 100–75 fast, rest 10 seconds, then 25 sprint 8 x 50–25 medium, rest [...]
Coming from out of town to race Ironman Calgary 70.3? But don’t want all the hassle of lugging your bike? Speed Theory is proud to offer a bike transportation service for anyone competing in Ironman Calgary 70.3. Simply drop off or have your bike shipped (e.g. UPS) to the host hotel (Westin Dontown) and one of [...]
Installment 3 – MOTIVATION! This third installment of ‘Enjoy the Ride’ will come when you probably need some motivation. March is a tough month. You’ve been able to stay motivated since Christmas, but you are ready to hit the open roads and everyday you wake up, look at the thermometer outside, wince, whine, curse a [...]
Part two of Two – Sink or Swim. Breath – one – two – three. Breath – one – two – three, GAAAAASP. Its a torturous ten seconds face down staring at the moss green floral stickers randomly placed within the tub. Its Sunday night and I’m practicing my breathing for tomorrow mornings forth grade [...]
“How to pick up free speed two weeks out from race-day.” 1. Buy new goggles (same model you normally use) & swim in them once or twice prior to the race 2. Spit is the best, most perfect anti-fog product EVER, it’s also readily available on race morning 3. Only sprint at the start [...]
Last month we discussed adding a tempo run to your workouts. Assuming that the weekly tempo runs are still part of your program, a great way to add leg speed and proper technique to your running is to add a weekly set of strides. Strides are short, fast runs between 50 to 150 meters in [...]
Original Article written by Dan Empfield (Thurs Jan 22, 2009). Additions provided by SpeedTheory (Sunday Feb 22, 2009). Prices quoted are the MSRP in each country in $Cdn. The P1 The Cervelo P1 is the old Cervelo P2SL. The name change prevents confusion and gets rid of the aluminum versus carbon designations. This bike is aluminum and is [...]
Sigh…it’s that time of year. You had a great start to the training season, you were excited to get moving again, you were focused on your goals, you were unstoppable. Now it’s March and the pesky little groundhog saw his/her shadow a few weeks ago…why Balzac Billy, why?? Six more weeks of winter?! You [...]
PB: Catriona Morrison! Thanks for agreeing to be our “Meet the Elite” Athlete for this Month CM: It is my pleasure! PB: Where are you from Catriona? CM: Scotland – born in Glasgow but currently live just outside Edinburgh. PB: What is your athletic background? CM: I swam as a kid and started running in [...]
