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 [...]
“Women are more efficient at using fat as fuel, which is important in long-distance races,” said Eschbach, a seven-time Ironman triathlon finisher. “Secondly, psychologically women perceive the same level of exercise as less stressful than men do, and women also tend to pace a little better sometimes in ultra distance races.” Until 1972, women were [...]
1. Wear one pair of synthetic socks. Don’t wear cotton socks. Synthetic socks wick away moisture and help prevent blister formation and cold feet. Wearing two or more pairs of socks regardless of fabric is often a mistake (see item 3 below). Try placing duct tape over the toes of your running shoes to keep the wind [...]
The focus for February is to continue building the foundation of your endurance base and to begin to build specific strength for swim, bike and run. This month we really want you to focus on core stability in addition to beginning to build strength in specific areas. We include suggested core stability and strength exercises [...]
Triathlon is one sport consisting of three events, well four if you include transitions. It is very easy to over train for a triathlon as athletes seem to forget that although we are training for three events, we only have one body. The ability to recover is as important as the ability to train hard. [...]
The Ironman 70.3 Calgary Team has prepared a training program to prepare you to successfully complete a half Ironman on August 2nd, 2009. The program formally begins January 1st, 2009. In preparing this program the team has spoken with a number of coaches and athletes that specialize in iron distance and other endurance events including [...]
Building the engine: Since we are approaching our cold season, it is likely that most of us aren’t racing any triathlons any time soon. If you are like me, you’ve already taken a short break from training and are eager to get back into some healthy living. This time of year shouldn’t be for going [...]
This is a compilation of a number of previous posts… Compression clothing….. There is a lot of talk about it. Does it improve performance? Does it improve recovery? or Does it just look dumb? When I spoke to Torbjørn Sindballe at Interbike in Las Vegas in September 2007, he said that he had everything dialed in [...]
