About a year ago, I reached out to y’all via a survey to find out what you all were looking for to help you with your triathlon training. And this is what I heard: I need more time How do you “balance” it all How do you organize training in life? Check out the chart […]
Sidenote: This can apply to any coach, whether it is a run coach, triathlon coach, cycling coaching, etc. If you are looking for a business coach and need to ask questions, you can easily use the top 5 questions, along with 8, 9, and 10. I hope that helps you on your journey whether you […]
Ironman World Championship Sidenote: This was written in 2018 and I know LIFE has happened to all of us. I made some changes on this post, as personally, life changed for me as well. And I am finally talking more about it, as I have healed and am healing. Thanks your patience. Ironman Kona week […]
Pre Race Jitters are REAL!!! It is time. It is Race Week. You are at the venue and ready to “ROCK THE SHIT” out of your race. Let me break down your week for you. You are TWO days from your Ironman Triathlon! You are excited, hanging at the Expo and grabbing your Ironman Branded […]
The Impact of Alcohol on Health, Performance, and Recovery You might have encountered this dilemma before: you want to enjoy some drinks with friends, but you’re worried that the alcohol and extra calories might negatively affect your training. It’s difficult to weight the pros and cons in this situation if you aren’t familiar with the […]
Training for a triathlon can be a daunting task, especially for beginners who are new to endurance sports. Here are some tips for getting started with triathlon training: Set a Realistic Goal Choose a triathlon that is appropriate for your fitness level and experience. For beginners, a sprint-distance triathlon (typically a 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike, […]
Side note: I know we have Ironman Texas coming up, so I wanted to share my tips with you. Have fun, and let me know how it went—looking for a coach in 2023? I have three spots left! Click HERE to jump on a call with me today! Ironman Racing vs. Being an Ironman Sherpa I […]
An older blog, but still relevant as racing season approaches!) Side Note: Over-racing is a real issue, though it’s not discussed nearly enough. If you’re wondering whether you might be overdoing it, let’s talk. My calendar is open—click HERE to schedule a call! What is Over-Racing? There are 52 weeks in a year, yet I’ve […]
Sidenote: Tim and I have known each other for a couple of years or have known of each other, but last year, he reached out about coaching. I told him I had space, and the rest was history. As a coach, I see the struggles that y’all deal with, and sometimes it can be a […]
From Coach Jen: While I don’t race anymore, I still love my recovery weeks and make sure I take them. If you want to learn to take those recovery weeks to fuel the body, mind, and soul, connect with me HERE and let’s get on a call today. As an athlete, I love my recovery weeks […]
Sidenote from Coach Jen: Transitions in the triathlons can be tricky. Yes, the clock is still ticking. There is a time to take your time (Ironman, as maybe you are changing out of your cycling shorts to running shorts) to get out of transitions as fast as possible, especially for a sprint and an Olympic […]
Side note from Coach Jen: How do you train for triathlon the simple way? Is there a simple way to prepare for an Ironman Triathlon or a 70.3 Ironman Triathlon? What about an Olympic Triathlon or a Sprint Triathlon? I will be brutally honest: NO, there is NOT a shortcut to training for an Ironman Triathlon […]
