If youâve been following along, weâve discussed nutrition for Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races, as well as tools like The Whoop. Today, letâs focus on fueling for an Olympic Distance Triathlon, a popular race format for athletes of all levels. Quick Overview of an Olympic Triathlon Who: If youâre active 5â6 days a week and […]
What Is an Ironman 70.3? An Ironman 70.3, often referred to as a “Half Ironman,” is a middle-distance triathlon that challenges both your endurance and strategy. A 70.3 Ironman (Half Ironman) is a challenging endurance race, typically taking between 4.5 and 7 hours to complete. Your nutrition strategy is crucial to sustaining energy and avoiding […]
Introduction A triathlon might be the perfect adventure for you if you’re looking to challenge yourself physically, test your endurance, and experience the thrill of competing in multiple disciplines. Triathlons have gained immense popularity over the years, attracting participants of all ages and fitness levels. If you’re new to the triathlon world, you may wonder, […]
âYou. Are. An. Ironman.â Those words resonate deeply, donât they? You accomplished what youâve been training for over the past year. That night, you fall into bed utterly exhausted, sore, sunburned, and grinning ear to ear. You did itâyou completed an Ironman (or a 70.3). Fast forward a week. Youâre READY to dive back into […]
Sidenote: I wrote this article over five years ago, and I wanted to reshare it because we, as athletes, triathletes, runners, cyclists, powerlifters, etc., forget about rest and its importance is. I talk about how I used The Whoop to track my sleep and sickness. My athlete Jeff does the same and had some excellent […]
There are countless ways to train for an Ironman, and every coach has their philosophy. What Iâm about to share is based on my experience as both an athlete and a coachâand it aligns with approaches Iâve seen many other coaches adopt. Letâs talk about a common long-distance training pattern for Ironman athletes: A long […]
Side note: Reading this blog, brings me so much joy because I was walking my pup, Macca Dog. God, I miss that dog. And I had NO idea that making these three changes heading into my 15th Ironman Triathlon, was going to be my LAST triathlon. Enjoy this blog, as much as I did. Because […]
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 âbalanceâ 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 […]
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 youâre worried that the alcohol and extra calories might negatively affect your training. Itâs difficult to weight the pros and cons in this situation if you arenât 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, […]
