Tag Archives: Ironman
Triathlon Training: Tips for Overcoming The Intimidation Factor of the Swim
By Chris Carmichael The open expanse of water that greets triathletes at the beginning of a competition is intimidating. That is an almost universally true statement from novice triathletes, at least those who didn’t come into triathlon from a swimming … Continue reading
Triathlon Training: High Intensity for High Performance
By Chris Carmichael For a group that is perceived to be one of the hardest-working groups of endurance athletes, it’s surprising to see how resistant some triathletes are to high-intensity training. Triathletes will ride, run or swim all day long; … Continue reading
Triathlon Training: A Workout to Pump Up the Benefits of Your Long Runs
By Jason Koop, CTS Premier Coach While some athletes have trouble making the connection between complicated interval workouts and race-day performance, virtually everyone understands the basic concept behind long runs, long rides, and endurance swim sessions. Your event is … Continue reading
Triathlon Training: The Opportunities and Perils of Racing Before You’re 100% Ready
By Chris Carmichael Early in the season, many triathletes who are preparing for Ironman or Ironman 70.3 races later in the season have a series of preparation races on their schedules. We all try to plan our training so we’re optimally … Continue reading
Triathlon Training: Techniques and Workout for Adapting to Your Aero Position
By Jim Rutberg, CTS Pro Coach There are a lot of new bikes and new aero setups being rolled out of bike shops and garages around the country right about now, and business is brisk at the nation’s growing number … Continue reading
