Images by Marco Merati Time away from in-season training can sometimes be difficult to manage for many athletes. When you no longer have structured training and schedules, you may find yourself overwhelmed with your available time. Being able to balance both sport and life is a skill that takes time to iron out the...
Ask the Experts: Movement and Why it Matters
It is common in the world of endurance sports for athletes to solely focus on the workouts we deem as important. These workouts would include sessions that are building their cardiovascular endurance since that is the only way to get better, right? For the time-crunched athlete who needs to skip a workout(s), more times than...
Ask the Experts: Bike Fit for Performance
Whether you are purchasing a bike for the first time, or a seasoned veteran, one thing that will always remain an integral part of any cyclist’s arsenal is a proper road bike fit. Professional bike fits are crucial to not only performance but your comfort on the bike. When your bike setup is comfortable,...
Cycling Knee Pain? Pedal Solutions for Common Knee Issues
Many of us have been there, pedaling along without an issue and then you begin to feel a sharp twinge of pain in your knee…now what? If you’ve ever experienced knee pain while cycling from either cleat or seat positioning, you are not alone. Knee pain is one of the most common injuries cyclists...
Ask the Experts: What Do I Do If I Miss A Workout?
There will come a point in time when the inevitable occurs and you…miss a workout. Fear not, your fitness is not lost forever and this is no time to panic train. First things first, take a step back and assess the reasons why you missed your workout. Your why will lead to a more informed...
The Secret to Better Fitness is Training Consistency
Most athletes are in search of that one workout or training secret that can help them unlock their best performances. Well, the secret is out and, and that secret is training consistency. We can marvel at the Strava profiles of professional athletes that make us ooh and aah for workouts they (seem to) perform...
Ask the Experts: What is Sweet Spot Training?
Many athletes have heard of Sweet Spot Training, but not all have implemented this tool into their training programs efficiently. When used properly, sweet spot training can help to improve your functional threshold power and your ability to conquer mentally difficult efforts. What is Sweet Spot Training? Simply put, sweet spot training is efforts...
FRAGEN AN DEN EXPERTEN: PERFEKTE TRIATHLON-WECHSEL
Ein Triathlon umfasst tatsächlich vier Disziplinen: Schwimmen, Radfahren, Laufen und Wechsel. Tatsächlich werden meistens nur drei dieser Disziplinen trainiert. Sie trainieren und die Herzfrequenz wird akribisch genau gemessen, um die gewünschten Ergebnisse zu erzielen. Was ist mit Ihren Übergängen? Perhaps you have never given much thought to this discipline because...
How To: ELEMNT RIVAL Touchless Transition
There have been many options for multisport watches that have surfaced throughout the years. Most of these watches offer what you’d expect: a lap timer for the swim, a computer for the bike, and a GPS unit for the run. When combined, these features seem to compile...
HOW TO: TRIATHLON-TRAININGSPLÄNE FÜR ANFÄNGER
Sie haben sich für Ihren nächsten oder sogar den ersten Triathlon angemeldet, und jetzt? Sie werden schwimmen, Rad fahren und laufen, aber Sie wissen nicht, wie Sie alle drei Disziplinen gleichzeitig trainieren sollen. Fear not, you are not alone in this dilemma. Triathlon-Training erfo...
Ask the Experts: What is a Safe Heart Rate for Running
The key to building a run program can often lie in understanding your heart rate and what it means. To gain accurate insights, using a heart rate monitor with a chest strap can be invaluable. It’s easy to get lost in the metrics, especially if you begin to focus on what other athletes are...
How Do I Build a Personal Triathlon Training Camp
What do you think when you hear “training camp”? Maybe an all-inclusive warm-weather winter getaway for a week of professional training? While those camps are possible for some, they’re not realistic for many. But that doesn’t mean you can’t create your own personal training camp and get many of the same benefits. Let’s discuss...