Managing Your Coaching Relationship
As dedicated long-distance triathletes we spend a lot of time, energy, and money in realizing our goals. I believe that one of the key ingredients to success is how well your training program works for...
View ArticleMore on Big Unit Fueling
As a tall and relatively heavy (85kg) guy I need to produce a lot of power to get around an ironman course, which means a big energy need. Due to my size, my energy stores are likely bigger than...
View ArticleEat, Drink, Worry a Little... and Have Fun
The last days before a big race are hell. I dread them. The training is in the bag, tapering has me edgy and wanting to move; ironman preparation is very long, making the stakes high; getting it wrong...
View ArticlePlan It Then Forget It
When I talk to others about big goals I’m often surprised that people don’t necessarily know what they are up against. What does it take to qualify? Where are you relative to that qualification...
View ArticleGetting to the Start Line
Ironman preparation is long, and it gives you plenty of time to screw things up. Alas, I seem to manage to get myself injured with great consistency before my ironman races. Before my last race of the...
View ArticleShould I Ride with a Power Meter?
As the season winds down and the training days get shorter we have time to think about next season’s goals and to look into the gear we want to get. It’s a good time to ask yourself, “Should I be...
View ArticleHow to Choose a Power Meter
If you are thinking about starting to use a power meter you will have to choose the right one for your needs and budgets. Over the last five years the market for power meters has exploded and we now...
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