Entering Taper Doesn’t Mean That You Stop Working Out
With just under two weeks until race day, I am entering taper. The taper phase is all about maintaining your fitness, while shedding all fatigue. It doesn't…
I Recommend Staying Away From Social Media Race Pages
As race day get closer, many triathletes are hungry for information about their race. This is particularly so, for inexperienced racers and for people racing an unfamiliar…
Racing Against Time To Get Ready For Race Day
Having spent all week writing about various things that I do to prepare for race day, I thought that today, I should give an update on me. …
Cleaning And Waxing My Race Chain To Optimize Drivetrain Performance
I spent some time today, cleaning and waxing my race chain. A clean and correctly lubricated chain, is another one of the small things that can add…
Mental Preparation For The Swim At Chattanooga
I had a long swim workout this evening. It started with 5 x 200 yards intervals, followed by a set of 20 x 100 yards. These intervals…
Review The Course As Part Of Preparing To Race
I have written about several race preparation items already this week. Another thing I always do to prepare is to review the course in detail. Now that…
My Nutrition Plan For The Bike At Chattanooga 70.3
This evening, I thought I would cover another item of preparation for my upcoming race at Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga. My nutrition plan for the bike leg of…
Installing Latex Inner Tubes Ahead Of My Race
Not so long ago, I was wondering if my first race of the year, at Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga, would actually go ahead. Well it is now less…
The Benefits Of Custom Coaching Versus a Set Plan
Even though I am a triathlon coach myself, I still use another coach for my own personal training. Why do I carry the cost of custom coaching,…
The Ups and Downs Of My Three Hour Trainer Ride
With my foot still too swollen to fit inside of my bike shoe, I had no option but to do my scheduled long bike ride on the…