Completing My Scheduled Workouts Was Tough Today
I am at that stage of Ironman training, where I am deep into a big block of workouts. At this point, accumulated fatigue kicks in, and on…
Reflecting On Musselman As I Finish Up My Race Report
It is now a month since I did my last race at Ironman 70.3 Musselman. I usually write a draft race report within a few days of…
Even With The Best Precautions Sometimes I Still Get Chafing
Chafing from workouts is not an exciting topic, but the reality is, chafing is part of our sport. I am fastidious about taking precautions, but even with…
My Run Pace Is Decreasing, So Am I Getting Slower?
The above chart shows the average pace for my runs over the past week or so. It is clearly taking me longer to run a mile now…
I Am Now Using Long Rides To Dial In My Race Nutrition
Ironman Chattanooga is only seven weeks away, so it is time to start focusing on the details that will help me in the race. For any Ironman…
I Have Made Another Change For Comfort On The Bike
A week ago I made a blog post about comfort on the bike, where I wrote about how my aero pads were uncomfortable. Over the past few…
Are You Swimming Enough To Be Ready For Long Course Triathlon?
As we all know, a long course triathlon means a long swim, a long bike and a long run. In order to maximize your potential and fully…
Should I Have Taken A Day Off From Training Yesterday?
I got a great question from one of my coached athletes today. After reading my blog from yesterday, where I discussed being tired, she asked ... "Why…
My Lack Of Motivation May Have Been Just Tiredness
I had another double workout day today. I was scheduled for a hard bike bike session and a forty five minute, Zone 2 run. Now that I…
Work To Address Niggles As Soon As They Appear
When my training volume increases, like when I am getting close to an Ironman race, it is not unusual for me to experience soreness and to feel…