Training Tip – Use a softball??
Use a 16-inch softball to reduce muscle tightness in your legs specifically hamstrings, calves and gluteus maximus. The shape and firmness of the softball helps relax those smaller muscles that...
27Dec
12Apr
Run Training Tip – Hill Running Technique
When running uphill, the simplest and most efficient way to maintain your speed is by shortening your stride slightly and increasing your cadence. Cathy Obordo is a USAT certified Triathlon Coach...
16Nov
Swim Training Tip – Body Rotation
Body rotation is important with proper swim technique. Your body should rotate along its long axis in which your hips and shoulders should only rotate approximately 45 degrees above/below the...
17Aug
Bike Training Tip – Get a race checkup!
Get a “race checkup” for your bike prior to race day for EVERY race. This helps with maintenance of your bike and it reduces your anxiety. You know your bike...
27Jul
Run Training Tip – Dynamic Warm Up
Incorporate dynamic stretching exercises prior to your workout such as jogging in place with high knees, side-to-side leg swings, walking lunges and forward/backward arm swings. Dynamic exercises prepares the muscles...
08Jul
Bike Training Tip – Efficient Pedaling
Bike pedal cadence is directly related to which gear you select. Selecting a gear that results in a cadence of 80 to 90 rpm is optimal for triathletes since...
14Jan
Bike Tip – Learn to change a flat tire!
Wintertime is a great time of the year to practice changing a flat tire. Pull a tire from your bike, deflate it and start the tire changing process. Once...
30Nov
Run Training Tip – Land Midfoot
Footstrike is an important aspect of proper running form. Where your foot contacts the ground is much more important than how it contacts the ground. It is recommended to...
12Nov
Run Training Tip – Interval Training
In order to be faster, you must go faster. Incorporate speed and interval training in your workouts such as 4x2 minute speed sets where you are running a 5k...
