Goal Setting 201
by Coach Judie I’m sure you’ve heard it before (we are big fans of goal setting at Experience Triathlon), planning your goals for the upcoming race season is very important! [...]
14
Feb
Coach Articles By Coach Judie
22
Oct
What do I do now, Coach?
Welcome to winter! We are fully immersed, at least those of us in the Midwest, in that gray and chilly time of year that sometimes is snowy, sometimes isn't, [...]
22
Oct
When Three’s a Crowd
by Coach Judie Remember that off-season article you just read? The one that said you should get into a master’s program over the winter to improve your swim? Yeah, that [...]
06
Oct
Ahhhhh, the offseason, time to…..
by Coach Judie It’s the end of summer and tri season has wound to a close in the Midwest with the arrival of fall temperatures and shorter daylight hours. For [...]
08
Mar
The Big Comeback….One Day at a Time
by Coach Judie If your trips to the gym are colored with “I remember when I could…,” you aren’t alone. Many of us have had to take a big time-out. [...]
03
Jun
Taking the Stress out of Race Day
by Coach Judie Summer is right around the corner and with it comes the start of the outdoor triathlon season. It’s like Christmas in… well… June! You’ve trained, you have [...]
07
Jan
Ah-Ha Moments on the Pool Deck
by Coach Judie As we close out the current race season and welcome the off-season, it's natural to reflect on the year past and think about our breakthrough moments, or [...]
09
Aug
What is Your Number?
by Coach Judie If you look around you after your next race, you will see or maybe be a part of a group of athletes studying their watches and talking [...]
10
May
There is No “I” in Team
by Coach Judie It’s 4:30 in the morning when my alarm goes off. Maybe it’s 6am on Saturday or Sunday. Either way it’s an ungodly hour to be getting out [...]
28
Oct
Relax! It’s good for you.
by Coach Judie You hear it all the time, I bet, and probably from your friends and family who don't share your passion for competition. “You just need to relax!” [...]
30
Sep
It’s all about the form!
by Coach Judie If you've ever spent time in our Masters Swimming programs, you know how much time we spend working on form in the pool, drilling in good technique [...]
24
May
There Is Always More To Learn
On Sunday morning I waited mid-pack for the start of my fifth marathon. I had gone over my whole race plan with Coach Joe on Thursday and kept reviewing [...]
31
Mar
The Power of Momentum
We all have that one thing that is looming out there on the horizon, that one thing that you tell yourself you really need to do, one day, it’s [...]
20
Dec
Training Tip – Improve your cadence
Improve your cadence--for both the bike and the run, a cadence of 85-90 rpm is more efficient than a slower cadence. To count your cadence, use a time increment [...]
01
Mar
Swim Training Tip – Use the Pacing Clock
Learn how to swim with the pace clock—If you can teach yourself pacing in the pool by swimming on timed intervals that include your swim and your rest time, [...]
10
Aug
Training Tip – Practice Your Transitions
Practice your transitions--the cheapest and easiest speed you will ever come by will be from improving your transition! In many races, the difference between the winner and being off [...]
12
May
Bike Training Tip – Learn To Fix A Flat Tire
Learn how to change a flat tire and do basic bike repair—Ask our bike shop sponsor, Spokes Wheaton, or a friend or your coach to help you! If you [...]
07
Feb
Training Tip – Get More Rest
It's okay to rest--rest days are at least as critical as your training days. Your body needs rest in order to see maximum benefit from your training load. Make [...]
26
Dec
Training Tip – Pacing in a Group
Use group workouts to your advantage--if you always work out by yourself, try training with others to challenge yourself. Be careful, though, to maintain the intent of your workout! [...]
20
Nov
Training Tip – Do Race Simulation Training
Train for the conditions of your “A” race—if you know your goal race for the year is going to be on a hilly course in the beginning of August [...]
13
Nov
Improve Performance By Recording Your Workouts
Always write down your workouts in a log—You can use a notebook, a spreadsheet, or Training Peaks. Whatever method you use, keeping track of the details of what you [...]
06
Nov
Training Intensity Tip – Use a Heart Rate Monitor
Training with a heart rate monitor—Besides giving you instant feedback of how hard you’re working, your HRM can be used as a tool to execute your running and cycling [...]
14
Feb
Goal Setting 201
by Coach Judie I’m sure you’ve heard it before (we are big fans of goal setting at Experience Triathlon), planning your goals for the upcoming race season is very important! [...]
22
Oct
What do I do now, Coach?
Welcome to winter! We are fully immersed, at least those of us in the Midwest, in that gray and chilly time of year that sometimes is snowy, sometimes isn't, [...]
22
Oct
When Three’s a Crowd
by Coach Judie Remember that off-season article you just read? The one that said you should get into a master’s program over the winter to improve your swim? Yeah, that [...]
06
Oct
Ahhhhh, the offseason, time to…..
by Coach Judie It’s the end of summer and tri season has wound to a close in the Midwest with the arrival of fall temperatures and shorter daylight hours. For [...]
08
Mar
The Big Comeback….One Day at a Time
by Coach Judie If your trips to the gym are colored with “I remember when I could…,” you aren’t alone. Many of us have had to take a big time-out. [...]
03
Jun
Taking the Stress out of Race Day
by Coach Judie Summer is right around the corner and with it comes the start of the outdoor triathlon season. It’s like Christmas in… well… June! You’ve trained, you have [...]
07
Jan
Ah-Ha Moments on the Pool Deck
by Coach Judie As we close out the current race season and welcome the off-season, it's natural to reflect on the year past and think about our breakthrough moments, or [...]
09
Aug
What is Your Number?
by Coach Judie If you look around you after your next race, you will see or maybe be a part of a group of athletes studying their watches and talking [...]
10
May
There is No “I” in Team
by Coach Judie It’s 4:30 in the morning when my alarm goes off. Maybe it’s 6am on Saturday or Sunday. Either way it’s an ungodly hour to be getting out [...]
28
Oct
Relax! It’s good for you.
by Coach Judie You hear it all the time, I bet, and probably from your friends and family who don't share your passion for competition. “You just need to relax!” [...]
30
Sep
It’s all about the form!
by Coach Judie If you've ever spent time in our Masters Swimming programs, you know how much time we spend working on form in the pool, drilling in good technique [...]
24
May
There Is Always More To Learn
On Sunday morning I waited mid-pack for the start of my fifth marathon. I had gone over my whole race plan with Coach Joe on Thursday and kept reviewing [...]
31
Mar
The Power of Momentum
We all have that one thing that is looming out there on the horizon, that one thing that you tell yourself you really need to do, one day, it’s [...]
20
Dec
Training Tip – Improve your cadence
Improve your cadence--for both the bike and the run, a cadence of 85-90 rpm is more efficient than a slower cadence. To count your cadence, use a time increment [...]
01
Mar
Swim Training Tip – Use the Pacing Clock
Learn how to swim with the pace clock—If you can teach yourself pacing in the pool by swimming on timed intervals that include your swim and your rest time, [...]
10
Aug
Training Tip – Practice Your Transitions
Practice your transitions--the cheapest and easiest speed you will ever come by will be from improving your transition! In many races, the difference between the winner and being off [...]
12
May
Bike Training Tip – Learn To Fix A Flat Tire
Learn how to change a flat tire and do basic bike repair—Ask our bike shop sponsor, Spokes Wheaton, or a friend or your coach to help you! If you [...]
07
Feb
Training Tip – Get More Rest
It's okay to rest--rest days are at least as critical as your training days. Your body needs rest in order to see maximum benefit from your training load. Make [...]
26
Dec
Training Tip – Pacing in a Group
Use group workouts to your advantage--if you always work out by yourself, try training with others to challenge yourself. Be careful, though, to maintain the intent of your workout! [...]
20
Nov
Training Tip – Do Race Simulation Training
Train for the conditions of your “A” race—if you know your goal race for the year is going to be on a hilly course in the beginning of August [...]
13
Nov
Improve Performance By Recording Your Workouts
Always write down your workouts in a log—You can use a notebook, a spreadsheet, or Training Peaks. Whatever method you use, keeping track of the details of what you [...]
06
Nov
Training Intensity Tip – Use a Heart Rate Monitor
Training with a heart rate monitor—Besides giving you instant feedback of how hard you’re working, your HRM can be used as a tool to execute your running and cycling [...]