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Here is a great video that very simply describes different ways to transition based on your skill and comfort level. I like the way he gives his athletes multiple options. Just because you don’t feel comfortable doing flying mounts, you don’t have to settle for slow transitions. Pick an option that you feel comfortable with [ READ MORE ]
Ask an Elite: “What’s the best nutrition and hydration plan for a 250 pound man competing in a Ironman that’s going to be in 90 degree weather (Louisville)?“ -Antone, Maryland Hey Antone! First let me start by saying that you are the man! 250lbs and racing an Ironman is what this sport is all about! [ READ MORE ]
Over the last couple of years I have swim-coached 20 or so Ironman triathletes in preparation for their big peak race. All of these athletes are age-group triathletes who were looking to improve upon they’re personal best time. You can not have a PR at an Ironman from the swim, but you can certainly ruin [ READ MORE ]
Thank you to one of my readers who wrote in to ask for three of my favorite sprint triathlon workouts. Please leave questions and comments about these workouts, along with suggestions and questions you would like answered in future articles. Train Hard, Eric 500-750m Open Water Swim Training Workout Recovery times are in parenthesis (30″) [ READ MORE ]
Jay Benson Triathlon and many other spring sprint triathlons are just around the corner. The sprint distance triathlon usually consists of a 400-750 meter swim. Being such a short swim compared to a 1500m or 2.4mi Ironman swim, you need to incorporate some speed into your swim training. Here are two of my favorite speed [ READ MORE ]
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