The Temptation of Just One More Race…
Do you ever feel the temptation towards the end of the triathlon racing season to do just one more race…? I feel the temptation every year. I want to hold on to my summer fitness. I don’t want it to end. I like being “race lean” and sleeping soundly every night after being exhausted by long, hard training days. Not doing one more race means shifting my mindset from “training” to “just working out.” Two weeks ago I was contemplating either Chesapeakeman on 9/26, Great Floridian on 10/24, Beach2Battleship on 11/7, Ironman Arizona on 11/22 or...
Read MoreHow and Why We Get into the Sport of Triathlon
As a triathlon coach, I’m always asking my new clients, “So, how and why did you get into the sport of triathlon…?” Everyone has a story and everyone has different reasons for trying the sport (no pun intended). A few of the reasons I’ve heard: I lost a bet. I went out drinking with my friends and we talked each other into it. I saw the Ironman on TV. I used to be a but kept getting injured all the time. I was bored. The reasons help me better understand my clients’ backgrounds and experiences, which ultimately helps me be a better coach and customize...
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