Example Analysis of an Ironman Athlete’s Training Schedule
One value that a coach provide even an experienced athlete is objective feedback via a consultation. A friend of a friend of mine (let’s call him Jim) is training for Ironman Utah (St. George) on May 1st. Jim’s concern is that because of the recent weather we’ve been having in Maryland that he has not had the opportunity to do enough riding outside. He recalled that when he was training for a previous summer Ironman, he was able to complete 2-3 hour bike rides outdoors during the week in the spring and summer. He’s pessimistic that building an indoor base on the bike...
Read MoreSometimes We Lose Sight of the Big Picture in Triathlon
Sometimes we lose sight of the "big picture" when it comes to doing well in the sport of triathlon — it's not about upgrading to the latest and greatest equipment as the means to success. I know I've been guilty in the past of upgrading my triathlon bike every year or two so understand that urge. This funny video pokes fun at the "need" to upgrade. Enjoy! Thank you to Dave Amato for finding this video and passing it on. David —- David B. Glover Triathlon Coach and Writer Author of Full Time and Sub-Nine: Fitting Iron Distance Training...
Read MoreThe Basics of Monitoring Heart Rate when Exercising
If your goal is weight loss or improved fitness monitoring your heart rate can help you achieve success. How fast or how hard should I go? I frequently start working with women who have been going too fast or too slow during their workouts to get the most benefit from each session. Furthermore, there are many popular formulas for determining exercise intensity that will not work well for most individuals. An easy way to determine your proper pace and intensity during exercise is to use a heart rate monitor, which can be a powerful tool for helping you with your fitness goals. This...
Read MoreYour Best 2010!
The best way to begin the New Year is with this little ritual. This is the second part of the New Year Ritual from my friend and executive coach Margarita Rozenfeld, founder of YES!Circle and Incite International. This ritual is a fun and powerful exercise that can be applied to any and all aspects of your life. I covered the first part of the exercise, Reflecting Back on 2009, in an earlier blog post. This second part is about achieving your best 2010 – which can be whatever you want it to be! As an Ironman triathlete trying to survive the short days of a cold and icy winter,...
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