My Triple-T Race Report
What is Triple-T? Well, according to the race jerseys we wore all weekend, TTT is: 3 days 4 triathlons 140+ miles 1 epic event Essentially, it’s an Ironman-distance race broken down into four smaller races completed over a weekend. For me, Triple-T was a solid training event, a stepping-stone to my first big race of the season – Ironman Coeur d’Alene at the end of June. My goal was to race hard, race fast and see where I am in terms of fitness and determine what I need to focus on for last 5 weeks leading up to Coeur d’Alene. TTT was also an opportunity to hang out with...
Read MoreMid-Atlantic 140.6 Triathlon Training Camp
The Challenge Ten triathletes stepped up to the challenge of our weekend 140.6 Triathlon Training Camp challenge at Lake Sherando near the northernmost point of the Blue Ridge Parkway. What is the significance of 140.6? It’s the total distance in miles completed during an Ironman-distance triathlon with its characteristic 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run. It’s my favorite distance and I’ve now successfully completed 26 races at the distance. My friend and fellow triathlon coach, Kevin Kunkel, had approached me last winter with the idea of doing a weekend...
Read MoreKinetic Sprint Triathlon Race Report
Race: Kinetic Sprint Triathlon at Lake Anna, VA Distance: 750 meter swim / 18 mile bike / 5 Km run Finish time: 1:18:38 (5th overall) Swim: 00:11:44 (10th) T1: 00:01:39 (22nd) Bike: 00:45:25 (4th) T2: 00:00:28 (19th) Run: 00:19:23 (6th) Summary: I had fun and my fitness is where it needs to be for today. That sums up my race. Race Report: First, congratulations to everyone who raced at Kinetic this past weekend! I had quite a few clients pull off some impressive finishes. My goals with this race were to “get my feet wet” with my first race of the year, benchmark my...
Read MoreProtein During Intense Endurance Exercise: Yes or No?
If you consume protein during prolonged endurance exercise, will it improve your performance? Yes, it will improve your performance. BUT, only if you are not already consuming an optimal level of carbohydrates. Let me explain. Carbohydrate as the Limiting Factor Carbohydrate is the limiting factor in moderate to high intensity exercise, as your body stores a limited amount as glycogen in the muscles and liver and glucose in the blood. If your body’s carbohydrate stores run low, you “bonk” and basically have to slow down, as your body must rely more on the slower energy providing...
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