Lessons Learned from Kona Rookie Bill Beyer...

My client Bill Beyer (be sure to read about the Beyer Project) who competed in the Ironman World Championship on October 11 shared some wise and entertaining insights about racing in the ocean and lava fields at Kona: Pre-race: Bring support [family, friends] for the week. When preparing, leave the AC off in the room at night and open the windows. [David's comment: Best way to acclimatize is to arrive Kona...

Eating on the Bike – How Much is Enough?...

One of my clients who is training for Ironman USA in July emailed me today: Biked today. Felt great. Did 50 on the TT bike. Was able to maintain a pretty good overall avg. Lots of “Pathletes” out there today as you can imagine. Some are pretty wide and hard to get around. At least they are out exercising. So I did the brick and bonked about minute 21 on the run. Not sure why. I did quick numbers analysis....

Q&A: Staying Hydrated in the Heat...

Given the recent heat wave we’ve been experienced in the mid-Atlantic region, I thought I would share my “Staying Hydrated in the Heat” answers that I shared with a reporter earlier this week. Q: If someone has dark urine could it be because they are dehydrated? A: Yes, dark-colored urine is a good indicator of dehydration. Urine should be clear, pale yellow like lemonade if fully hydrated. Another...

Nutrition and the Ironman-distance Triathlete...

Athletes are always asking me about my nutrition, especially when it comes to training and racing for Ironman-distance events (2.4-mile swim / 112-mile bike / 26.2-mile run). During 9+ hours of racing, nutrition is critical and can mean the difference between a podium finish and walking half of the marathon. I’ll share my perspective on eating on general as well as approach to racing nutrition. Keep in mind...