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There are many small details to attend to prior to leaving for an Ironman and sometimes your final training preparations can be derailed in the process. Having an objective supporter can help smooth the path, not only for the final few weeks of training, but also to assist with a tapering plan, a race plan and to provide an often-needed final confidence boost. Read the story »
The term 'periodization' seems to lead to some confusion in the triathlon world. A number of articles have suggested that you move through the training year going from slower aerobic training in the general preparation ('base') period through to faster paced work closer to the racing season. Read the story »
Every year athletes select races from the calendar and dream about their performances. Some athletes might go so far as to write down goals. Hopefully, these goals are based upon their abilities and experience, as well as the requirements of the event As we saw in the last article, setting goals is important so that your racing season is focused, directed, and you have a framework on which to base your training. Read the story »
If your annual plan is getting stale or your performances have hit a plateau, sometimes it is good to break the mould and rethink how you structure your season. If you have been going through the regime of ramping up for a summer Ironman for several seasons, you may have had to forgo the ability to race more often in the North American summer. Read the story »
LifeSport Coaching, the Official Coaches of Ironman will be holding a free swim clinic at the Kona-Kailua Pier at 7:30 AM on Thursday October 11. Read the story »
The Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii has some unique variables that make it more difficult that other Ironman courses around the world. In addition to a potentially choppy, non-wetsuit swim, relentless hills and extreme winds on the bike, one obvious barrier to success is the heat and humidity. Poor heat acclimation and hydration strategies can ruin even the best training preparation. Read the story »
An Ironman is a major athletic goal with a long period of sustained training and quite an exciting race week leading up to the big event. Read the story »
How many times have you heard a triathlete say that they ran out of calories and bonked on their long ride? "Bonking" occurs when the body runs out of the blood or muscle carbohydrate that is providing the fuel for your effort. Triathletes can often be guilty of not bringing along the proper nutritional requirements on the bike resulting in a ride that is cut short or inefficient. Read the story »
