race planning
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How to Qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Champs: 6 Tips
If you’ve been dreaming of qualifying for the 70.3 World champs but struggle to get on the podium, these tips may help you.
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Basic Nutrition Plan for Half Ironman Fueling
Here is a sample nutrition plan for fueling during a half ironman race with specific calorie, carbohydrate, hydration, and electrolyte…
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13 Things Great Triathletes Don’t Do
Here is my list of things great triathletes don’t do. It’s inspired by Amy Morin’s book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. I like her approach. Instead of telling you what you should do, she tells you what not to do. Her reasoning is that you’re probably already doing many things right, but just…
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Triathlon Book Reading List
Recommended books on triathlon and endurance training, mindset, and racing.
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4 Tips for Objective Race Planning
It’s hard to plan race times accurately. We have so many biases and there are so many variables that we…
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I’m a 4-time 70.3 World Champs qualifier, a certified triathlon coach, husband, father of two teenagers, and Oregonian, but have been stuck in Singapore since 1998.
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Training Articles
- Breaststroker? Here’s how to go Freestyle.
Many beginner triathletes tend to use the breaststroke because it’s perceived as easier and might seem to offer better sighting… - Marathon Prep: A Practical GuideAn athlete of mine who is about to do his first marathon asked me if I had a checklist of…
- How to get AWA Gold, Silver, BronzeAll World Athlete, or AWA status is an accolade given to Ironman athletes each year. It comes with a digital…
- How to Qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Champs: 6 Tips
If you’ve been dreaming of qualifying for the 70.3 World champs but struggle to get on the podium, these tips may help you. - 8 Mental Skills Every Triathlete Must MasterIt’s been said that endurance sports like triathlon are more mental than physical. So, it would be wise to identify…
