All athletes know that the hurt of an injury goes well beyond the actual pain involved – a torn muscle, rolled ankle, or other sports-related injury can be devastating. Injuries impact not only the single game/match in which they happen, but can extend...
As a multisport coach, one question I often get is, “Why so much Z2, Coach?”First, let me define how I use Z2. Since we don’t often have access to a lab, I often use heart rate threshold data. I do NOT use power or pace for Z2, because if you have exce...
🔑 Key Takeaways- New research shows athletes can benefit from higher protein intakes—up to 2–3 g/kg/day.- The body can handle large protein feeds, but total daily intake remains the most critical factor.- Plant-based athletes can match animal protein...
I’ve been a physical therapist for 23 years and a triathlete for even longer. Having raced every distance, I’ve learned how critical the days leading up to an event can be. As a physical therapist who works with triathletes, I’ve seen what can go wrong...
Expand your impact: create a USAT club, host events, and build a thriving triathlon community.
Patience and fatigue are the two best descriptions of the third piece of triathlon. Competitive runners accustomed to toeing the line in road races will need to learn to run tired and stay patient for their prime sport that arrives after a swim and a c...
Prioritizing personal safety while training has been making headlines in recent months. How can athletes stay safe when training solo, especially if they're running alone at night or in unfamiliar areas? How can athletes stay healthy in a sport culture...
You hear stuff every day about things you can do to stay injury-free and keep swimming, cycling and running consistently. But, be honest, do you actually do this stuff? Do you put it off hoping that you won’t get hurt? Action works better than hope. An...
It’s fairly easy to get training information now. You can follow Olympians on Strava and fitness influencers on Tiktok. You can listen to podcasts on the latest trends or argue about the best workouts in forums. But just because it’s easy to access do...
Now that your bag is dropped, it’s time to discuss the race as it will unfold. We will start with the swim start and work our way through T1, the bike, T2, the run and then the finish line. We cover what to expect, how to navigate through each aspect o...
