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Give Yourself Some Grace
You’re training for an Ironman and your training load is increasing. You’re afraid that if you don’t execute each workout perfectly that you’ll fall short of your goals. Well, after many years in the sport, I’m here to tell you that you should give yourself some grace. Remaining in balance is tough! Remember, the perfect… Read more
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Ironman Makes Switch from Gatorade to Mortal Hydration
It’s official. Ironman has made the switch from Gatorade to Mortal Hydration. Click here to view the announcement. Now what? There is a difference between Gatorade and Mortal. We touched on this in a previous video (see below) but this change does bring some strategy differences for athletes. One significant difference is the lower amount… Read more
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How to avoid position and drafting penalties in an Ironman bike.
When racing Ironman, the last thing you want is a subjective penalty in the bike segment. Below will give you a few pointers on how to avoid position and drafting penalties on an Ironman bike course. Subjectivity is not an athlete’s friend. On race day you want your hard work and training to showcase your… Read more
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The Benefits Working With A Coach
Lean about the unseen benefits of an endurance sports coach. Read more
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An Endurance Athlete’s View On Weight
I was originally drawn to Endurance Sports for the challenge, but if I’m being honest, I also like how the race calendar gives me targets where I need to be in-shape. As I’m writing this blog I’ve completed 6 full distance triathlons, 15+ marathon distance runs, and I can’t count how many races shorter than… Read more
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Getting Started In Endurance Sports.
We all start somewhere: I was incredibly lucky growing up. A rambunctious boy who needed to get his energy out, I always needed a physical outlet. Growing up this was biking in the neighborhood with friends, playing in our backyards, and doing any sport my mother signed me up for that month. I turned out… Read more
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What is an Endurance Sports Mentor?
We all know the concept of mentorship in our lives and have been influenced and supported by key mentors who have helped us along our journey. Like many, I have key mentors in the endurance sports world. Those who helped me lay the foundation to get started and complete that first big race and early… Read more