In: Training

10 Do’s for your triathlon off-season
November 16, 2021

Over the years, I have often had to put my foot down in order to slow my athletes during the off season. Surprisingly,…

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Triathlon: Do you live and die by it?
November 16, 2021

Many athletes live and die by their triathlon racing and training. Are you one of those athletes? Do you believe that…

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Do you get enough sleep?
November 16, 2021

We all know we feel best after a good night’s sleep. Have you noticed when you come home from a trip…

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What’s the best way to communicate with my coach?
November 16, 2021

The smooth and current flow of communication between the athlete and the coach is the foundation of a good relationship. The…

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What happens after the finish line…how to recover after your big race
November 16, 2021

The exhilaration of race day is over, adrenaline has subsided, and the fatigue has begun to settle in.  What Now? You’ve…

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Eight months to your first Ironman
November 16, 2021

You’ve signed up for your first Ironman, and it’s 6-8 months away, so it’s just like doing an Olympic or half ironman…

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How to choose and maximize the use of your GPS device
November 1, 2021

With GPS devices available for your wrist, bike, car, R.V. and boat, we live in the golden age of tracking everything….

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Should I race with or without technology?
November 1, 2021

Technology is a great racing tool and many athletes have breakthroughs pacing with GPS, power or heart rate. By utilizing regular…

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The lowdown on beet juice
October 13, 2021

LifeSport coaches occasionally get questions from athletes on the pros and cons of beet juice and how it can enhance performance….

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Bike handling in your aerobars.
October 13, 2021

In the 1980s, aerobars were a huge aerodynamic breakthrough. Innovated by triathletes and later adopted by cyclists for time trials, aerobars…

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