Attitude is Everything
Angela Harkey was gunning for a Kona slot. She had already secured a place in St. George at the 70.3 World Championships, and her training was going well. Her swim…
Injury or Illness – Deal with It
Acknowledging that you have an injury - or the start of an injury - is the most important place to start. The longer we take to deal with those smaller niggles, the bigger they become and the longer it will take to fix them.
When planning to DNF makes sense to avoid injury
Choosing to DNF
The live athlete trackers make this a more challenging situation than ever before. Knowing that you are being followed by your friends, family, coach and potentially your competitors adds pressure. Some athletes enjoy the support - knowing that people are out there cheering for them. But when the trackers stops producing results - the stress level goes up for everyone. The athlete who can accept that magic doesn't happen out there on race day, and plans for an intentional DNF can alleviate a lot of pressure on themselves by making that tough decision in advance.
CLPT Athlete celebrates a strong swim.
After the Big Race – What’s Next? (Coaching!)
Congratulations – your big race is done! After the celebration, race photos and laundry…it’s common to feel a little lost, especially if you don’t have another race on your schedule.…
Getting ready for your big race involves more than setting up your transition area on race morning.
Last Minute Prep for the Big Race
Your training is almost done and the countdown to your big race is under way! Here are some things to pay attention to in the final few weeks.
It takes dedication, skill and mental fortitude to train in the rain...but the experience can pay off on race day.
It’s Spring Training Time
While it's challenging to navigate the weather roller coaster, it's actually good practice to get out there and experience these tougher days.
Swimming – Breaking it Down, Talking about Drills, and How to Improve as a Triathlete Swimmer
Conceptualizing the stroke components and understanding the goal of each will help you improve faster.
Training Camps 2022
Joining a group of athletes and working directly with coaches for an entire weekend is challenging but gives you the opportunity to gauge your fitness and mental preparation.
Get Motivated & Back to Training
Setting a big goal takes big effort, and there is often a deep valley between where one starts and reaching that goal. But there is only one way to reach it - and that's to just start.
Nutrition
Healthy Snack Ideas
Eating frequently (every 2-3 hours) can help increase your metabolism, increase satiety, meet your energy needs, help maintain energy levels throughout the day and help with portion control.