Don’t Skip Those Drills and Skills in Training…Here’s Why
Many triathletes return to training with their sights set on building volume as they progress through the foundation and build phases of their program. Strength, speed and endurance are all…
How to Stay Calm and Carry on in Open Water Swimming
For new triathletes, and for some more experienced triathletes, the prospect of getting into open water each year brings with it some anxiety. It’s not so much the fear of…
IM70.3 Dubai Race & Adventure Report – Mark Loeffler
“Bloody hot day. Cramped super bad on the run and swam an extra 250 yards for effect. Had a great time and they treat you super well at the race…
Mont Tremblant Training Camp 2019
CLPT Mt Tremblant Training Camp June 7-9, 2019 Join CLPT Coaches and athletes in Mt Tremblant to train on the 70.3 and Ironman bike and run courses! Whether you are looking…
Mega Morning – Sunday, April 7th
It might be spring on the calendar, but chances are...it doesn't feel like spring outside yet. Spring cycling takes a special kind of dedication. If that doesn't feel like you…
Common Injuries in Endurance Athletes and Ideas on Prevention
As both a Chiropractor and an Endurance Coach working with and developing training programs for triathletes, runners and cyclists I have a multifaceted role in helping athletes prevent, treat and…
How To Fit Training Into Your Life
Finding the time to train for a triathlon, regardless of the distance, is challenging – especially when you’re trying to do it while succeeding at your full time job, raising…
My Ironman Chattanooga Journey
~ Guest post by CLPT athlete David Harkey Cindy asked me to write a race report about my experience in Chattanooga. Friends, family and colleagues at work have all been…
Leveraging Your End of Season Fitness the Safe Way
Athletes who have been training for an entire year towards a goal race can have trouble stepping it back after the event is over, and the first week of recovery…
Training for the 70.3 or Ironman distance takes a lot of planning, and commitment.
From Olympic to Iron Distance – Are You Ready to Commit?
It’s bound to happen. At some point, triathletes give some consideration to taking on the challenge of doing a half or full iron distance race. Many commit and begin without…