blog – Bethany Rutledge https://bethanyrutledge.com Fri, 02 Aug 2019 20:48:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://bethanyrutledge.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Untitled-design-24-150x150.png blog – Bethany Rutledge https://bethanyrutledge.com 32 32 A Triathlete’s Guide to Training with Power https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/a-triathletes-guide-to-training-with-power/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/a-triathletes-guide-to-training-with-power/#comments Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:25:35 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=8795 We have more training with power device options than ever before. But with all the training with power options comes a plethora of training with power information. First the practice of using heart rate for training became accessible to the masses, especially after the introduction of low cost wrist heart Read more…

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/a-triathletes-guide-to-training-with-power/feed/ 11 What you should know about Functional Threshold Power [FTP] testing https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/functional-threshold-power-testing/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/functional-threshold-power-testing/#comments Sun, 28 Jul 2019 17:56:50 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=8727 What is FTP and why is it important? What is functional threshold power exactly and why should you care about it? The short answer is that if you want ride faster and stronger, whether it’s in the local group ride or a race, then you should learn yours! Read below Read more…

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/functional-threshold-power-testing/feed/ 1 How to buy your first bike https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/how-to-buy-your-first-bike/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/how-to-buy-your-first-bike/#comments Sat, 27 Jul 2019 13:39:17 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=8716 How to buy your first bike for cycling or triathlon. Once you get hooked on cycling or triathlon, it’s time for your first big bike purchase. Here are five things I wish I knew that would have saved me a lot of time and money when I was starting out! Read more…

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/how-to-buy-your-first-bike/feed/ 1 The truth about running cadence https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/the-truth-about-running-cadence/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/the-truth-about-running-cadence/#comments Wed, 24 Jul 2019 15:21:44 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=8671 The truth about running cadence What they say: If you just fix your running cadence, I’m sure you’ll PR. Your running cadence is too slow for you to be fast. Do you even know your run cadence, bro? Just kidding, no one says that last one. But what do these Read more…

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/baby/new-mom-hacks/feed/ 24 Ultimate Guide: How to start cycling https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/ultimate-guide-how-to-start-cycling/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/ultimate-guide-how-to-start-cycling/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:13:43 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=8629 What beginner cyclists need to know about how to start cycling, the gear you need for cycling, and how to stay motivated cycling. My first bike ride as an adult was memorable. In a rush to start training, I bought a bike at a discount store, Play It Again Sports. Read more…

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/cycling-cadence-beginners/feed/ 11 5 tips for a productive morning routine with babies https://bethanyrutledge.com/baby/morning-routine-with-twins/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/baby/morning-routine-with-twins/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2019 20:34:40 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=5114 Have you wondered how the heck you ever get anything done during the day while home with baby or babies? I know I did. I searched many months ahead of time for the magic bullet to keep everything happy and harmonious. Now that I'm a mom of newborn twins, I know there are no quick-fix answers. That said, it can be done. Here is a look at what is currently working for us:

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/baby/best-maternity-dresses/feed/ 13 Do you need a triathlon coach? https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/do-you-need-a-triathlon-coach/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/do-you-need-a-triathlon-coach/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2019 16:55:30 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=8590 Triathlon Coaching Options Should you hire a coach? Contrary to what many believe, a coach is not just for advanced athletes or those who want to win races. The benefits of a triathlon coach The benefit of getting a coach as a newbie is that you can outsource a lot Read more…

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