One of the great things about running is that it’s so simple. Grab some shoes, and you’re ready to go! But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In fact, there are four mistakes I see new runners making over and over.
Conquer your triathlon swimming training 2019 and find out how to start your triathlon swim training today. The intimidation factor of triathlon swim training has two parts, the physical and the mental. As I mentioned in my story, I completed my first triathlon in 2009, but the idea sparked years earlier Read more…
I made tons of mistakes while training for my first marathon. Run your best marathon with these marathon training tips for beginners. My first marathon preparation was far from ideal, but I did pick up Four Hours to the Four Hour Marathon,” and dutifully run several times a week. After Read more…
As a new runner, you may wonder whether you should use heart rate for running or use pace for running. The answer is “it depends.” Let me explain.
As I stood in a cold lake preparing to tackle the John Tanner Sprint, I desperately wished I had done more open water swimming. When the horn went off, the water became a churning mess of flying arms and legs. I got whacked and kicked more times than I could Read more…
At the onset of my training, swim training seemed daunting. Do people really wear those ugly, high-necked bathing suits? Why do I get gassed and have to stop at the wall to hyperventilate after each lap? And how can you effectively “train” if you’re taking constant breaks? We’ll tackle these Read more…