IN THIS EDITION…
- 5 mistakes of self-coached athletes
- How many calories does running really burn?
- 17 tips for stronger running
- Why you need high intensity bike training
- 5 strategies for a better freestyle pull
MORE PULL
Most triathletes lose speed in the water by cutting their stroke short.
Coach Lukas Siska explains how to improve the 3 phases of the pull — the catch, the power phase, and the finish — to develop a continuous, unhurried stroke that moves much more water.
Follow his 5 strategies, each supported by effective drills, to learn how to pull with your entire body, not just with your forearm.
WHY Z5?
In this post coach Marilyn Chychota provides 5 reasons why long distance triathletes should include Zone 5 intervals in their bike training.
She outlines exactly how to do them, explains the physiological adaptations you can expect and describes the real-life race situations when this training truly pays off.
JOIN THE OHANA
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STRONGER RUNS
One of America’s most successful and well-respected distance running coaches is Steve Magness.
In this video, he dispels the most common myths endurance athletes wrongly believe about strength training.
He then reveals 17 strength training tips designed specifically for endurance athletes. This is truly a blueprint for stronger running.
ON YOUR OWN
It’s been estimated that upwards of 90% of long-distance triathletes are self-coached.
According to Adam Pulford, you can successfully manage your own training program by avoiding these 5 common self-coached athlete mistakes.
QUICK HIITS:
- Burn Rate
How many calories do you burn while running? Amby Burfoot examines this question and provides some reasonable guidelines to help estimate your personal race fueling strategies and manage your dietary goals.
- It’s Classified
Triathlon is known for its early adoption of technology. Consistent with that reputation, the innovators at Cervelo will introduce the Classified Powershift Hub into its P-Series tri bikes, allowing athletes to change gears while under load.
- If the Shoe Fits
IRONMAN finally made its highly rumored announcement: beginning next year, for the next 5 years Salomon will replace HOKA as the official shoe of IRONMAN. It will also become the title sponsor of the World Championships in Kona and of IRONMAN and 70.3 run courses worldwide.
