I’ve been fortunate to compete in triathlons and various running races for over 30 years. Along this journey, through successes and failures, I’ve learned a few tips and tricks. I hope this list helps you better prepare for your race and alleviates some of...
It happens to everyone. You head out for your weekend long run and within a few minutes you know today is not your day. The miles feel heavy, your legs are like lead, and the thought of finishing the planned distance seems daunting. Don’t worry,...
Eat, Drink, Salt! When I was racing triathlons and especially during Ironman races, eating and drinking was considered to be the 4th element of the triathlon. It was so important to dial this in. If you didn’t get this right, it would easily make your race miserable....
Foam Rolling: A Runner’s Best Friend Conquering Mileage and Speed Without the Soreness Being able to hammer through long runs (mine are currently at 16 miles) and completing 2 quality speed sessions per week is quickly building my fitness and also feels great. But...
Let’s begin! I’m gearing up for the race and knew I needed a coach to help me reach my full potential. Enter Jay, who I found through the VDot app. He uses the proven Jack Daniels running philosophy, which focuses on targeted workouts rather than just...
A little bit about myself…… In 1989 I first was introduced to triathlon at Cal Poly where I joined the Cal Poly Tri team. I really enjoyed the variety of swim, bike, run and never having to constantly train for one sport. I started doing sprint...
