Wondering about why it’s important to do a dynamic warm-up, take a rest day, be thoughtful about your hydration and nutrition, or so many other aspects of your athletic career - check out our posts that cover these topics and more.
How a few quick stretches is changing my training
Training hard is important, but staying mobile may be even more important. A nagging piriformis and low back issue forced me to take a closer look at my neglected mobility routine. Here are the daily exercises helping me move, train, and recover better.
Transitions - the forgotten 4th discipline of triathlons
Transitions - where a podium spot can be gained or lost
Race Day Confidence
Hopefully you have followed a good training plan and now thinking about race day, here our a few things to do leading up to race day and on race day to be sure you are ready to go.
Why You’re Not Getting Faster
In endurance sports, effort is rarely the limiter.
Efficiency is.
A New Year, A New Starting Line
New year, new season. Now is the time to lay the foundation for a great season.
End of the year workout fun
Fun interval workouts for the last day of year. You pick, but they all have 20 - 25 intervals.
Upper Body Form Cues for Running
Contrary to popular belief, running is not just a lower-body sport. From cross-torso rotation to power and drive, what happens in your upper body while running can have a huge impact on your overall run form and efficiency. Here are five things to watch out for in upper body form to ensure safe, efficient running.
Coach Karen’s Recent Interview
Last month coach Karen was did a follow up interview with Voyage Magazine for their Bold Journey Series.
Coach Karen Interview
Coach Karen was recently interviewed by Voyage Magazine, where she shared her love of endurance sport and why she became a coach.
Take a listen....New Year...New Habits
Are you tired of making New Year's goals and never reaching them? Maybe it's because you were not able to make your habits STICK. In this week's episode we talk about 5 Ways to Make That Habit Happen! And this is backed by science. Maybe 2023 will be the year you officially reach those desired goals in health/fitness/nutrition.
Are you struggling to change?
Are you struggling to make a change - there’s two questions you can ask yourself, that will help you figure out why you are not making them.
How to Dress on a Bike Ride
What to wear in cold, temperate, or warm weather…..while cycling
Are you ready to get motivated again?
Are you ready to get motivated? What small step are you taking to reach your goal?
Stiff Calf can lead to stiff Ankles
Of course the study was done on men, but it is still an interesting read. But if doing some calf exercises can help prevent some ankle injuries or improve your efficiency when running then it’s worth exploring.
Jumping Does a Body Good
Do you know what plyometrics is - do you know the importance of jump training and the benefits it has for female master athletes. If you have been hearing about plyometrics and wanting to know more - this article by Selene Yeager covers where you can start and why you should.
Carbs! Carbs! Carbs! Yes, we need them
Carbs are the preferred fuel source for our brain; they’re necessary to fuel high intensity efforts, and they improve exercise performance for any efforts lasting longer than 45 minutes.
Don't Assume Your Coach Knows it All
So many coaches use their experience as an athlete to promote themselves as a coach, but coaching goes well beyond personal experience. This short article hits home about the importance of coaches going beyond personal experience. A huge reason I love coaching is because I love researching and learning and then passing that knowledge onto my athletes.