Archive for March, 2010

The Myth of Customization

Members of Team EN Staffing the Table!

After a few solid hours at the Multisport World Expo this past weekend, I was officially “tri-ed” out. It’s great to see everyone, but it can get to be a bit much after a few hours! I saw a lot of interesting stuff, particularly from the 10+ events that had tables there (being a race director must pay well), but as… Continue reading The Myth of Customization

Ironman Bike Course Elevation

Hey Everyone! *Updated May 3/2010

With a little over 117 days left before Ironman Canada, I’ve seen a lot of people starting to “wake up” to the fact that in a little less 6 months, you’re gonna be doing this little thing called Ironman – maybe it’s time to start training ;) Ok, well I hope that’s not the case, but one common question I’ve seen popping up is… Continue reading Ironman Bike Course Elevation | 1 Comment

Train Different For Better Results

There is only one thing can think of that’s worse than training the same way, year after year. That would be doing the same training over and over again…but hoping for different results.

Sounds simple enough, I know, yet tens of thousands of triathlete are guilty. When things don’t go right on race day, the typical answer is “train more.” But at some point “more” becomes impossible. Maybe you… Continue reading Train Different For Better Results

Value in Easy Workouts?

* via Team Endurance Nation

Doing less, or nothing at all, is most often the RIGHT thing to do.

Question: If the prescribed intensity of a workout is just not happening, should I just go easy?

Rich Strauss: Rather than going easy, don’t be afraid to just pull the plug, take a day off and not do anything, especially on the bike.

We like to see… Continue reading Value in Easy Workouts?

Coach Patrick outlines why having a plan is only a small part of being a self-coached triathlete…it’s how you manage your body’s response to the training that separates you from the pack. How well do you know your body’s signals for fatigue? Impending breakthrough? Learning to know yourself is a distinct competitive advantage.

Read more at TeamEN Blog…

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Debunking jogging myths

If you’re a runner, chances are you’ve been told that years of hitting the pavement are tough on the knees. And for fitness fanatics with sore knees, rest — not more exercise — is usually recommended for a speedy recovery.

Turns out both suggestions are outdated. More and more research points to exercise being good for your knees. And in some cases, exercise is