Many athletes ask me how long are my training cycles for peak performance levels in preparation for an Iron distance race.   Interestingly all the miles “in the bank” and experience allows many athletes to target a focused 8 week time period of distance and intensity to be ready for race day.    On caveat, this is [...] [more]

“The distance of the road to success becomes shorter as soon as you take the first step.”
– Greg Phillips The 2007 movie The Bucket List coined a new phrase, “It’s on my bucket list.” The Bucket List merely added to the pre-existing belief that we have at least 1,000 places to see, restaurants to dine [...] [more]

Spring is fast approaching and it’s the time of the year and perfect for considering a marathon to kick off your season.   The marathon or half marathon can be the needed push to get into gear for those of you living in cold climates for the winter. If you have not been racing throughout the [...] [more]

As a follow up to the previous article on Accountability, there are many tools to consider – not bragging, but offering another way to get yourself out of your comfort zone by announcing your goals. Outside of your inner circle of support, you can also cast a broader net to hold yourself accountable. Today, we [...] [more]

Do you include consistent time trialing to your training program? Consider adding regular time trials to your training schedule as they offer plenty of fitness tracking advantages as you progress toward your key events. These time trials don’t have to be specific races but every 4-6 weeks add your time trial with your specific endurance [...] [more]