Triathlon Coaching and Training Plans
YEAR #29 IN THE BOOKS!! By: Kathy P. Alfino Level 1 USAT Coach Kathy@milehighmultisport.com www.MileHIGHMultisport.com HOW YOU TRAIN MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!! I just completed my 29th straight year of racing triathlons and although I’m not big into writing these reports, I thought I would share a few thoughts so others may benefit from my experiences. I only raced three times this … [Read more...]
By MHM Coach Mike Vetowich My last entry focused on the week leading up to race day. Now your race has come and gone and you find yourself asking, what next? Dealing with the aftermath of a big race can be difficult regardless of the results. Here is some advice to help you move forward. It is inevitable to feel a big let down after a big race. You've spent months preparing yourself and … [Read more...]
Injury and illness are a part of every athlete's life at some point. An important part of successfully training is minimizing the risk of injury and illness as much as possible and managing an injury or illness effectively. We've all been there at one time or another. A Summer cold or the Flu knocks you for a loop and you missed some workouts. Or, more seriously, you have an injury you are … [Read more...]
Nutrition is often looked upon as the 5th discipline in triathlon training and racing as proper nutrition can either make or break your training and racing goals. As nutrition is a very individualized discipline, this simple overview is designed to help you as you plan your nutritional requirements for racing triathlon on a daily basis as well as directly leading up to a race, race day and post … [Read more...]
By Peter S. Alfino, Level II USAT Coach How You Train Makes The Difference!!! www.milehighmultisport.com Technological advances in the sport of triathlon have made significant gains since I first started racing in the late 80’s. Back then, a heart rate monitor was a luxury and few people used them. Today, the amount of technology to choose from has grown exponentially with the sport. There … [Read more...]
Coach Matt Smith matt@milehighmultisport.com Where do I find the time in my life for proper training? It’s a question I hear and ask constantly, but have yet to come up with a way to add an extra two hours to the clock every day, put in the best effort in training on three or less hours of sleep a night, or find a way to pay the bills by just training. My wife, Molly and I lead what … [Read more...]
Presented by Tim Hola The following notes were taken at a seminar I attended in November of 2006 at the Olympic Training Seminar. These notes are printed with the permission of the presenter, Tim Hola. I would encourage you to review these notes from time to time. Evaluate how well you do in each of the mentioned areas. 1. Keep a Healthy Perspective a. Look at all facets of why you … [Read more...]
TIP OF THE WEEK One of the biggest comments I get when I’m giving a swim lesson is “I have troubles breathing, what can I do to improve?” Break your swim stroke down into four quadrants. Quadrant #1 is hand entry, beginning of stroke through mid-line (Belly Button), Quadrant #2 is mid-line to exit (remember thumb to thigh), Quadrant #3 is from hand exit to directly over mid-line and … [Read more...]
By Peter S. Alfino Level II USAT coach In part 1 of this article I discussed functional training to help your body adapt to stresses and body positioning. In Part II, I will cover foot strike, pacing and your mental approach to running. There are books devoted to each of these topics by some of the top coaches and psychologists in the field. When it comes to the topic of foot strike there … [Read more...]
By: Justin Chester As we are all getting back into the full swing of training for the upcoming season, you have undoubtedly been reacquainting yourself with your bike trainer. Trainer sessions are the most perfect way to work on cycling form during this early base season. (Your Southern California friends probably don’t even own a trainer). While many trainer sessions can be boring, using … [Read more...]
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