Do I Train/Race with Technology or use Perceived Exertion?

Clay Taulman, Ironman World Championships

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...]

Improve Your Cycling Efficiency (Isolated Leg Drills)

Clay Taulman, Lava fields of Kona

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...]

Setting Goals for 2011

Matt Smith

2011 Season Goal Setting By Matt Smith, Associate Coach Mile High Multisport After a few weeks off of training for the holidays, I can’t tell you how many Facebook posts and notes I get from fellow triathletes about getting “back on the horse” in the New Year to burn off the extra carbo-loading at the holiday cookie table. I have never been a firm believer in New Year’s … [Read more...]

Be Mentally Stronger Next Season

Jeremy Anderson,  Chicago Accenture Triathlon

By: Peter S. Alfino Aristotle once said “we are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. I’ve been giving a lot of thought the past few weeks to the coaching profession.  Technically this will be my sixth full year of coaching and although I’m pleased with the progress of Mile High Multisport, I have a greater vision of how I want to coach and develop the … [Read more...]