Why I Ran - and Why I Will Continue to Run Long before I was a mom, a wife, a physical therapist, an athletic trainer, a coach, a student - I was a runner. I ran my first race at age 3 and have been hooked ever since. At times I was competitive, I ran to win. At other times I ran for fun. Sometimes I trained very hard - other times I was more lax. But though it all, year after year, I have … [Read more...]
Do I Train/Race with Technology or use Perceived Exertion?
April 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Balancing Triathlons, Work and Family
February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Improve Your Running (Part II of II)
February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Improve Running Performance With This Simple Exercise
January 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tip of the Week: Monster Walks By Peter S. Alfino Level II USAT certified coach www.milehighmultisport.com Many lower body running injuries are a result of weak gluteus medius muscles. If there is one strength routine you should add to your weekly schedule, the Monster Walk is it. By maintaining constant resistance during this exercise you are actively engaging and strengthening … [Read more...]
Setting Goals for 2011
January 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Get The Most out of Your Long Runs
December 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Get the Most Out Of Your Long Runs By: Max Spradley Assistant Coach – Mile High Multisport www.milehighmultisport.com As endurance athletes, many of us do a weekly long run. These runs can be an excellent boost to one’s aerobic endurance. For some, this is the part of their weekly training that they look forward to the most. For others, this is the one weekly workout that … [Read more...]
Be Mentally Stronger Next Season
December 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Improve Your Running: Simple changes will yield big results (part I of II)
April 24, 2010 By 2 Comments
Improve Your Running Simple changes that will yield big results By Peter S. Alfino http://www.milehighmultisport.com/ Part I of II Improving your running form and increasing your speed can be accomplished with a few simple changes to your training plan and your mental approach to who you are as a runner. I hear all the time “I can’t run because it beats up my body”. Running … [Read more...]
