Alcohol consumption by athletes is a common occurrence, but can it be detrimental to recovery and, therefore, performance? There is...

Triathletes tend to be a goal-oriented bunch. We spend so much time and energy planning our training. And our nutrition. And our gear....

As triathletes, many of us focus on the swim, bike, run, transition and nutrition. If you want to gain the full triathlon experience,...

Over 50% of endurance athletes complain of gastrointestinal symptoms during an endurance event. Some of the most common symptoms reported...

Ask this question in a group of triathletes, and you’ll get countless different tips and opinions: Use elastic laces, or don’t use...

Did you know that at times we can subconsciously undermine goal achievement as we approach a major accomplishment? It’s true. You may be...

I often get the question: How much does an extra pound slow you down? Yes, studies do show that carrying excess weight can slow you down....

Mental imagery, or visualization, can be a powerful tool to add to your mental skills toolbox. Like all things in endurance training,...

Will you be headed out of town for a race this season? Not sure what to eat on the road? It can be difficult to stick to a pre-race...

This is one of the rare times that the answer isn’t “it depends” – the answer is YES! In a sport where more training generally means more...

Race week planning begins several weeks to months before race week, including mapping out where you are planning to stay and meals, both...

First and foremost, each athlete is unique. You will need to experiment with foods and fueling products to figure out what works best for...

How much time we take off after a race depends on a number of factors: Is it the end of your season or do you still have other races you...

If the fourth discipline of triathlon is nutrition, then the fifth is transitions. You spend so much time training to swim, bike and run...

So many of the questions athletes ask us are about racing rules, so we decided to go straight to the source. This month I sat down with...

Triathletes tend to be a goal-oriented bunch. We spend so much time and energy planning our training. And our nutrition. And our gear....