by Coach Tommy | Aug 29, 2022 | Bike, Gear, Racing, Technology
Marginal Gains and the Bike Since my race last weekend at IM 70.3 Ohio I’ve had several people ask about or comment on my bike split. I rode to 1st in AG on the bike. There’s a lot that went into this other than my bike fitness. My bike, the machine, is...
by Coach Tommy | Jul 5, 2020 | Bike
Bike Fit and Forces Acting on a Cyclist There are 4 forces that act on a cyclist and determine how fast the cyclist moves – propulsion, gravity, rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag. These four forces interact in various mixes with the conditions in which the...
by Coach Tommy | May 6, 2020 | Psychology, Racing, Training
A long time ago, during the ‘80s, in a galaxy far, far away, I read a book titled The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. This book changed the way I managed my personal and professional life. I still use many of the concepts in that book. In...
by Coach Tommy | Apr 22, 2020 | Psychology
During this Covid-19 stay-at-home that we are all experiencing it can be hard to stay motivated to train for our various sports. Here are some thoughts on motivation and sticking to our training during this Covid-19 time. We are athletes. Athletes train. So get it...
by Coach Tommy | Apr 8, 2020 | Psychology, Training
Coaching Triathletes and the Repeated Bout Effect In coaching triathletes, I sometimes repeat the same workout week after week. Or sometimes an entire week or block of training is repeated. There is a concept in coaching and training called the Repeated Bout Effect...
