- Swim
- Training
Understanding Swim Terms
Understanding Swim Terms If you are new to swimming with a training group there may be some nomenclature that is…
- Bike
- Gear
- Racing
- Technology
Marginal Gains and the Bike
Saving watts means more of the watts produced goes to moving the bike forward instead of being lost as friction in the drive train or friction in the aerodynamic drag of the rider/bike.
- Training
The Value of Muscle Memory Training
Muscle memory makes sense for a basketball player, but how does it make us a faster triathlete?
- Training
- Psychology
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 (RBE).
- Training
- Bike
- Technology
Virtual Training and Staying Connected During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has us all staying at home. I’ve been doing a lot of riding indoors. And leading out coached indoor bike workout through other means. With all the tech in the world today, indoor rides are becoming more social. Here are some options.
- Training
- Run
- Injury
Long Run Myths
Should you do your long run the day after a long bike? Find out what Coach Tommy has to say on the subject.
- Training
7 Reasons Why You Should Attend Triathlon Camp
A triathlon training camp is hard-core training at its best and most enjoyable. But the rewards you reap go far beyond getting your butt kicked by the workouts. Here are seven reasons why you should attend our Triathlon Training Camps or any tri camp for that matter.
- Recovery
- Training
Recovery: Part 2: Post-Training Block
The primary goal of post-training block recovery is to unload the fatigue that has built up during the previous weeks of training. In fact, you should be feeling refreshed, energized and stronger. If not, this follow these tips from Coach Tommy.
- Training
- Psychology
Be the Dog
When a dog gets the opportunity to run off leash, it’s full of joy and abandonment. Ever train like that?
- Training
- Psychology
- Racing
Why Do You Do What You Do?
I often ask myself “Why do you do what you do?” This is just my way of reminding myself why I get out of bed at 5 a.m. for swim practice, or run in the cold and dark after work, or head out on a long ride on Saturday. Understanding why I do what I do is my motivation.