Multisport Lab
Post-race recovery doesn't stop the day after your race. Here's what you should be doing for the week after your race.
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Four Quick Early-Season Tips for Triathletes
Bri Gaal March 20, 2012
The 2012 triathlon season is upon us! Spring is here, and with races right around the corner, I wanted to share a few race ready tips and workouts. -
Swim Training: Breathing for Beginners
Marty Gaal March 13, 2012
Breathing — it comes completely naturally to all of us. It is an activity that will function without interruption or conscious thought under the control of the autonomic nervous system. When necessary, we can assume conscious control in order to increase oxygen supply while under stress or in a fight/flight state of mind. In our world, triathlon equals a fight/flight state. -
Consistency, Physiological Flow and the Make-Up Workout
Christopher Thomas March 06, 2012
In today’s fast-paced world, most people are looking for immediate gratification. We want results and we want them fast, especially as multisport athletes. Our type-A personalities kick in and patience goes out the window. As a coach and athlete myself, I am always looking to maximize physiological capabilities. I believe that consistency, proper physiological flow to a training program, and avoiding the make-up workout are vital factors in achieving one’s multisport potential.
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The Footstrike Debate
Bobby McGee Feb. 28, 2012
Which is a better way for me to run, midfoot or heel striking? The answer is a definite and resounding, yes to either one.
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Running and Injury Prevention: The Basics
Brad Perry Feb. 21, 2012
During my twelve years working in the physical therapy field, I have seen far too many injuries that could have been prevented. For those of you who enjoy running and who would like to run with a decreased risk of injury, here are some thoughts on how to avoid injury, especially injury due to overuse. I endorse proper flexibility maintenance and muscular balance in the endurance athlete or track speedster. This is a simplified version of a proper routine. -
Turn Negative Thoughts to Positive Results
Dr. Michelle Cleere Feb. 14, 2012
I am working with a triathlete who is dealing with several challenging issues, but the most difficult issue for this athlete, as is true for many athletes, has been her negative self talk. Negative self talk is all the negative things you say to yourself, the thoughts you have about yourself and what you say to others about your performance.
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4 Keys to Running Downhill Efficiently
Jessi Stensland Feb. 07, 2012
Having the ability to run downhill fast does not happen by chance. The same rules of efficient running apply whether you're on the open road or a rocky trail, uphill or downhill.
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Plan Your Open Water Swim Training
David Burgess Jan. 31, 2012
Just as you need to have a solid plan for your workouts in the pool (warm up, drills, main sets, cool down) you need to have a plan for your open water swims as well. Yes, you can simply wade into the water with your local triathlon club for the weekly open water swim and get in your LSD (long, slow distance) swim for the week. That works once in a while. But in reality, you should have a workout plan that's equally as structured as your pool workouts to maximize your time and to get the most out of your workout.
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Mental Fitness Part III: Goal Setting
Jesse Kropelnicki Jan. 17, 2012
Goals are one of the hottest topics discussed in training circles and online forums throughout the triathlon community, but who really knows what they are? There are variety of opinions on what they are and what they mean. A common understanding is that a goal represents the purpose, or objective, towards which an endeavor is directed. The intended destination of a journey, if you will. The achievement of a set goal can be one of the most rewarding accomplishments that an athlete (or any person, for that matter) will ever realize. -
Mental Fitness Part II: Types of Athletes
John Kropelnicki Jan. 10, 2012
When it comes to mental fitness there are typically two primary types of athletes. There are those who are motivated by the avoidance of failure, and there are those who are motivated by the achievement of success. Few can be fully classified as either one or the other, so we must apply different tactics to each type. Just as optimal physical fitness is highly personalized, mental fitness is equally so. What’s good for the goose may not be so good for the gander.