Coaching Tip: Open Water Swim Crocodile Eyes

by | May 9, 2017 | Coaching Tips

Coaching Tip:  Open Water Swimming With Crocodile Eyes Sighting in an open water environment is almost an art form. It doesn’t come naturally (I don’t think) and requires practice. When I first started in triathlon, I counted strokes until I would sight...

Coaching Tip: Secure Your Timing Chip

by | May 2, 2017 | Coaching Tips

Coaching Tip:  Secure Your Timing Chip The timing chip in a triathlon race is essential! If you lose your timing chip, you won’t have a time at the end of the race. You will most likely end up with a DNF next to your name, meaning Did Not Finish. The timing chip...

Coaching Tip: Wear Socks, Where?

by | Apr 25, 2017 | Coaching Tips

Coaching Tip:  Wear Socks, Where? Triathlons often start on the sandy shore of an ocean or lake, since the race starts with the swim. The ground may be rocky, grassy, sandy, and wet. Triathletes stand around in their wetsuits, waiting for the gun to go off or for...

Coaching Tip: Eat to Reduce Fatigue

by | Apr 4, 2017 | Coaching Tips

Coaching Tip:  Eat Properly to Reduce Fatigue I have been feeling sluggish lately, and I reached out to my Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Julie Sparkes, at the Athlete’s Palate. She suggested I review my daily nutrition. Among other things to consider, such...

Coaching Tip: Run Form

by | Mar 16, 2017 | Coaching Tips

Coaching Tip:  Angle forward to run more efficiently. “It’s more about correct body position than a lean per se. You want to make sure you aren’t arching your back, and sticking your butt out. I emphasize a very slight forward lean from the ground, not a bending at...

Coaching Tip: Transitions

by | Feb 10, 2017 | Coaching Tips

Coaching Tip:  Practicing transitions (T1 and T2) is crucial to a successful triathlon race. Have someone time your transitions. Practice, practice, practice. Keep in mind the steps you will take and repeat that over and over to yourself as you run into transition....