Pre-Race Brick When it’s race week, I highly suggest a taper. A taper week means a reduction in volume and intensity of training and a focus on sleep, rest and recovery. That does not mean do nothing, but keep all efforts less than 30...
Read moreYou’re BIG race is over, now what?
You’re BIG race is over, now what? The big day happened, what’s next? After your big race or at the end of your triathlon season it’s a great idea to go back through all the race data and your race preparation and see what...
Read moreBeat the Heat! Can you tell the heat is on?
Beat the Heat! Can you tell the heat is on? It’s getting hot and training in the heat can help your body acclimate to the higher temperatures. Its a good idea to plan some of your training to be at the same time you will be racing. I just...
Read moreTips for Miami Marathon Race Week (video)
Tips for Miami Marathon Race Week (video) Image credit: Miami New Times The race is this Sunday, are you ready? Here are some quick tips you can apply this week and on race day to make it a great race. # 1 Rest during Race Week I...
Read moreRecover Quickly
How to Recover Fast I have athletes that don’t fully understand the benefit of tapering for a race. They show up on race day feeling flat and tired and wonder why they don’t get that podium or personal best. It’s definitely a skill to be able to...
Read moreAugusta 70.3 Race Tips; Recording
Augusta 70.3 Race Tips; Recording Are you racing Augusta 70.3 this coming Sunday? Watch and listen to my last minute race tips with a few of my athletes who are racing. Good luck to all, and post below any questions I can answer for you after...
Read moreMiami Man 2018 International and 70.3 Race Essentials
Miami Man 2018 International and 70.3 Race Essentials By Erinne Guthrie, USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach I recorded this webinar to make it easy for you to access any time you need to review the most important race tips to use at your next...
Read moreWhen Your Race Sucked
What to do when your race sucked. So you had a terrible race, now what? This situation can be even more painful for a half or full IRONMAN due to the amount of time and money invested to even just get to the starting line. When the results...
Read moreRace Tips for Your Next Sprint or Olympic Distance Triathlon
Race Tips for Your Next Sprint or Olympic Distance Triathlon By Erinne Guthrie, USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach I recorded this webinar to make it easy for you to access any time you need to review the most important race tips to use at...
Read morePost Race; What Should I Do the Day After a Race?
Post Race; What Should I do the Day After a Race? What’s up Triathletes?What you do the day after a race can be a little confusing. It depends if the race you just completed was a long, hard effort, an “A” race or just a training race...
Read moreTop 3 Tried and True Pre-Race Breakfasts
Many of my athletes are confused about what to eat for breakfast when they start to move away from the traditional sugar laden, carb heavy breakfasts like oatmeal and boxed cereals. The following 3, are tried and true breakfasts that deliver...
Read morePLAN Your Race & RACE Your Plan
PLAN Your Race & RACE Your Plan This coming week is about getting mentally and physically prepared for race day. Not much fitness can be gained between now and Race Day on Sunday. I encourage all my athletes to write out a race plan. ...
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