Maybe you're already a runner, biker, or swimmer (or not, and want to start), want to get your triathlons faster, or just get in better shape. Let's get together and talk about it (I'm in the neighborhood); USAT Triathlon Coach and Certified Fitness Trainer. You can get personalized training, or bike fit, or swim videos, or if you're a senior, just get started. Mood, … Continue Reading
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LUMBERJACKS SET EXERTION LEVELS FOR TRIATHLON TRAINING
I was amazed to learn that a Swedish psychologist, Gunnar Borg, in the 60s, was studying the perception of physical exertion using lumberjacks for physical stress measurement and relating the amount of energy expended to ‘how they felt’ (from a great article in ACSM Health and Fitness Journal). From this study came the measurement “Rating of Perceived … Continue Reading
My Humbling Experience with Heart Rate Variability
I’ve been experimenting with HRV for some time now, trying to tie it into my triathlon training regimen and was going to figure all this science stuff out. Over the past several years there have been a lot of studies and training using Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as a tool, and it’s becoming a kind of buzzword in the athletic world. HRV is the … Continue Reading
WHAT IS MENTAL TOUGHNESS?
It's Probably Not What You Think. It’s a measure of your [unshakable] belief in being able to reach your true potential, despite obstacles and barriers. High levels of Mental Toughness means that despite everyday challenges, personal goals such as sales, race time, GPA or other goals and pursuits can be improved. As you might … Continue Reading
TRIATHLETES BE AWARE….CAREFUL HOW MUCH COFFEE YOU DRINK!
Don't get me wrong, caffeine is great; just did everything wrong. I'm a minimal coffee drinker, but I decided to stop completely for a few weeks just to see if it would help to sleep more soundly. Sometimes I will drink coffee to push my triathlon workout a bit, but not often. Suddenly, I was in the middle of setting up for Super Bowl for two weeks; so I … Continue Reading