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Special Attention to Triathlon and Endurance Sports Coaching

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Feel Better… Live Longer

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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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

THE BASICS: HOW TO SET A PR IN YOUR HALF MARATHON

Training for a PR for a half marathon showed up in the American College of Sports Medicine Journal, with concepts explained almost as bullet points. These ideas can be applied to almost any kind of endurance training, but I thought it was good; the old, standby ideas that always work (great picture, btw, by Larry Sillen). The three main ideas: … Continue Reading

WANT BETTER FOCUS, WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL CAPACITY, TRY TRIATHLON!

The USA Triathlon Science Issue includes studies that show the decline, with aging, of cognitive abilities (and physical strength) especially after age 50. Through exercise (strength or endurance), for example, the University of Eastern Finland found that with increased muscle strength that aging men and women have better cognitive … Continue Reading

Duane Solem

I’m a dedicated triathlete, Certified Fitness Trainer, USAT Level 1 Triathlon Coach, Biophysicist, to make a healthier life for everyone. I’m here to help you; what do you want to accomplish this year?
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  • WHAT IS MENTAL TOUGHNESS?
  • TRIATHLETES BE AWARE….CAREFUL HOW MUCH COFFEE YOU DRINK!
  • THE BASICS: HOW TO SET A PR IN YOUR HALF MARATHON
  • WANT BETTER FOCUS, WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL CAPACITY, TRY TRIATHLON!
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