In this edition of Workout Wednesday powered by Bioastin, I share some of my proven tips for improving your race day swim splits. Practicing open water swimming is an important component of your triathlon training. Here are some of my favorite tips to make sure you are prepared and ready for a personal best in [...]
Hey Dave, I'm over 40 and I'm inspired by your comeback race at the '94 IRONMAN World Championships. What can I do to prepare optimally for my race? Thanks, Paul Hi Paul, Thanks for the great question. Here are my tips on how to train for your best race when you are over 40. [...]
Try this drill as part of your warm up and in between harder sets. It's fantastic for stretching your shoulders, pecs and upper back. This will help improve your shoulder mobility and can ultimately help you swim faster freestyle. https://youtu.be/0lPJuY-wOsQ
It's easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of training for a big race. I've seen both pros and amateurs make plenty of errors in their training that have led to detrimental race results or a loss of an entire season due to injury. Here are the 5 biggest mistakes I’ve seen and my [...]
Dear Dave, I’m not a very fast runner but I’ve been joining a fast training group once a week for several years. I’m good at keeping up during the intervals, but I have a hard time recovering and then running well the next day. I really haven’t gotten any faster in my races. What am [...]
I’ve gotten a lot of questions from people about if the vegan diet is good for performance. I understand that some people “go vegan” due to ethical concerns but if you are considering becoming vegan for purely overall health and performance then I suggest you look to other diets. I tried a vegan, vegetarian and [...]
Why is the bike leg of a race so overwhelming for some people? For this Workout Wednesday powered by BioAstin, I wanted to share my checklist on what you should do prior to and during your race so you'll feel your best on the bike. https://youtu.be/Q6JaBhVKWNM
Here are my tips on how to determine your Lactate Threshold Pace for running. Knowing this pace will ultimately help you train your body to become a faster runner. Knowledge is power! https://youtu.be/jSgcJMOvlPo
