Don’t Roll Your IT Band
I see so many people laying on their IT bands and foam rolling them thinking they will release tension. You won't and here's why.
Bob Babbitt interviews Dave Scott in Kona
Bob Babbitt interviews 6x Ironman world champion Dave Scott in Kailua-Kona, just days before the race. Dave shares some of his memories of one of his best performances: his 1994 comeback at age 40.
Designing the Perfect Pre-Race Taper
Over the years I’ve seen many athletes not achieve their full potential in races because they failed to execute a proper pre-race taper. I’ve witnessed triathletes who have not backed off enough and have arrived at the event tired and flat; I’ve also seen those who have dialed back their training too much, and dulled [...]
How often should a triathlete drink during the bike and run while racing an Ironman 70.3?
Recently I was asked: How often should a triathlete drink during the bike and run while racing an Ironman 70.3? This is a massive topic, but here are my 10 key points for optimal race day hydration: Don’t load up on fluid the day before the race (and this includes electrolyte drinks). Eat dinner prior to [...]
Best Practices to Create Your Race Calendar
Now is the time to create your race calendar for the year and establish benchmarks for early season success. Watch this video to learn 3 best practices to incorporate into your race schedule strategy: 1) Mini build-ups 2) Prescribed race plans 3) Test marker races Race Calendar Strategy