Now that pools, lakes, and reservoirs are slowly opening, I’ve got a few suggestions for my readers. How can we get back into swimming without risking an injury, and how can we most efficiently expedite the rebound for the lost winter months? Here are my suggestions: […]
Q: This offseason I decided to set a goal to work on my butterfly and 100m IM. The IM is coming around nicely but I am noticing tenderness in my left shoulder. I can swim through it, but it's "noticeable." I assume I should stop this training. I have never experienced shoulder issues before over [...]
I get a whole host of comments about shifting my diet and eating more healthy vegetables and fruits. I’m all aboard with moderation! The problem with excessive fruits is the level of sugar/carbs and the selection of more “root” vegetables. I’m going to share my top ten in each category and post my bottom ten [...]
We will be back on the Ironman course next year! Please see below for the dates of our planned 2023 camps: […]
Hi Dave, I’ve read a lot about collagen protein and I know that my go to sources are bone broth but I don’t have this on a daily basis. I’m 45 years old with a lot of Achilles and lower leg issues which seems to radiate down to my feet. Can you fill in the [...]
I recently hooked up with Andrew Patterson from the Philippines and joined him on his fantastic podcast, IronmanHacks! He segmented our conversation into a few shorter pieces, highlighting the topics we discussed. You can view them here; take a look! Dave
Mike Wein in the 70-74 age group and Bruce Thompson in the 65-69 age group are two of my youngsters that swim and run with my local Boulder group! They both took home the first place honors; a super start for 2021!
Do you struggle with Achilles heel pain while training? My recommendation is to address the issue on both sides - anterior and posterior compartments of your lower leg. Here are some additional tips on managing the injury: A. Strengthening and rolling the anterior chain is key. Roll right along your tibia but not on the bone. Kneel on [...]
