Mental Preparation Articles & Videos
Using Stretch Cords to Help Master the High Elbow Set
In this edition of Workout Wednesday powered by Bioastin, I'd like to introduce a simple drill that delivers great results. There are many drill variations that you can perform with stretch cords to help you improve your freestyle [...]
Progressive Swim Skills Presented By FINIS: Precise Pull Pattern for Faster Freestyle Swimming
After a well-executed high elbow set, adopting a precise underwater pull pattern will help generate more power speed to your freestyle stroke. This is part 6 in my 10 part series: Progressive Swimming Skills All [...]
When Can I Return to Running After a Race?
After a demanding triathlon like a 70.3 or full-distance IRONMAN, we all know the feeling of that post-race hobble. As your body recovers, it's okay to swim and cycle within 2 days after the event, but don't jump [...]
Ask The Man: Why Am I Cramping in the Open Water?
It's not uncommon to cramp in an open water swim. Here are my tips to avoid cramping during your race. https://youtu.be/wvsNzM3mopc
How to Nail Your Swim Race Pace
Most age groupers look to "just get through" the swim so they can compete on the bike and run. I think this is a mistake. The swim is the perfect time to set the tone of your [...]
Weekly Speed Workout for Faster Cycling
Long slow cycling workouts during the race season will not get you stronger or faster on the bike. Training slowly guarantees that you'll be racing slowly. Most of us know that sinking feeling when a competitor passes [...]
Swimming Faster: Freestyle with Fins
This simple drill dramatically helps improve your form. Try adding it into your swim routine to help improve your bi-lateral breathing, mobility and overall mechanics. https://youtu.be/0hpgerVM-yI
Am I Good Enough For Dave’s Triathlon Camps?
I'm often asked "Am I Good Enough?" to attend my triathlon training camps at The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. We don't care how fast you are now... we'll make you faster! Consider joining us! [...]
Sore Back? Fix the Hips
Many triathletes suffer from back pain. This can be easily avoided by a simple hip stretching routine. For this Workout Wednesday powered by BioAstin, try these hip stretches to help improve your flexibility, mobility and [...]