Over the past two decades, participation in triathlon has grown enormously. Evidence for this growth can be seen in the membership numbers for USA Triathlon (USAT), the sport’s governing body in the United States. In 1993, the organization had just 15,937 members. Fast forward to 2002 and that number skyrocketed to 40,299. By 2012, that number had exploded to 155,198. Increased … [Read more...] about Multisport Means Multiple Ways to Get Your Endorphin Fix
The Importance of Establishing a Solid Training Base
This video discusses the importance of building a solid base early in the training year. Once a solid foundation is in place, you can then build upon that base and peak for your key race of the season. … [Read more...] about The Importance of Establishing a Solid Training Base
Q&A: Triathlon Race Intensity
Q. What intensity zones should I expect to be in while racing my triathlon? The intensity at which you are able to race can vary depending upon your experience level. In general, more experienced athletes are able to maintain a higher intensity throughout races. This is not only because they have a stronger aerobic foundation that allows them to engage in higher intensity … [Read more...] about Q&A: Triathlon Race Intensity
Core Control and Postural Stability for Economical Running
In previous articles on running form, I focused on the role the hip abductors—gluteus medius and gluteus minimus—play as lateral stabilizers (article 1 | article 2). In this article, I shift the focus to the other glutes—namely, the gluteus maximus. The glute max, along with the hamstrings, act as primary hip extensors. And each step you take while running involves … [Read more...] about Core Control and Postural Stability for Economical Running
Maximizing Body Position for Economical Running
In previous articles on running form, I discussed a common issue runners encounter—namely, lateral hip drop due to weak or inactive hip abductors (article 1 | article 2). In this article, I focus on the basic body position for effective running. A common piece of advice given to runners is to “run tall.” To grasp what this looks like, imagine a straight line draw from your … [Read more...] about Maximizing Body Position for Economical Running