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Q&A: Triathlon Race Intensity

Adam Hodges | January 25, 2013

Training Zones

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

The Pre-Race Warmup for Triathlons

Adam Hodges | December 22, 2012

In a previous article, I outlined some warmup protocols for running events. Here, I discuss the warmup for triathlons. With three disciplines and additional pre-race logistics, race morning at a triathlon looks a bit different than at a single sport event. But the warmup still plays an important role in injury prevention and preparing the body for the rigors of the race. The … [Read more...] about The Pre-Race Warmup for Triathlons

The Pre-Race Warmup for Running Events

Adam Hodges | December 20, 2012

You’ve put in the training and now you’re ready to toe the starting line for that running event. But one last question remains in your mind: how long should my warmup be? This is an excellent question that rightly assumes that some sort of warmup will be important to getting the most out of your race. The warmup plays an important role in injury prevention and readies the … [Read more...] about The Pre-Race Warmup for Running Events

When Triathlon Run Splits Don’t Reflect True Running Fitness

Adam Hodges | April 26, 2012

Are you a triathlete that has been plagued by the following question? What can I do to improve my triathlon specific run times? I’m a strong runner and consistently meet my expectations in running races, but my running times in triathlons don’t seem to represent my true running ability. If you are performing well in running races and your run times in triathlons are … [Read more...] about When Triathlon Run Splits Don’t Reflect True Running Fitness

Mental Skills Training: Keeping Your Head in the Game

Adam Hodges | January 6, 2011

"There's nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so."—Shakespeare Given that optimal performance relies as much on psychology as physiology, the best physical preparation in the world can only take an athlete so far.  As anyone who has ever engaged in a performance activity knows, the situation can induce a significant level of mental stress in addition to the … [Read more...] about Mental Skills Training: Keeping Your Head in the Game

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