Pro Triathlon Training Has Three Instructors Competing at the Collins Cup Triathlon
The Collins Cup Triathlon The much anticipated Collins Cup will take place Saturday in Samorin, Slovakia. This innovative format was designed around the Ryder Cup competition. The world’s best Pro Triathletes will be competing for an advertised total of $1,500,000. The race design features elite teams of six men and six women representing the United States, Europe and […]
Pro Triathlon Training Instructor, Cam Wurf, Wins Ironman Copenhagen
Pro Triathlon Training Instructor, Cam Wurf, Wins Ironman Copenhagen Cameron Wurf of Australia used his prowess on the bike to take the lead in IRONMAN Copenhagen. Cam Wurf was able to hold off other power house cyclists such as Canadian Lionel Sanders. Cam Wurf was able to put enough time into the chase group on […]
Triathlon Lifting LIES: Strength Training Myths Resolved.
Triathlon Lifting LIES: Strength Training Myths Resolved.
Triathlon Swimming: Stop Your Legs From Sinking
Your legs are made up of bone, muscle, some fat and some water. This makes them heavier than water and likely to sink given the chance. Sinking legs cause triathletes a lot of frustration and drag, as much as 80%. During the triathlon swimming this is going to slow you down a lot. So, it […]
Top Bike Fit Tricks to Try at Home with Ryan Ignatz
As a long time professional bike fitter helping resolve common issues, I’ve put together a few bike fit troubleshooting tricks you can try at home. If you want to learn more about the world of bike fitting, enjoy taking my course (see below). FOOT HOT SPOTS AND NUMBNESS A very common issue for riders trying […]
Run Form Benefits & Why You Should Care.
Running, like any sport, requires skill, conditioning, and development. Evolution has designed our bodies for running, but our sedentary culture has created weaknesses and inefficiencies that can cause stress on our bodies, sap performance and ultimately effect run form. In a sport like triathlon, athletes are always running under a certain level of fatigue, which […]
Josiah Middaugh: The Importance Of Threshold Training
Threshold training is very demanding physically and psychologically. Think of threshold intensity as the highest sustainable intensity you can do for 40-60 minutes. Compared to VO2 max interval training, the interval lengths are much longer. Most athletes avoid this type of training even though a race demands it. Few have the focus and attention span to […]
Using The Course to Your Advantage with Cam Wurf
As a triathlete, training will only get you so far. As you progress and get more competitive your goals may change. You may want to win your age group, get top 10 overall or even win the triathlon. Understanding race tactics and strategy will help you get a leg up over the competition no matter […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Long Run with Sarah True and Ben True
Professional triathlete, Sarah True and Professional Runner Ben True take a deep dive into the long run. Long runs have been a weekly staple in most runner and triathlete training plans. This holds as true for those doing 5Ks as it does for Ironman athletes. A long run is an extended effort designed to increase […]
New Course: Fundamentals of Bike Fitting with Master Fitter, Ryan Ignatz
Master Fitter and Pro Triathlete, Ryan Ignatz, offers the most comprehensive bike fit course available to athletes and coaches. Learn more about his Pro Triathlon Training course here: https://protriathlontraining.podia.com/ryan-ignatz-teaches-the-fundamentals-of-bike-fit Ryan is head fitter at Colorado Multisport in Boulder, CO. Ryan holds a Masters Degree in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology from University of Colorado at Boulder. […]