Posts Tagged ‘training’
Running By Feel
Running By Feel If you don’t have a GPS watch, you may have wondered how to train and race effectively without one. But for those of you who already have one, have you ever considered that it might be holding you back? Regardless of what category you fall into, read on to learn about the benefits…
Read MoreNYC Marathon Training Log and Race Report
Written by: Alec Blenis. My Slowest Marathon This is my first race report in a really long time. The last time I actually trained for an event was the 2016 Georgia Death Race, a 68 mile run through the North Georgia Mountains. It was the most dedicated I had ever been with my training and…
Read More2017 Ironman Lake Placid Debrief
Video by: Jon Fecik. In this video, CHP coach and Professional Triathlete Jon Fecik shares his experience at Ironman Lake Placid 2017.
Read MoreIronman Lake Placid 2017 Q&A
Video by: Jon Fecik. In this video blog, I answer a few questions about my taper towards Lake Placid Ironman. Check it out and follow the race live on Ironmanlive.com.
Read MoreFrequent Training Mistakes for OCR Athletes
Written By: Evan Perperis, NSCA-CPT Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) is a sport that stresses the body of the hybrid athlete. Requiring athletes to simultaneously train for strength and speed can lead to problems, confusion and reoccurring mistakes. Once people have their weekly set routine down, these mistakes frequently come to the surface for the OCR athlete…
Read MoreFour Huge Triathlon Mistakes That Will Keep You Slow
Photo Credit: Wesley Xie Even though I race as a Professional Triathlete and have coached for 9 years, it is not hard to remember the mistakes I made when I was first starting out as a triathlete. I came from a wrestling background where the mentality was that very hard, all-out work paid off. I treated those…
Read MoreThe Best Triathlon Off-Season Yet
As the triathlon season starts to slow down, don’t think that the off-season means getting fat and hibernating until Spring! Of course, take time to do nothing and find a way to “miss” your usual training plan. I suggest 2-4 weeks if you can (and if your significant other/friends can stand you for that long!).…
Read MoreThe Heart of Training and HRV
Click here to listen to the show on iTunes (Apple) Click here to listen to the show on Stitcher (Android) Dr. Mike T. Nelson is one of the foremost experts on exercise physiology and biomechanics. In this interview, he illuminates a concept that has been gaining traction in endurance and hybrid athlete circles: heart rate…
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