Just in case you were thinking of getting straight back into training for next year, here is some reasoning on why you should have a few weeks of active recovery and definitely take a break. The Kenyan Runners swear by it – ‘Nearly every Kenyan Runner...
As a coach of distance swimmers and triathletes, I believe counting strokes is a necessary part of most swimming workouts. What Counting Strokes Can Do For You If you stick with it and do it on a consistent basis, stroke-counting in swimming is an excellent way to...
I’ve always felt that running with music makes things easier, and if you’re like me, then you probably will grab a music player and headphones before you head out for a run and potentially your favorite playlist. The question is, can music make you a better runner?...
Swim Straight To swim straight can be a little bit of an issue – especially in open water! One of the biggest factors in this is what direction your hands are travelling when they enter the water and extend. Just like in the real world, the shortest distance...
Getting injured sucks. It doesn’t matter if you’re an elite runner logging 120 miles per week or you are training for your first 5k; being sidelined is physically and emotionally hard to deal with. Unfortunately, getting injured also very common. Studies estimate that...
