by MJ Gasik | Sep 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
Just because the triathlon season is over doesn’t mean your training should be. Off-season training is very important and should be a priority for every triathlete. My first word of advice, erase that phrase “off-season” from your vocabulary. Technically, there...
by MJ Gasik | Jun 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Triathlons are a sport based on time. Time in transition still counts! Spending extra seconds on your transitions at race time could cost you a few places in your age group or even the podium. Part of your training needs to be spent on how to shave time off each...
by MJ Gasik | May 26, 2016 | Triathlon
Most people only do things if they enjoy doing them and if you’re good at them. This is true when training too. If you enjoy running and you’re good at it, then you’ll run. If you enjoy biking and you’re good at it, then you’ll bike. However, if you don’t enjoy...
by MJ Gasik | May 10, 2016 | Training, Triathlon
If you’re like most tri-geeks, you’re training for a triathlon because you love to swim, bike and run – or at least two of those activities – and you hate to lift weights at the gym. But, while you don’t feel the need to get to the weight room, you really should. Even...
by MJ Gasik | Oct 8, 2013 | Evaluate, Training, Training Plan, Triathlon
This time of year is typically a transitional period and for many triathletes. It can be used as an opportunity to recover from a tough season. It also provides time to reflect on and systematically review the season, including your goals, motivations and to review...