Thanks for joining us for this 4 part series on all things climbing, for triathletes. In Part I we discussed the physics of climbing on your bike, explaining that there is no such thing as pixie dust that makes you a better or worse or climber…it’s just physics. In Part II we discussed gearing considerations for riding hilly courses. Today…
read moreIn this lesson, we will cover pacing the bike and riding hills. This is critical because…if you are going to booger 6-9 months of training and ruin your race, you’re going to do it on the bike!!! We hope you enjoy this lesson. We’ll be back soon to explore Run Pacing and Mental Strategies. Rich & Patrick Part 1:…
read moreIn Part I we discussed the considerations for training the bike and run in hills. Let’s now turn our attention to racing a hilly course properly. The Bike Ride Steady and Conserve Matches Think of your legs as books of matches. The number of matches in your legs is finite, you only have so many to burn. Every time you…
read moreNot matter where you live, it’s likely that with enough time in the sport you will encounter hilly terrain in either your training or racing. Hills can be fun, challenging, and create opportunities for you to excel on race day. In Part I we’ll introduce you to training on hills before turning our attention to racing well in hilly terrain…
read moreWe are deep in the Ironman® season and that means IMUSA, Louisville, and Wisconsin. Many athletes pre-ride these courses, to see what they are in for on race day, and more than a few times we receive this comment in the forum: “So…I rode the IMXX bike course this weekend. Per your power/heart rate guidance, you want me stay under…
read moreA New Personal Best! Coach P's Video Race Recap (Click to Watch) You can view the file with my GPS data from my race today (see below). What the data doesn’t show is that it was a windy day, but not as windy as expected (steady 8mph vs 18!). I was a little nervous starting into the weekend, as…
read moreThe Mallora 312 race was a grueling 10-hour ride that challenges even the most seasoned riders.
read moreGearing Up: How to Set Up Your Triathlon Bike for Optimal Success As you move into the race preparation part of your season, one of the most important things you can do is ready your body and your equipment. While both areas require attention and discipline, the return on investment for each aren’t equal by any means. In this article,…
read moreOverview This year was a personal best year for me here in Kona. The conditions for the swim and bike were ideal; allowing me to better handle the run. My goal was to be able to “run the run” here on the Big Island; by that, I meant sub-3:30. I ran 3:30 on the nose, and there wasn’t a single…
read moreWhile the Ironman World Championships in Kona are in just a few days, there’s still a lot of long course racing left on the calendar. These are our Four Keys of Long Course Triathlon Bike Execution, to help you get your mind right about how to ride the long course bike> The Delta Isn’t as Big as You Think Most…
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