Coach's Blog

DRINK UP!!! It’s here… the heat and humidity are here to play.  Let’s take a look at some of the what, why, when, and how’s of optimal hydration. (For the purpose of this article, please note, I am solely focusing...

Loving my TRI BIKE. Right time to UPGRADE! I’ve been a professional triathlete for 7 years. My dad got me my first ‘competition’ bike when I was 18 years old. It was an aluminum frame Trek 1000 with rat trap...

The Staff Recommends  I’ve tried a fair amount of running shoes in my day including Nike, Asics, Newton, and Hoka One One among others.  Since the day I put on my first pair of Hoka One One’s over four years...

Big Triathlon Coming Up? Make Sure You’re Race Ready! By Coach Morgan Hoffman Triathlon is as much about skill, logistics and problem-solving as it is about fitness. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to see athletes with great fitness have their big...

Swim drills! Who needs them? Have you ever finished a swim and thought, “How am I going to complete two more legs of this race? I’m exhausted!” Or perhaps you have said, “How did that person beat me out of...

Biking 101 Are you new to cycling or seriously thinking about caving to the positive peer pressure of those crazy road warriors? If so, I encourage you to read the answers to the following commonly asked questions: Question: I want...

  JESSE VONDRACEK Big training is the sexy side of triathlon. Having a full training log and big miles on Strava is a confidence booster going into a race. You can brag about it on Instagram and Strava kudos are...

Thinking of entering your first triathlon or joining a team? Here are some thoughts to consider.  Triathlon may not be a true 'team sport', but it is a community sport. We might be out racing individual, but the struggle and...

When looking for a good triathlon bike, make sure to consider the following: Comfort Brand and budget Components Support from the shop   COMFORT Comfort trumps.  You’ll want to be sure you’re getting a bike you feel comfortable riding in...