Category: athlete guide
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What I’ve Learned Racing Each Triathlon Distance
Over the years, I’ve raced many different kinds of events in different sports and there’s always something to learn from those experiences. These learnings and takeaways are nuggets of knowledge I wish I could tell my younger self (especially key takeaway number one). Here are six takeaways I’ve learned over my triathlon journey so far,…
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Swim Sets for Triathlon
Workouts and framework for every triathlon distance There is a small but mighty group of triathletes who stand apart. They come from a background that sets them up to do about 10 percent of a triathlon really well. That’s right – I’m talking about SWIMMERS. Those who first identified with being fish-like, before dipping their…
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What I’ve Learned as a Self-Coached Athlete
I’ve worked with amazing coaches in the past and more recently have trained myself. Here, I share the great things a coach can offer and what I’ve learned coaching myself.
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Make Time for Training: Prioritize, Plan, and Adapt
Fitting in training around life. I have been a self-coached athlete for over a decade, moving through different types of sports and competitions. No matter the endeavor, I’m inevitably faced with the same challenge – “life happens” and derails my perfectly laid training plans (and yes, they were perfect). I am the kind of person…
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Athlete’s Guide to Off-Season: The Four R’s to Reset
It’s a magical time of the year. You’ve just completed your key race after months of training and it’s time to take a break. For many, this time is called “off-season”, where racing and training slow down and you can look back on all that you’ve accomplished.
Lauren Terschan 