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Wendy Mader MS, TRX, ACE, Ironman Certified and BeachBody Coach The Author of “How to Swim Faster in 30 Days: A Free-Style Guide to Dropping Time” Check out her coaching and training programs
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How to Survive Open Water Swimming

01-12-16

  Variable weather and environmental conditions creates an environment that makes open water swimming different then the pool and can bring a unique psychological burden, especially for newbies.   Athletes should prepare for the swim course by learning the buoy positions and sighting cues. Also, location of the sun, possible…

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Mental Techniques for Successful Triathlon Training and Racing

01-12-16

Picture yourself in one of these two scenarios.   Scenario 1:   You’ve completed the training as planned, you’re in the best shape of your life, and you’re at the starting line of your race.  As you get set for your wave start, you remind yourself of how swimming is…

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It’s time to learn the Benefits of HVT and HIIT in Triathlon Training

01-12-16

  The sport of triathlon is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States and around the world (Triathlon Growth, 2015).  This sport’s demographics grew from a primarily male-dominant sport to female-inclusive and now extends to all age-groups.   In particular, over the last ten years, the sport…

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Swimming Made Simple

01-12-16

If you’re one of the many triathletes who have spent hours on YouTube trying to figure out exactly how the great swimmers swim so fast, this article is for you!   Here are the basic swim skills that take away all the guesswork and frustration of swimming efficiently.  They are…

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What every TRIATHLETE or RUNNER (yes that’s you) should know

01-12-16

10% Rule   1.Never increase your volume by more than 10% per week   2.Always warm up with easy cardio before your ever stretch for a MINIMUM of 10 minutes at 50-60% of max HR. The more intense the workout the more of a warm up you will need  …

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running recovery

Practicing effective run recovery

01-12-16

Of all the events that make up the sport of triathlon, none has the ability to put wear on the body quite like the run. When I am creating and adjusting training plans for my athletes, I always have to allow the most recovery for run workouts (particularly high intensity…

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