THE EXPERT COACHES
dianalovejoy
11/22/2010 - 4:49pm
If you get the Lovejoy Fitness newsletter, you've seen this... But I felt that even as triathletes, we could use a few positive reminders for those off-season days!
Crazy schedules, family gatherings, parties, holiday tensions...can be a recipe for veering off-track...Register for a free account to access more
wendymader
11/15/2010 - 4:43pm
I’ve had a lot of folks ask me why it takes so long to see results on the scale after they’ve started an exercise program. They also ask how to stay motivated if they can’t see results? Be patient, set some benchmarks and make sure you are measuring body composition and not...Register for a free account to access more
darcyeaton
11/15/2010 - 12:17pm
The Loss of Our Beloved Pets
It’s been some time since I have written to all of you. Today I will not be sharing my expert advise on triathlon, rather a memorable experience many of us share. I have been struggling for the last month with the painstaking decision of whether it was...Register for a free account to access more
Alison Rhodius
11/15/2010 - 12:11am
Defining Success
Katie McKee, MA, Performance Consultant
How do you define success? Is it by winning? Is it by beating another? Is it by achieving your goals? This is a question that every athlete, coach, and parent should ask himself or herself. I...Register for a free account to access more
dianalovejoy
11/12/2010 - 1:07pm
What exactly is a foam roller, and why do you need one?
Foam rollers are an amazingly effective – and FREE – way to release muscle knots and strains, speed muscle recovery, and get you back on the road faster. In my opinion, every triathlete needs one!
The technical term is...Register for a free account to access more
dianalovejoy
11/08/2010 - 3:22pm
(Whether or not you could join me last Friday for our web chat, here are the deets on some of what we talked about!)
Even the strongest triathletes develop injuries and weaknesses during a season of racing. Why, and what do they do about it?
Think of how much time you spend on your bike, or running...Register for a free account to access more
wendymader
11/07/2010 - 1:26pm
My weakness is my core. I have suspected this for years but have not done all I could to strengthen it. I used to make the excuse that injuries are inevitable and/or unavoidable and/or just a part of the sport. After spending most of 2009-2010 injured (along with most of my years training for...Register for a free account to access more
Alison Rhodius
11/04/2010 - 4:28pm
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dianalovejoy
10/29/2010 - 4:05pm
As the triathlon “season” winds down (are there “seasons” anymore?), we may feel the stress of all that hard work and excitement on our backs – literally. The lower back takes a beating with those bike-to-run transitions; even more so if you’ve already delved...Register for a free account to access more
wendymader
10/24/2010 - 6:34pm
I seem to always to be coming off an injury. Most of my injuries are lower leg, ankle related tendinitis. My emotion used to be fear. Fear of losing fitness, taking time off, not fully preparing for my event. Having a little fear can often lead to a healthy, balanced plan for your return to...Register for a free account to access more
