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Nov 12, 2012
In this episode, I interview former gold medalist Olympian swimmer and triathlete Sheila Taormina for the 2nd time. We discuss her revised new book, Swim Speed Secrets, and her upcoming workouts book Swim Speed Workouts for Swimmers and Triathletes, plus we get into the so-called “perfect swim stroke”. References: Click here to buy Swim Speed […]
Oct 30, 2012
On this podcast, I interview Karen Allard, the owner of SBR Sports which makes products to help triathletes and swimmers such as: -Anti-Chlorine Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, and Lotion -TriSlide Skin Lubricant -Foggle Anti-Fog Towlettes References: My TriSlide video: http://www.triswimcoach.com/store/trislide/ Order TriSlide and Foggle: http://triswimgear.com Order Tri-Swim Anti-Chlorine products: http://sbrsportsinc.com Please comment on this podcast: […]
Mastering Triathlon in 102 Degrees: Interview with Age Group Triathlete Chris Hague | Tri Swim Coach Podcast #56
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Sep 20, 2012
On this podcast, I interview the #6 fastest 70.3 Ironman triathlete in the 20-24 age group, and assistant coach at Tri Swim Coach, Chris Hague, who just completed the Las Vegas 70.3 World Championship race. Find out about his experience at the race in the 102 degree heat. References: Open Water Swim Success live online […]
Jun 30, 2012
On this podcast, I interview age group triathlon, coach, Tri Swim Coach subscriber, and overall motivator Lisa Anderson. References: Email me with your comments: kevin at triswimcoach.com Please comment on this podcast (I will read the new comments on the next podcast!): Tri Swim Coach podcast comments: Click here to open up itunes and add […]
Jun 26, 2012
The New Garmin Swim watch is here! This looks like the best of all the watches on the market for swimming. I’m excited that it can help automate some of the things I teach, like stroke counting and free golf. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dive-in-and-make-a-splash-with-the-new-garmin-swimtm-2012-06-25 OLATHE, Kan., Jun 25, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Garmin International Inc., a unit of […]
Jun 25, 2012
Triathlon Camps by Chris Hague As a kid, summer meant one thing to me: camp. Whether the week was focused around merit badges, sports, or academics (yeah, I am a nerd and wanted to get ahead), I loved these weeks where I could spend countless hours outside, forget about work, make friends, learn new skills, […]
Jun 22, 2012
Swimming Drills Is your swim sick? Do you feel weak and fatigued even after the easiest of workouts? You may need a prescription from Dr. Drill, M.D. Like medications, there are many drills to chose from, so knowing which drill will cure your stroke is essential to getting well. So how do you know which […]
Jun 19, 2012
I found this post from Wendy inspiring and motivating. I think we can all learn a little from these long-time triathletes. Much more fun to be out there enjoying this fun sport than to be sitting on the couch with a remote, right? http://t2coaching.blogspot.fr/2012/06/20-year-reflection.html 20 year reflection This weekend, June 16th, marked 20 years since […]
Jun 18, 2012
On this podcast, I interview professional triathlete & model, Kristi Johnson. References: Visit Kristi’s website at http://kristiontherun.com Email me with your comments: kevin at triswimcoach.com **Please read, like, and share this article! http://www.active.com/triathlon/Articles/7-Excuses-Not-to-Use-at-Your-Next-Triathlon.htm For a transcript of this podcast, click here. Please comment on this podcast (I will read the new comments on the next […]
Jun 15, 2012
I came across this article on the Competitor website, and wanted to weigh in. My take: You definitely need to do both pool swimming and open water swimming to prepare for a race, unless of course your race takes place in a pool. There’s no good way to practice a lot of drills in the […]
Jun 13, 2012
This is part 2 of my interview with triathlete, cancer survivor, and inspirational author Barbara Mockford We discuss her battle with cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, triathlon, and her new book, An Unshakable Belief. Listen to part 1 of this interview here. References: Pick up Barbara’s book, An Unshakable Belief, at Amazon Follow Barbara on her blog […]
Jun 12, 2012
Howard Miller is a Tri Swim Coach subscriber and customer who, 5 years ago could barely swim 100 yards, and has since completed 17 triathlons! He recently completed the brutal Alcatraz Triathlon in San Franciso, and is even “laughing at the water”. I found his story inspirational and motivating. Here’s the article that was written […]
Jun 11, 2012
You hear it at very race: “Does anyone have an extra pair of…” or “We have an athlete who forgot “X,” can someone help him or her out?” While the Cult of Triathlon is very generous and usually come through to help fellow competitors, no one—especially type A personality and anxiety ridden athletes—likes opening up […]
Jun 5, 2012
I woke up stressed out, stomach in knots, dreading what was to come of the day. It didn’t matter if I had a solid 8 hours of sleep, or just a few. It didn’t matter if the sun was shining or behind thick, dark clouds. It didn’t matter if I had 10 million things that […]
Jun 4, 2012
On this podcast, I interview triathlete, cancer survivor, and inspirational author Barbara Mockford We discuss her battle with cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, triathlon, and her new book, An Unshakable Belief. This is part 1 of 2. References: Pick up Barbara’s book, An Unshakable Belief, at Amazon Follow Barbara on her blog at http://barbaramockford.wordpress.com Email me with […]
May 31, 2012
by Chris Hague I work in a triathlon store and some days I feel like I have walked onto the set of “Sh*t triathletes say.” I hear all the stereotypical lines like “Yeah today was just an easy 3 hour ride. I averaged about 300 watts but wasn’t wearing my compression socks so it naturally […]
May 28, 2012
“Repeat after me…” by Chris Hague “Mission abort, mission abort…Houston I think we have a problem here…self destruct now!” Red lights flashed across my brain as I frantically whirled my arms and raced (or tired to) across the once placid lake in a vain attempt to catch the lead pack of swimmers. What am I […]
May 25, 2012
Spending weekends training. Being too hot. Being too cold. Giving up Friday and/or Saturday nights. Training before work. These are some of the things that go along with triathlon. So what’s the point? Well, rather than go off on some philosophical diatribe about goals and accomplishments, I think this one is really simple and comes […]
May 21, 2012
Since our last post, Overcoming Race Day Anxiety, there has been some discussion among my colleagues as well as a couple of comments from athletes, and it seems to be a bigger issue than I even thought. I have some ideas on what I think causes this, but I wanted to reach out to the […]
May 18, 2012
by Chris Hague It’s race day morning, and the sun is just peaking over the horizon. The conditions are perfect with cool temperatures, a cloudless sky, and calm waters as far as the eye can see. Right after the cannon fires, marking the start of the pro wave, you wade into the water with your […]
May 14, 2012
I’m in the midst of reading a book called The Talent Code, by Daniel Coyle, which is about how greatness is not born, it’s grown. The author uses many examples from the world of sports to show where some of the so-called “super talents” have come from, and why it’s much more about “deep practice” […]
May 12, 2012
by Chris Hague I stood upon the mountain as the rain beat upon my bearded face and lightning illuminated the stormy night sky. When suddenly the clouds parted, and my coach descended through the storm upon the mountain. “Chris, take these tablets and hold them sacred. Follow them and you shall obtain success, break them […]
May 3, 2012
by Chris Hague If you are like me and many triathletes, you hate off days. Whether out of fear of losing fitness or getting fat, I dread seeing that gap in the my training log with a friendly reminder from my coach to take it easy (her last note was “Chris, recovery means recovery: no […]
Apr 28, 2012
by Chris Hague There are few luddites in the athletic world who refuse to use technology from digital training logs to social media websites to iPods; they see it as a distraction from their enjoyment of the sport. Personally, I love it. I splurge on the latest technology (whether I necessarily need it or not); […]
Apr 20, 2012
Coach Chris Hague’s Laws of Training There are not many laws in training. Nutrition plans, supplements, training regimens are all so individualized and personal that it is hard to find a sweeping truth. However, one fundamental fact about endurance athletics is “junk in, junk out.” It is pretty simple law that can be applied to […]