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Apr 12, 2012
by Chris Hague Dear Diary… When I was young, I enjoyed keeping a diary. Throughout elementary school, I would race home after school and record every single juicy (at least in my mind) detail about the day. Reading over some of these page long monologues, they usually began with “Dear Diary…” and contained the stereotypical […]
Apr 5, 2012
My friend Ron recently wrote an article for http://triathlonsprinttraining.net. I think he provides some good insights, having done many triathlons over several decades, including several mini, or sprint level, triathlons. Pay special attention to points 1 & 4: Looking back on my first mini triathlon (also known as a sprint triathlon) in 1983 I can […]
Apr 2, 2012
by Chris Hague This is the final entry in my “Conquering the Mercury” Series in which I have given my advice on how to properly dress for any temperature range. In this part, I will cover running. Extreme temperatures and meteorological conditions can sometimes leave runners sprinting to the treadmill. However, with the proper prep […]
Mar 19, 2012
by Chris Hague In the first part of this blog series, I discussed properly dressing for the swim, now on through T1 and onto the bike! Dressing for the bike is a bit trickier since rides during this time of year can start out in the cold and then heat up as the sun rises […]
Mar 8, 2012
There is nothing more unpleasant than being uncomfortable during a long ride, swim, or run. Even the slightest annoyance be it cold fingers, a nagging blister, or a growling stomach can zap all your motivation and ruin your workout. Since I am so lean (3% body fat) coupled with poor circulation, trying to train in […]
Feb 27, 2012
When working on drills, don’t be afraid to use fins! Some of the drills out there, including the ones I recommend, are very difficult. If you can properly execute the drill using fins, but sink or flounder without them, it’s much better to put the fins on then to skip the drill. Eventually, with enough […]
Feb 21, 2012
On this podcast, I interview personal trainer and cross fit triathlete Caleb Whitfield. We discuss how he transitioned from CrossFit to triathlon, how much technique work he does in the pool, an overview of the paleo diet that he follows, and more! References: Video on CrossFit: Email me with your comments: kevin at triswimcoach.com Please […]
Feb 20, 2012
by Chris Hague T.S. Elliot was full of shit; February is by far the cruelest month. At least in April, it is warm and sunny, but in February, for most of the U.S., the days are short, cold, wet, and dark, all of which makes training a little bit more exhausting. It is definitely harder […]
Feb 7, 2012
by Chris Hague Back when I started racing cross country back in 2003, training seemed immensely complex. My coach would create these elaborate logarithms to calculate our exact LT, AT, Zone 1A through Zone 5B, pace charts, heart rate predictions, and our specific daily caloric needs depending on the type of training and Moreover, he […]
Feb 1, 2012
by Chris Hague Unlike other sports like cycling, baseball, and track (at least the sprint events), triathlons, marathons, and swimming, for now, have escaped the taint of illicit, sports enhancing drugs. However, if we really look into these sports, illicit “drugs” run rampant. I doubt that any successful triathlete, distance runner, or swimmer has not […]
Jan 23, 2012
by Chris Hague This past week, Chrissie Wellington, one of the greatest triathletes if not athletes of all time, announced that she is taking a break from Ironman so that she can focus on other priorities in her life like her upcoming book and her work with charities. While Wellington thankfully is by no means […]
Jan 19, 2012
This is another article in the Tri-Ripped series by Ben Greenfield. I tend to sit a lot for work, and I know how important it is to work shoulders when I’m in the gym. But I learned some new, more efficient ways to get nice shoulders AND improve posture in this article! Read on if […]
Jan 16, 2012
How to put on a wetsuit for triathlon Transcript: Triathletes out there, this is part 2 of my series on how to put on a wet suit and today we are going to tackle the tougher challenge which is the long sleeve wetsuit. Now when do I wear a long sleeve? When do I wear […]
Jan 11, 2012
On this podcast, I interview triathlon, fitness, and nutrition expert Ben Greenfield on his new training system, “Tri-Ripped”, how to build muscle, escape the skinny-fat or fit-fat look, and get the body you want as a triathlete. References: To get Tri-Ripped with the bonuses mentioned on this podcast, just visit http://triswimcoach.com/ripped If you’re wanting to […]
Jan 10, 2012
This is another article from the series by Ben Greenfield and how to be fit, look fit, and compete in triathlon. Strength training plays an important role in triathlon training if you are trying to get faster. But often times, the programs out there do not take into consideration looking good while you are doing […]
Jan 9, 2012
Continuing on the series from Ben Greenfield on not only getting fit, but looking fit. I have a hellava time buying t-shirts that fit my right! Many of them make my arms look skinny. This is a great run down of how to get that attractive look and fill out your clothes- the right way! […]
Jan 8, 2012
by Chris Hague We are officially one week into 2012! Congratulations! Have you all been “good” and stuck to your resolutions? If you are like the people who showed up at my gym on January 1st to clog up all the exercise machines, dally around the pool, and chit chat in the weight room and […]
Jan 6, 2012
My friend Ben Greenfield has a system to help triathletes gain muscle the right way, which will help them to get “ripped”, without being bulky, get rid of the “skinny-fat” syndrome that plagues many of us, and even to slim down with the right weight training and diet. Here is an article he wrote on […]
Jan 1, 2012
by Chris Hague “He who breaks a resolution is a weakling; he who makes one is a fool. ~F.M. Knowles” I am going to be honest, I hate New Years. It is one of the more annoying holidays, ranking between Valentine’s day and national “Talk like a Pirate Day.” To me, New Years is extremely […]