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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 […]
Dec 30, 2011
I’m planning on making 2012 an amazing year. Here are some of my plans: To reach more people and teach them about swimming & internet business. To travel to South East Asia in the spring. To climb Mt Whitney in the early summer. To get back into what I consider “swimming shape”- and do a […]
Dec 20, 2011
There are a variety of training plans and materials out there that attempt to guide you to train for a triathlon swim. However, a lot of them are vague and confusing, or just plain inadequate. “Swim for 30 minutes” isn’t really a good form of a swim workout, and neither is “Do 1800 meters”. When […]
Dec 18, 2011
Here is a podcast I did on a fundamental question for triathletes focusing on swimming for triathlon: Is swimming your favorite part of the race, or do you dread it? Please comment below!
Dec 16, 2011
by Chris Hague According to the news this morning, 91 million Americans are going to be traveling fifty miles or more this holiday season. While the holidays can be a time when our work schedules settle down leaving more time for training and family, travel can not only eliminate this extra time but complicates our […]
Dec 15, 2011
It is of course important to be familiar with your surroundings before you get out into the open water. Here are some differences of rivers, lakes and oceans to help prepare you: Rivers- The center of the river moves the fastest. Watch for eddies near the shore. Back eddies will flow the opposite direction of […]
Dec 14, 2011
Here’s a short video I did a couple weeks ago on swimming for triathlon tips. Transcript: Hey guys it’s Kevin here at Triswimcoach.com and I wanted to talk today about a question I had come up on podcast a few months ago where I had listeners send in questions and I answered them on the […]
Dec 8, 2011
by Chris Hague Getting me gifts is very easy but at the same time extremely challenging. Whenever someone asks me, “What would you like me to get you?” I usually, if not always, reply anything triathlon related. However, since my family are not triathletes nor are they familiar with the latest triathlon buzz, my reply […]
Nov 30, 2011
by Chris Hague I hope you all have awakened from the Thanksgiving food coma, survived the Black Friday stampedes, and are now ready to start getting serious about training again. Over the past week, you may have understandably eaten a bit too much (I definitely did this one), skipped a few workouts, and become “lazy” […]
Nov 22, 2011
by Chris Hague With Thanksgiving this Thursday, I figured it would be an appropriate time to address the next part of my “core” series, core nutrition. Now, I am not a nutritionist, nor do I play one on TV, however, I do know lot about it having experimented on myself, seen what has worked for […]
Nov 14, 2011
by Chris Hague Beyond the physical core, which I covered last week in part 1, a strong mental core is also essential to achieving your goals and having a successful season. Like the physical core, our mental core is not an individual muscle that can be pinpointed and trained with one exercise. Rather, it is […]
Nov 9, 2011
by Chris Hague Now that many of you are in the “offseason”—I use that term loosely because is there really an offseason from triathlon? Many of you do not want to look at another lane line, pull buoy, wetsuit, or speedo again for another good two to three months. After an intensive racing season that […]
Oct 31, 2011
by Chris Hague “We should not have a time schedule to attain the goal, for our attainment depends on how we progress in our practice based on our understanding and development of our [swimming and training] faculties. We must work diligently and mindfully toward the goal without setting any particular time schedule to reach it. […]
Oct 19, 2011
by James Adams In the world of triathlon it is almost a given that serious triathletes have a plan and/or strategy for the season. It’s natural for a triathlete to have the whole year written out in detail so that they can prepare, train and execute – making adjustments along the way if necessary. However, […]
Oct 7, 2011
On this podcast, I interview triathlon mindset and inner game and triathlon psychology expert Chris Janzen on one of the most important parts of the sport. References: To get the full interview including part 2, sign up for the Tri Swim Secrets 6-month Course at: http://www.triswimsecrets.com To find out more about Chris Janzen and his […]
Sep 5, 2011
On this podcast, I interview swim instructor/coach Ingrid Loos Miller about how to become a Fearless Swimmer. References: Sign up for the Tri Swim Secrets 6-month Course at: http://www.triswimsecrets.com Click here to order copy of Ingrid’s new book, Fearless Swimming For Triathletes Email me with your comments: kevin at triswimcoach.com Please comment on this podcast! […]
Aug 31, 2011
You may have heard about Tabata training in various exercise or training programs. It’s something that I think many triathletes should be incorporating into their swim workouts on a regular basis. So what are Tabatas and how can they be used in swim workouts? Tabata is an exercise program with extremely focused short burts using […]
Jul 18, 2011
On this podcast, I answer more listener questions on triathlon swimming from my latest blog post comments: equipment, stroke counting, going faster, and more! References: Sign up for the Tri Swim Secrets 6-month Course at: http://www.triswimsecrets.com Email me with your comments: kevin at triswimcoach.com Please comment on this podcast! For a transcript of this podcast, […]
Jul 8, 2011
On this podcast, I answer listener questions from my latest blog post comments: stroke technique, speed, cold water, total immersion, and more! References: Sign up for the Tri Swim Secrets 6-month Course Giveaway Contest at: http://www.triswimsecrets.com/giveaway.html Email me with your comments: kevin at triswimcoach.com Please comment on this podcast! Tri Swim Coach podcast comments: Click […]