Training Tips, Nutrition and Gear

How To Make Your Training Plan Stick

Recently I was talking with a writer from Runner’s World about finding more time to run. As we talked, the conversation evolved into planning more efficient workouts and building them into your weekly schedule, despite all of the activities fighting for your time.  The “just one more thing” syndrome can be deadly to a regular workout routine.... [Read more of this article]

Minimalist Guide to Tri Gear

The Minimalist Guide to your first sprint triathlon Congratulations!  You have decided to join the exciting world of triathlons and triathlon training.  This sport is both exciting and scary.  In addition to feeling overwhelmed, you might even be thinking if you can afford all of the tri gear that goes along with this crazy sport.  I’m here to... [Read more of this article]

Let’s Get Moving

When I moved from New York City to West Hartford over six years ago, I was thrilled to be out of Manhattan and living in a less urban environment. I was moving to a home on a lake where I envisioned rolling out of bed for a morning swim, grabbing my bike from the garage and donning my sneakers where I could immediately hit the road.  It was a triathlete’s... [Read more of this article]

Complete Strangers

Coach Lynne explaining how to navigate a transition area A coach asks her athletes a question and answers it herself. This season, Team Training New England ran a contest that encouraged our athletes to answer the question “Why I Tri?”  The prizes were  a brand new road bike, a triathlon suit and a new pair of running shoes (courtesy of national... [Read more of this article]

Mental Training for Multisport Athletes

Take a look around the lake before the start of a triathlon. You’ll see folks who are fidgeting with their bike, frantically rushing into transition to set up their gear. I once heard an exchange between an athlete and a supporter, “Remember this is the fun part of your life”.  That’s right, you want to be here. You paid the entry fee,... [Read more of this article]

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