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Outside Is Scary: Adventures in Not Dying on a Bike After Winter

There’s just something about getting outside on the bike—the wind, the freedom, the feel of the road under your wheels. No screen, no ERG mode, just you and the ride. Sure, indoor training has its place, but real strength, skill, and confidence? That’s built outside. Corners, descents, wind, traffic—it’s all part of becoming a smarter, more capable athlete. Don’t just ride - train and improve!

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Running and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Run Club Advice

Running clubs are awesome for community and motivation—but let’s be real, they’re also breeding grounds for bad advice. From “every run should be hard” to “only marathoners need long runs,” there’s a lot of myth mixed in with the miles. If you're tired of feeling stuck, it’s time to ditch the noise and train smarter. Here are the 5 worst pieces of running advice overheard at run clubs—and what you should be doing instead.

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Cycling and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Misconceptions

THE 5 MOST COMMON CYCLING TRAINING MISCONCEPTIONS aka Why Your Group Ride Isn’t Actually Making You Faster

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Triathlon and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Advice.

Let’s debunk some of the most common misconceptions I hear

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Time Trial Tuesday : The Super Secret Trick to Endurance Training

Want to know the biggest secret to becoming a better endurance athlete? Consistency. Yep, that’s it. Period. Full stop. It is not the...

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Mastering the Metrics of Endurance Training

Learn how to balance heart rate, power, pace, and perceived effort (RPE) for smarter endurance training.

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Conquer Winter Running: Tips to Train for Your Spring Race

Discover essential winter running tips for triathletes and endurance athletes! From layering and hydration to safety and gear.

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Time Trial Tuesday: Why Small Wins Are the Secret Sauce in Triathlon (and How to Avoid the Big "Crash & Burn")

Discover why small, consistent wins are the key to long-term triathlon success. Learn how steady progress beats burnout and injury .

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Forget Resolutions: Real Triathlon Progress Comes from Goals that Actually Work

Effective triathlon training requires more than just setting high-reaching outcome goals; it needs a plan and process.

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Why There is No Off-Season

If you want to keep improving as an athlete, you need to shift your mindset away from the off season and embrace the non-competitive season

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Are You Afraid of the Dark? : Tips for running (safely) in the dark.

Running in the dark can be amazing and valuable , but safety is key. Here are some quick tips to make it safe and fun.

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I Truly Hope You Fail!

As athletes, we need to embrace failure, not fear it. It’s uncomfortable, but it’s where real progress happens

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Unlock Your Potential: How a Growth Mindset Transforms Performance

For athletes, particularly in endurance sports, cultivating a growth mindset can be a game-changer.

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Time Trial Tuesday: Bike Maintenance 101

The very basics of bike maintenance are not hard. It is simple stuff you can do with minimal tools to ensure you are ready to ride fast.

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Time Trial Tuesday: The Context of Inspiration - Kristen Faulkner

Discover the true journey behind Olympic success with Kristen Faulkner's story—an inspiring reminder that greatness comes from

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Time Trial Tuesday - Are You Better Than An Olympian?

Is an IRONMAN a greater accomplishment than a fast Sprint Triathlon? Or, is a marathon runner a better athlete than a 5k runner? You decide

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The Art of Labeling Sensations: Filtering Out the Noise for Your Best Performance

Understanding how to discern and appropriately label the sensations from racing is crucial for any athlete aiming to achieve their best.

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Time Trial Tuesday - Stoicism for Athletes

Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that teaches resilience, mental fortitude, and focus on what can be controlled—key traits for any athlete.

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Time Trial Tuesday - The Holistic Side of Training

This topic has been on my mind a lot lately, and I think it's quite important. So let's see how much of it I can cover in 5 minutes!...

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Quality Triathlon Training

As a triathlon coach, I’ve seen athletes of all levels strive to achieve their best. One of the most common misconceptions is that more trai

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