Once we have descent freestyle form, introducing speed and strength is an important next step. Listen to find out how to do that effectively and what to expect as you get faster in the water.
Read MoreCreated with endurance athletes in mind. Coaches Amy and Liz have a combined thirty years of coaching and seven decades of competing in endurance sports. They cover topics relevant to athletes at various levels of participation: those training for a personal challenge to those competing for an age group placement or race qualification.
Where your gaze goes, your head and body follow. Find out in this quick episode where you should be looking when you run and why it matters!
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Ankle flexibility impacts our ability to point our toes. And, the ability to point our toes is critical to developing a powerful freestyle kick. Listen to find out why!
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Runners almost inevitably deal with injuries. In this cast, Amy covers the critical steps to take in the first 72 hours of an acute injury that does not require a trip to the emergency room.
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Amidst the endless kinds of goggles available today, there are now ones that display your pace in real time in the goggle lens. Are they worth the investment? It depends. Listen to find out if they are right for you.
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The big toe plays an exceptionally important role in our run gait. It helps control the foot and impacts how effectively our gluts produce the power that moves us forward. Listen to find out more about how this small joint carries a big load for running!
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The catch is a small but critical part of an effective freestyle pull. It’s also one of the most common places mistakes lurk. Find out what it is and why it matters in this latest episode.
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Athletes use pain meds for different reasons. Listen to find out the questions you should be asking and the risks associated with the use of pain medication during endurance training and racing. Plus somie alternatives to consider.
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Closing the gap between open water and pool swimming is something most all triathletes and open water swimmers aspire too. Listen to find out why those time gaps exist and how to close them!
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Magnesium helps athletes with healing and performance. Knowing the signs and symptoms of low magnesium can be helpful - though you should consult withe your health care provider before you start taking any supplement. Listen to find out more!
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A power meter can be a very effective way to improve your cycling - but that doesn’t mean they are for everyone. Listen to find out if this tool is for you and what you should consider when getting a power meter.
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The difference between clock intervals vs rest intervals in swimming can be the difference between plateauing and breaking through to your next level of swimming. Find out what these are and why the matter during this latest episode!
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Landing on the heel vs mid-foot is a topic of hot debate among runners but it's not actually the part of the run plant that matters. What matters is where our foot is landing in relation to our base of support (our pelvis). Listen to find out more!
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Amy talks about her experience at Liz's sports psychology clinic that she hosted for her athletes with an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. What's IFS? Listen to find out about this amazing method of therapy and how we can use to manage the many thoughts running through our head to help manage life and performance.
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Over time, workout clothes and shoes sometimes accumulate a stink needs a bit of extra help being removed. Find out how-to tips in this latest episode!
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Swimmer's shoulder is a painful issue many swimmers and triathletes deal with. It's can be a semi chronic issue for some and new research is showing a connection between shoulder pain and leg strength. Amy explains it all AND what we can do to fix - or even better - prevent shoulder pain in swimming.
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Preloading hydration in the days heading into a race is important but getting an IV Infusion isn't the best way to do that - listen to find out why and learn what IS the best way to preload!
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Liz explains what the "FTP" is on the bike and how to use it to improve training.
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