Workout of the Week
Swim – Speed (Fast 50’s)
This is a swim session called Fast 50’s, designed to improve our specific swimming speed. Swim speed is a product of our stroke length and our arm turnover. If we want to increase speed, we need to increase our arm turnover while maintaining a maximum stroke length. This session helps us do this by promoting…
Read MoreImprove 70.3 Swim Speed
Here’s a swim session I typically performed weekly, especially when preparing for an upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 race. I liked it because it was very efficient; wasn’t overly fussy with complicated pyramids and sets; and it helped me reinforce what was most important to my triathlon swimming. Workout Objectives: The purpose of this workout is to…
Read MoreMy 2 Favorite Bricks
Running off the bike is difficult. All triathletes must learn to deal with its awkwardness and discomfort, which make triathlon running so different from pure road racing. The good news is that faster triathlon running is a learned skill. One of the best ways to shorten your learning curve is to commit to regularly scheduled…
Read MoreIncrease Threshold Speed
Even with limited training time, you can increase your cycling threshold speed with this efficient workout. While you can perform this session either indoors or out, I find that when I’m really pressed for time, indoors is best. I can be on and off the bike in just about 1 hour. Warm-up 10 min aerobic…
Read MoreTraining for Race Pace
Training for Race Pace When preparing for an important triathlon, it’s vital that your run training speeds are realistically calibrated to your target race pace. Dialing into the proper running pace can be tricky and sometimes frustrating. This article will help. When I was prepping for my major events, everything was based off my then-current…
Read MorePre-Ride Hip Mobility
In this short but useful video, leading physiotherapist, bike fitter and Sansego Tri Club Expert John Dennis describes 3 quick pre-ride moves that will improve hip mobility when cycling.
Read MoreSTC Kits Now in Zwift
Have you discovered the power, fun and convenience of Zwift to help take your cycling to the next level? If so, then we have exciting news: you can now ride your Zwift sessions wearing the new Sansego Tri Club cycling kit in-game! Here’s How to Get Your Kit As a member of the new…
Read MoreStronger is Faster
As we always say in the STC, triathlon is a strength-based sport. Quite often the first athlete across the finish line is the one who breaks down the least. The longer the race distance, the truer this is. In addition to being a Sansego coach with over 18 years of experience, I’m also an athlete…
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