Endurance Insights - Tips & Stories From Grit Endurance
Explore Triathlon Training Insights & Real Athlete Stories
The Importance of Strength & Mobility for Endurance Athletes
Coach JIm discusses 4 simple reasons why strength and mobility training should be part of any endurance athlete’s program.
How Endurance Sports Helped Me Transform My Health!
Grit Endurance athlete, Drew Peach, tells his story about how endurance sports and triathlon helped him achieve a remarkable health transformation over the past few years!
How to Utilize a VO2 Max & Metabolic Test to Improve Performance
Two weeks ago, I wrote a blog about VO2 max, what it means, and why you should train to improve it. With today’s article, I’m going to dive a bit deeper into how a VO2 max and metabolic test in a lab can help you understand your training zones and substrate utilization to help you improve performance. I’m not going to go back over any information from the last blog, so if you haven’t read that one, I’d recommend reading that blog first to give you better context.
An Equipment Overview for New Triathletes
If you are a new triathlete, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the gear and gadgets available, especially with numerous companies hyping all the latest and greatest on a regular basis. This article is meant to help simplify things for you so that you can focus on the items that will help you the most! Every piece of equipment is given a rating of “Required”, “Strongly Recommend” or “Nice to Have”. Focus on the items listed as “Required” and “Strongly Recommend” first, then move into considering the items that are “Nice to Have”.
What is VO2 Max Training?
VO2 max is a term that’s often tossed around, but what does it mean, and why should you care about it?
Improve Your Swimming with Stretch Cords!
Check out Coach Jason’s blog about how stretch cords can help improve your swimming!
How to Predict Your Run Race Times at Different Distances!
Check out Coach Jim’s blog about how to quickly calculate your estimated race finish time using ChatGPT!
Why Resolutions Often Fail - How to Set Goals that Stick!
As we head into a new year, check out Coach Jim’s blog about why resolutions often fail, and how to set goals that stick!
Why have an Annual Training Plan?
Check out Coach Jim’s blog about the benefits of having an Annual Training Plan!
Why Should You “Try” an Indoor Triathlon?
Check out Coach Jim’s blog about why you should give an indoor triathlon a “try” this winter!
The New Training Peaks Virtual App
Check out Coach Jim’s blog about Training Peaks Virtual!
Improve Your Running with Hill Work!
Check out Coach Jim’s blog about how you can improve your running by using hills!
Enhance Your Swim Training with FORM Goggles
Check out Coach Jim’s blog about how you can use FORM goggles to enhance your swimming!
Finding a New Excitement for Endurance Sports
Check out Maggie’s new blog about her journey from burnout and injury to finding a new vigor and love for endurance sports!
Iron Deficiency: Recognize the Signs and Mitigation Techniques
Check out Coach Brian's blog about how recognize the signs of low iron and strategies to help mitigate it!
From Triathlon Newbie to Ironwoman in Just 5-Months!
Check out Audrey's blog about her experience going from brand new to triathlon to completing an Ironman in just 5-months!
Embracing the Offseason: A Guide for Endurance Athletes
Check out Coach Whitney's blog about how to navigate through the offseason!
Wrapping up the past month of team races!
Check out Coach Jim’s summary of the past 4 weeks of team races!
Triathlon’s 4th Discipline - How to Become an Expert at Transitions
Check out Coach Jim’s 5 tips to become an expert at transitions!
9 Tips for Nailing your First Triathlon
Coach Jim provides some simple ways you can ensure you have a great first triathlon experience!