Ask A Tri Coach
Performance Training Systems has recently launched AskATriCoach.com. We'll be publishing some of the Questions and Answers here in this column. If you have a question for a PTS coach please visit their site.
Shin Splints Stopping Me in my Tracks!
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Q: "I have been having shin splints. My doctor recommended that I take it slow and cut out the speed work. By warming up slowly and stretching, I'm finally able to run again in zones... Read
Max HR vs. LTHR
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Q: "I have a training friend who has seen a max HR in the range of 205, she is about 35. The good old rule of thumb would put her at about 220-35 = 185.... Read
Tri bike or Road bike???
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Q: "I recently signed up for Ironman Florida and I was wondering if I need to get a tri-bike? Currently I have a Cannondale road bike that I've done a few Olympic tris as well... Read
Training for Triathlons and Bike Racing?
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Q: "This year I'm planning to race several triathlons (with one Olympic-distance A race) as well as several road races and criteriums (with a weekend crit series as my other A race). I am setting... Read
How to manage a clean swim start?
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Q: "Is there a specific technique for the start of the swim wave? I am getting caught up in the wave and it is taking me 300 to 400 meters to battle through the crowd... Read
Losing speed in the heat???
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Q: "My question is, I used to run in the 7 minute range and now I'm in the 8.5 range, even worst I can't seem to train at a pace better than 9 to 10... Read
Marathon Training and Getting Sick...
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Q: "I am training for Chicago and have recently gotten sick. I am not out for the count, but my motivation is gone and I feel really sluggish. I am drinking fluids, taking multivitamins,... Read
IM Marathon: Running on Empty...
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Q: "I completed my first IM distance race last week and found myself completely out of gas on the 15th mile of the marathon, I was also experiencing leg cramps. How many calories do you... Read
Determining Power Zones for IM Training
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Q: "How does HR zones translate over to power zones using a powermeter? I'm training for IM distance and am looking for a testing time/distance to set a baseline for power and then put that... Read
Dealing with Piriformis + Hamstring Tightness
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Q: "I just did my first triathlon, a sprint. I am basically a first-time athlete and I'm in my early 50's. My question is how to deal with recurring pain and tightness in my left... Read
Dealing with Cramps on the Run
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Q: "I have been having a lot of problems with leg cramps, particulary during the run, but sometimes during the bike. I tried different things and some have worked to ceratin extent. (like take electrolytes... Read
