For those of us living in the Northeast, it is not secret that through the winter whether training to run a marathon, triathlon, Ironman, etc. we have to deal with the bitter cold, crazy windchill, frigid rain and tons of snow. Therefore, we may face a dilemma between choosing spending long hours in a the dreaded treadmill […]
By Coach Jana I can safely say that I wouldn’t be the cyclist I am today without a power meter. Power meter is a single one piece of equipment that you can see indoors AND outdoors that will change your cycling forever IF USED PROPERLY. My first experience with power was after I was in […]
Anyone training for a Triathlon has experienced the following scenarios: A) You have particular session in your training plan, say a long bike ride or a moderate paced run and as soon as you begin the session, your body feels “OFF” and lethargic. Your legs feel like lead and your perceived exertion level is through […]
By Coach Jana You want to ride your bike, but winter is fast approaching. The snow will be here before you know it, and day light is hard to find. You can either bundle up and head out the door to battle the elements OR you can invest in a bike trainer, and enjoy riding […]
by Coach Jorge It’s been 2 weeks since E3 Coach and elite AGer Jana Richtrova and myself arrived to the Big Island of Kona, HI for her final preparation of for the Ironman World Champion. This after her successful performance last year which led for her to want to come back again this year. However, racing in the heat […]
2016 Triathlon Season recap & Ironman Vineman Race Analysis – Kristin Lawhorn At the 2016 Ironman Vineman (triathlon), athlete Kristin Lawhorn placed 3rd place in the 30-34 age group, ( 3rd fastest run split for all amateur females), with a total time of 10:34:09 hr. This was Kristin’s 3rd Ironman under my guidance; her 1st was […]
Congratulations to all our athletes and friends who continued their successful triathlon seasons with great results during August! At the Timberman 70.3 Bash Zaganjori continued his great season with a new course personal best with a great 4:35hr finishing time Jana Richtrova had a tough day; however, in spite of it she posted a great […]
By Coach Jana I know, I know – you are all waiting for my Timberman 70.3 race report, but since I have been slacking severely when it comes to blogging you have to read through one more race report, and the lead up to it since it was only 5 short weeks post IM Texas. […]
Racing Weekend Recap Podium domination at the @sun_multisport #patriothalf distance today! 1st Jana Richtrova and 3rd female overall Kristin Lawhorn, 1st female 30-34 (big PR), 1st 30-34 male Bashkim Zaganjori (big PR) and 3rd 35-39 female (on her 1st half!) Kara Newman AND, of course, big congrats to Aimee Sundberg on her 8th Aquabike, Brian Kearney 9th AG, Lindsey Tunak 12th AG, Lia Morelli, John Kuhns Kate Williams (and […]
With the off-season here, there is usually a growing phenomenon that comes with it – we are talking about challenges! This means that athletes in their desire to remain motivated, to try new things or to address areas of their fitness toolbox that may have been neglected during the training season, enlist themselves and recruit a bunch of their friends in a ‘challenge’. But, are they good for you?
