My First OLY – self-coached

6 February 2023 sandspirations 0

Angie Barnes bought an off-the-shelf plan from my Training Peaks store and programmed it to race day. This is how it went. So, how did I get to this day?—the RAK Olympic distance triathlon.  Months ago, when we made the decision that I would quit my teaching job in order […]

Triathlete Talk: Thank The Plank

28 December 2017 sandspirations 0

In a previous article, I spoke about the importance of strength training to prevent injury.  Let’s look at how developing a strong upper body (core) can help you to be a stronger swimmer and have better posture in the water. During the last decade or so, the importance of having […]