[vc_row][vc_column][vc_posts_slider count=”3″ interval=”3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On December 16-17th, MelRad Racing is hosting a swim and run camp in Victoria, BC. You might be thinking: “Why the heck would I want to go train hard RIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS?” or “I’m not interested in training before Christmas.” Those are fair comments and I get that it is hard to do …
On December 16-17th, I am hosting a swim and run camp in Victoria, BC. You might be thinking: “Why the heck would I want to go train hard RIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS?” or “I’m not interested in training before Christmas.” Those are fair comments and I get that it is hard to do camps when racing …
ITU Long Course World Championship With the excitement of winning the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championship fueling my excitement to hit a start line again, I was pretty oblivious to some signs from my body leading up to (and in the days following) ITU Multisport Long Course World Championship. I managed to completely ignore that …
I won the 2017 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championship Elite title. I dedicate this to all of the ladies in my 40+ age-category and beyond. Your best races are not behind you -unless you are certain you have done everything possible to maximize your potential already. Not everyone sees the potential they have and takes …
Plyometrics for triathlon training Whether you race cross triathlon or Ironman, you should be using plyometrics for triathlon training. A beginner to advanced triathlon training program should include some plyometrics to improve form, economy, and durability, and a functional strength program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7xTJqbaMwY Plyometrics for triathlon training benefits include: Greater durability/injury resistance Eccentric overloading helps with …
I made the following video describing how to incorporate stretch cords into your swim routine. Many professional triathletes use swim cords as part of their warm up on race day. This is only one of three ways the cords are beneficial and I outline in the video below how to use swim cords for triathlon …
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Racing Triathlons in Australia Racing triathlons in Australia is so fun. This is my fifth visit to the country including two other occasions to race mountain bikes (a World Cup and the World Championships). On this trip, I raced the 2016 IM 70.3 West Sydney, which saw Annabel Luxford take a convincing win. The Race The event is …
Best Lap Swimming Pools in Austin I did a lot of lap swimming in Austin before the Ironman event in October 2016. After visiting a variety of pools in the city I’ve written a tourist guide for other swimmers and triathletes who find themselves in Austin wanting to know where to swim at the best lap swimming pools …
Racing the Ironman Austin 70.3 Duathlon I raced back to back race weekends of Ironman Miami and Ironman 70.3 Austin. Dense fog on the lake in the morning in Austin resulted in a 90 minute delay to the race followed by a swim cancellation. The race proceeded as a time trial duathlon of a 56 mile …
2016 Ironman Miami 70.3 I went to the 2016 Ironman Miami 70.3 cautiously optimistic and was satisfied by my result. I was sixth in a heavy field with a nearly pain-free run for 21 straight kilometers. For me, this is a huge breakthrough so I am absolutely stoked to know I can finally run the distance. Now, …
