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, …
I raced my first IM 70.3 event of 2016 at IM 70.3 Augusta in Georgia last weekend. Like a pop quiz, going to IM 70.3 Augusta could result in four outcomes that answer the question: Where is my fitness/rehabilitation at right now? They included: a) A small miracle has happened and I get a podium finish my first race back. b) I …
Promoting Broken Ankle Healing Using the RICE and MEAT Therapy Protocols RICE is an acronym for REST, ICE, COMPRESSION and ELEVATION. This mnemonic dates back to the 1970s when a doctor came up with this prescription for healing that became the standard protocol to treat acute injuries. RICE is an acronym for REST, ICE, COMPRESSION and ELEVATION and MEAT is an acronym for MOVEMENT, EXERCISE, …
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My two week update after a broken ankle Unfortunately, I crashed my bike and broke my ankle a bit over two weeks ago. My primary objective for 2016 is to win a full Ironman; a goal I will maintain this season. I am really fortunate to have Dr. Brent Weatherhead as my orthopedic surgeon. He is an amazing …
I wrote this article for www.triathlonmagazine.ca ‘Shoulder prehabilitation’ means strengthening the shoulder’s resistance to injury – thus PRE-rehabilitation. These shoulder strength exercises prepare the shoulder muscles that are the most vulnerable to injury from everyday swimming repetitive movement. Strengthening these muscles improves your posture and body alignment. For swimmers, and triathletes by extension, the most common injuries occur …
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A Video To Demonstrate a Pre Training Core Activation Routine This video will show you the exercises that I use to activate and prepare my core muscles for training. Without adequate warmup and activation of the core, your biomechanics will not be optimized in training. This routine does not take a lot of time so …
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Restart Your Training After a Winter Break After the last race of the season, many athletes enjoy a training break. For anywhere from four to eight weeks, athletes might incorporate complete rest with cross training or unstructured triathlon training. It is a good idea to take a real break from the sport and allow your …
Competing at Ironman Arizona in my second attempt racing a full distance Ironman My second attempt racing a full distance Ironman distance was at Ironman Arizona. I had the privilege of having my ass handed to me by Meredith Kessler after I finished in 9:14, a time that might have been respectable 5 years ago but …
Visiting San Jose del Cabo for the first time at the 2015 IM 70.3 Los Cabos I’ve never visited San Jose del Cabo so the idea of racing IM 70.3 Los Cabos event was appealing- if only to tick a travel box while doing my job as a pro athlete. Many aspects of this race were …
I won an Ironman 70.3 triathlon event for the first time! This past weekend I put together a great swim, a solid ride and a steady run to take first place in a field of past World Champions and all around badasses at my fifth half Ironman start ever. It was a pretty awesome and …
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