Training Tip Tuesday May/June 2021

Training tip #56 (June 22 2021)

The best tip I learned as a triathlete trying to become a better runner was one simple drill that changed my form and efficiency completely. I’d go to a track, take off my shoes and socks and run one lap barefoot. You land perfectly softly. Then you’re off your foot instantly. I’d put the shoes and socks back on and try to run with that same feel. It sounds simple but it was profound! 

- Mark Allen, 6 x Ironman world champion

Training tip #55 (June 08 2021)

Make sure to roll out your legs on a foam roller a few times a week and use either a golf ball or spikey ball on your feet. Getting a massage a few times a month and up to twice a week when training hard is a huge help. A good massage therapist can also help you identify potential injuries or areas you should be focusing on in the weight room.

- Matt Chrabot, Ironman Champion

Training tip #54 (May 25th 2021)

One of the best effort‐busting strategies is to count arm or leg turnover while in the hurt locker. Counting helps improve pain tolerance by taking up valuable bandwidth in your brain that would otherwise be used for wishing it was over and thinking about why you won’t be coming back.

- Lesley Paterson, XTERRA World Champion

Training tip #53 (May 11th 2021)

Start slow! Give yourself time to build up to some real training. If you have never run a 5K, you cannot get up off the couch and run one in an hour. Even if you are naturally athletic, you are still risking injuries and overtraining.

- Radka Kahlefeldt, Pro Triathlete