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For most people taking a blood pressure reading is something that a doctor does. If you are older you may remember seeing a seat and cuff in a CVS or Walgreeens, it was a fun toy as a kid while waiting in line. These days taking a reading is easy to do at home. You … Read more
For nearly all 6U soccer coaches being a coach will be a new experience. With young players still getting into the game, and teams being led by parents and family members with limited or no coaching background, running useful drills can be difficult. There are ways to accelerate learning as a coach, including those we … Read more
After a long hunt trying to find a quality triathlon bike without spending $5000, online ads for the new A2 (pronounced A-squared) direct to consumer brand started showing up in my feed. Their primary bike is the SP, short for Speed Phreak, and was designed after the founder hit the same issue of too many … Read more
This article covers the experience of a mid (ok, late) thirties runner and dad who decided to take triathlon training seriously, and hired a coach. In it are discussed the process of finding a coach, developing and working through a training plan, setting goals, and ultimately racing. If you are considering hiring a coach, it … Read more
After a sobering conversation with a running coach we finally admitted that our flexibility was bad. This was obvious since sitting cross-legged on the floor has not been possible for years. In an effort to improve mobility and flexibility, with the end goal to improve athletic performance, our coach recommended we grab the two week … Read more
The sport of triathlon, and even more broadly cycling, is often associated with a more affluent crowd. In large part that is because the price of entry is relatively high. Not only that, there are real measurable benefits that can be gained from spending more on good gear. Sure, fitness and power can be trained, … Read more