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Stubborn or Determined
Testing testing 1, 2, 3… Something to think about this weekend. Which are you? Me, a little of both. But a little stubbornness isn’t a bad thing. As long as you can be patient while figuring it out! For example: I’ve been working on my swim for a long time. This week I had a…
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Drink UP!
Summer temps have shown up all over the US….mileage is increasing and plain water, while important, is not going to cut it! Electrolytes are minerals that helps us stay hydrated and regulate the balance of our bodily fluids. When we sweat we lose electrolytes. If not managed, it can lead to dehydration, fatigue, cramping, nausea,…
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EMBRACING THE JOURNEY
Learning new things is hard. And when you are a beginner it’s all new. And when you try to keep current, whether in your profession or the things your are passionate able, it still seems new and confusing. Which is challenging when you don’t feel like a beginner. That’s where I have found myself the…
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FOOD AS FUEL
It’s a conversation I‘ve had several times. With my athletes. With potential clients. With participants in my classes. All usually looking to maybe loose a little weight, but more likely looking to “tone up” or “look more defined”. They are usually already doing strength work. So we talk about the kind of strength training they…
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EARLY SEASON CYCLING
After a long winter of indoor training, it’s important to re-familiarize ourselves with some basic bike handling skills when hitting the open road. It’s important to have strong bike handling skills to navigate the roads safely and efficiently. Here are my TOP 4 BIKE HANDLING SKILLS for triathletes and cyclists to practice when they start…
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RUNNING SLOW TO RUN FAST
Yes…I know. I’ve missed you too! After taking some time off from blogging, I decided it was time to bring it back! A question I often get asked by new runners is how to get faster. So here is the deal. In order to get faster, you need to be willing to do two things…
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FILLING THE SPACES BETWEEN RACES
I don’t like it…but there is a downside to endurance racing and pushing your limits. You can only do so many in one year. These big races…the couple that are the most important in our race calendar are referred to as A RACES. So, for example, I have 3 A RACES this year. June Patriot…
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SUMMER RUNNING: STAYING ON TRACK
It seems like the entire country is in the middle of a major meltdown. Literally. The precited high for Ironman Coeur D’Alene this past weekend was 100 degrees, And here on the East Coast, it has been MUGGY! Let’s review Kopcha’s Top 5 Ways of Managing the Summer Heat! 1. Train Early in the Day.…
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