Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

  Since December 5th, we have been extremely lucky with our weekend weather. We have been able to ride outside every Saturday morning for the past two months. Although a few of those rides were rather cold, drizzly and windy, the weather seemed to always be in our favor.  This past weekend was a different story. On Saturday morning, it was cold and rainy. Although the trainer is always available for a weather-controlled indoor ride, I craved a change in the routine. Maybe it was meant to be.  Instead of staring at the wall for a few hours, I decided to start my workout with 30 minutes of mobility and strength (with EC Fit On Demand) and then headed out in the light cold rain for a run on my favorite long run loop. Although I wasn't quiet sure how to dress, I found myself comfortable and happy running in the light cold rain. I listened to two triathlon podcast interviews during my run and found delight in dodging the puddles and feeling the wind in different directions as ...

Although your race season may look different in 2020, it's important to find ways to feel athletically challenged. Here are a few reasons why athletes still need to be put into "race like" scenarios: To look forward to a physical and mental challenge. To keep you motivated and dedicated (give yourself a reason to keep showing up to your workouts). To give training a purpose. To anticipate, plan and prepare for something (similar to a race). To feel the nerves, excitement and wonder of the unknown. To test yourself in uncomfortable scenarios (similar to race day). To feel pressure to show up and deliver the best version of yourself on that day. To challenge yourself. Perhaps to do something that you have never done before. To hold yourself accountable: Start what you will say you will do. Finish what you start. Although the Greenville Spinners Time Trial series always interested me, it was never well-timed with my triathlon races (or our group cam...