Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

After a 3-week break from structure and giving my body the rest it needed from triathlon specific training, I am enjoying the transition to structured training. However, there will be no run-blocks in my training, no running races to train for and no extreme changes from "normal" tri training. I am a triathlete and swim-bike-run is my lifestyle. There's a lot of work to be done this off-season and base period in order to ensure that my body is strong enough to withstand the training and racing load that I choose to put on myself in 2014. This is the time to work on imbalances and weaknesses with the body and to also maintain balance so that I do not peak too early and so I reduce risk for injury and burnout. In the next week and a half, we will be launching our newest service which is a 5-week Transition Phase triathlon training plan. There will be more on this soon but Karel and I and our athletes will be following a very similar plan to address areas that can make f...

I believe that training and racing in an Ironman Triathlon is a gift. The more that I think about it, any time you challenge your body with an athletic goal, it is a very special thing. From 5K running to marathon running and any other sport that makes you happy. Your body is a gift that allows you to get stronger, faster and more skilled. Therefore, the opportunity that many of us have to use our body for sports is something that should not be taken for granted. So rather than making training and racing your life, it is important to recognize that training and racing is your lifestyle. A lifestyle that is given to you because you are healthy and well enough to train and race in your sport of choice. You can't out-train a poorly planned diet. If your body does not receive the necessary nutrients to stay in optimal health, there is no way that your body will perform and adapt during exercise like you desire. So rather than spending all of your energy, time and money on sport n...