Category: FTR Blog
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5 Tips for Faster Transitions – The Underrated Fourth Discipline
BY WILLIAM RITTER 5 tips to faster Transitions – The underrated 4th discipline of Triathlon. Ask just about any triathlon coach who tells their athletes they need to practice transitions, and they will likely tell you of the funny looks they get or times when they just get flatly ignored. Those funny looks would likely change…
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Pool Drills for a better transition to Open Water Swimming
By. Jayden Chapman, USAT Certified Coach For many triathletes the open water swim is the most daunting part of a race. There is no blue line to keep you on course, the water may be dark, and you know things live in it. If you don’t have access to open water during training, there are…
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Training Plans v. Coaching: Pros and Cons
BY WILLIAM RITTER Ready to take your training to the next level? Then it’s time to find a training plan or a coach. Here are the pros and cons of each, and why you need them to reach your goals. Are you excited to race? Like many others, you may be severely under-trained and under-motivated at…
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Important Drills to Improve Your Front Crawl Stroke
BY GINA RYMAL As seen in TrainingPeaks. Each phase of the front crawl stroke requires precise body mechanics to optimize speed and power. Here’s how you can nail them. Drills are designed to help build or focus on a particular segment of a swim stroke. That work is then transferred to swimming the full stroke.…
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3 Essential Tips to Simulate a Stronger Open Water Swimming in the Pool
Open Water Swimming (OWS) can be a challenge for beginner triathletes due to the dynamic conditions, such as not being able to see the bottom or even your hand in front of your face, or the wind causing an absurd amount of chop to swim through. So, it’s best to familiarize yourself with the conditions…
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Why Every Runner Needs Trails in their Training Plan
By: Gina Rymal BY GINA RYMAL As featured in TrainingPeaks. Trail running is a great way to mix up your training—and it comes with lots of long-term benefits for your running. When running trails or off-road, runners can add many benefits to their existing running program. Whether they are training for a road race, triathlon, or…
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Nutrition for Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury
By: Jayden Chapman, MS, RD, LD, METS I, USAT Triathlon Coach As seen on Performance RD. The basic principles of sports nutrition are certainly relevant to athletes with spinal cord injury, but the application of these principles can be different due to some of the physiological changes that happen following an injury. Spinal cord injury…
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What’s the Big Deal with Aerodynamics?
An aerodynamic position on the bike is a hallmark of triathlon racing. Here’s how to find the best setup for you.
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10 Tips to Get Mentally Tough
Mental toughness is the difference between good athletes and great ones. Here’s how to train your brain for success.
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Effective Strategies to Beat Summer Heat
Embracing heat training can give you some powerful adaptations. Here’s how to do it right. By. William Ritter As featured in TrainingPeaks. AUGUST 27, 2020 · BY WILLIAM RITTER In many summer Ironman and 70.3 triathlons, you’ll be riding your bike in the late morning and running in the early afternoon, when temperatures are at their highest.…
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Personalizing Your Hydration Plan
AUGUST 13, 2020 · BY WILLIAM RITTER Find out how to calculate your sweat rate, understand your sweat content, and plan your hydration for optimal performance. This article is as featured in TrainingPeaks These factors can also influence your sweat rate and will also be affected by how acclimatized you are—and even the clothing you are wearing.…
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How To Start Your Hydration Plan
JULY 30, 2020 · BY WILLIAM RITTER The key to a good hydration plan is to start off (and stay) hydrated. As seen on TrainingPeaks. The key to a good hydration plan is to start off (and stay) hydrated. The very first step of implementing your hydration plan is to start it off already hydrated. It…