I am a big fan of developing proper technique and reducing drag in your swim stroke before trying to increase the distance you swim (endurance) or the velocity you swim at (speed). As triathletes, we are are getting plenty of aerobic training on the bike and run. What limits the majority of triathlete swimmers is poor technique resulting in large amounts of drag that you must overcome. Good swimmers, those that have swam for a hefty part of their lives on swim teams, have developed great form and have little drag to fight in the water, resulting in a long smooth, powerful stroke that moves them at higher speeds. They are the lucky ones!
The rest of us “non-swimmers” have to constantly fight drag and worse yet, the faster you swim with bad form, the more drag increases and the harder you have to work!
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We have a fantastic new partner for 2011 in Denver Chiropractic Center and Dr. Glenn Hyman. First off ,Glenn is a great guy and a long-time “strength athlete” now turned XTERRA athlete! When getting into the sport of triathlon, Glenn went through the USAT Coaches Certification program so he could learn as much as possible about the sport not only to help him improve as an athlete, but more so as a doctor of chiropractic medicine. Over the years, Glenn has acquired very useful sport specific knowledge that he is able to put into his treatment protocols for endurance athletes. Always good to have an endurance athlete, treating endurance athletes! In addition to typical chiropractic treatments, Glenn also incorporates Active Release Techniques (ART) into his treatment regimens as a certified ART provider and part of the IRONMAN Provider Network.
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I’m totally amped about my new nutrition sponsor for 2011: First Endurance. I’ve always been impressed with their product line-up of cutting-edge drinks, shots, bars and supplements. They are geared 100% towards endurance athletes. First Endurance was started by two endurance athletes in 2002 and they made the end product the priority, rather than trying to hit certain price points or product categories. It’s all about making the BEST nutrition products for endurance training and racing…period. Everything is based on science and clinical studies for what we need as endurance athletes and all the extra junk is left out; NO hydrogenated oils, artificial anythings, added calories, unnecessary over-hyped ingredients! I can no rest assured I am getting exactly what I need, when I need it and nothing more. That is peace-of-mind that allows me to focus on training and not have to think about if what I’m consuming while training is right for me. The other really important thing about the entire FE product line-up is that it’s designed to all work together synergistically. Meaning everything works together to make you stronger, last longer and recover quicker.
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Found this one from VeloNews.com a few weeks back and found it useful for the time of year. I know I need to at least drink more during the winter months than I do. The cold weather makes it difficult to get the fluids in, but it definitely makes a big difference when you do. Good stuff to think about the next time you’re out on the road.
Q.Dear VeloNews Training Center,
I’m training for a stage race next summer (BC Bike Race) and really need to put in a lot of miles over the course of this winter. I’m concerned, however, about how cold weather affects my training and specifically my nutrition. For example, do I have higher caloric needs due to the weather? If so, how much? My typical temperature over the winter is between 30-50 degrees Fahrenheit. I’ve also read about the increased need for fluids — but I certainly sweat less, so I’m not sure how that works
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