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10 May 2013
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Triathlon Training Principle – Heart Rate Training

Triathlon Coach Heart Rate Training Zones

Heart rate training is an effective training methodology. It can explain to you how hard your heart is working relative to your body’s capacity for the activity you are doing. This is why understanding what heart rate means and how to use it is extremely beneficial. Whether this information is old or new to you, the charts and numbers associated with the data can be confusing for most, but an explanation of zones can help you better understand the concept. I would ask that you use the heart rate training zone chart for reference of this information.

After completing a benchmark test, take the heart rate number you received or calculated and input this into the Heart Rate Training Zone Chart found here to get your heart rate training zones.

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10 May 2013
Posted by in Swim

Instagram Question: Do Fins Really Help in Practice?

Instagram Question: Do Fins Really Help in Practice?

My short answer is yes, fins help. But there needs to be a lengthy discussion as to why.

Let’s begin by talking about the importance of kicking. In swimming, kicking only generates at most 10% of your forward movement, which doesn’t seem like much. However, inefficient kicking can attribute to dragging your body in the water, which can slow your speed. Also, kicking uses up oxygen. So for both reasons, you need to develop a strong and efficient kick. One of the best ways to do this is to use fins.

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5 May 2013
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Sample 3-Week Training Plan

Sample 3-week Ironman or Half-Ironman Training Plan

I finally had the time to put together a sample training plan to give those athletes who aren’t sure about the type of workouts or format in which I coach so I put together a sample 3-week training program. This program is geared towards the advanced athlete, but if you are a beginner there are plenty of workouts you can pick and chose from during the week and moving around workouts. This is a great example of the level of precise workouts and commitment of coaching you can expect to receive from TriGuy Multisport Coaching.

Click Here to download the Sample 3-Week Training Plan

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14 Apr 2013
Posted by in Nutrition

Slow Cooked Thai Chicken

Slow Cooked Thai Chicken

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 8-9 hours on Low or 3-4 hours on High

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pounds of Organic Chicken
  • 1 cup Hot Salsa
  • 1/4 cup Natural Almond or Peanut Butter
  • 2 Tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Organic Tamari Soy Sauce (Low Sodium)
  • 1 tsp Fresh Minced Ginger
  • 1/2 cup Peanuts (Chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
  • Optional: Cooked Brown Rice
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