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CoachTroy.com Podcast Show: Interview with top Pro Triathlete, TJ Tollakson
A man of considerable natural athletic talent, drive and focus, pro triathlete TJ Tollakson is quickly reaching the pinnacle of the sport. A former bodybuilder, 27 yr. old Tollakson discovered triathlon in 2001 and quickly reached National class status, winning the USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals in 2004. An engineer by trade, TJ took a leave of absence to pursue his passion for triathlon and turn pro. . . . keep reading
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Age and Treachery Can Defeat Youth and Enthusiasm
By Bobbie Williams
If you have reached 30 years of age you have already begun losing muscle mass. If you are over 40 you have begun to lose bone mass as well. Scary thought isn't it? It is such a sneaky process…you hardly notice it. But don't lose heart. There is a lot you can do to prolong your athletic career. How would you like to stop the slide? If you are already seeing the effects of aging it's possible to slow this trend. And in some cases it's even possible to actually reverse losses. . . . keep reading
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Swimming Stroke Drills - Part I
by Bobbie Williams
A lot of triathletes neglect doing stroke drills because they consider drills boring or not an efficient use of their time. Some triathletes don't do drills because they don't understand what they are doing, or the purpose of the drill. However elite swimmers spend a large percentage of their training time practicing correct technique. Developing a good technique can do more for your swim split than churning out thousands of yards practicing an ineffective swim stroke . . . keep reading
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Increase Your 5k Performance through Proper Nutrition
ILANA KATZ MS, RD, LD
For many, the phrase "increase your performance for a 5k" conjures images of supplements and ergogenic aids. An ergogenic aid is something that claims to enhance energy and performance. Wise athletes treat food as fuel. Like fuel for a car, energy for an aerobic, intense event, such as a 5k, has an optimal blend. Carbohydrate and fats are the optimal energy for high intensity aerobic exercise. Typically, an athlete should have enough fat stored to get through a 5k race without having to "eat" more fat; carbohydrates thus becomes the focus for this event. . . . keep reading
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The Hip Flexor - Critical for Performance
by Cherri Brightridge
As a Triathlon Academy Coach and functional training specialist, often while consulting with multisport athletes, we discuss factors in strength, power, flexibility, technique and skills that may enhance or limit athletes' performance in swim, bike and run. One subject that is often discussed is the Psoas (Hip Flexor.) Many endurance multisport athletes suffer from and may be prone to psoas dysfunction as a result of overuse, limited strength / power, reduced flexibility and compromised form and technique while handling hill climbing and other conditions faced during endurance biking and running. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, strengthening, . . . keep reading
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Quality Training Combats Deconditioning
by Troy Jacobson
Most age group triathletes juggle the demands of family and work with their multisport training and racing. Often times, 'life' gets in the way of your training and, upon careful review of your weekly training log, you realize that you committed less time to exercising than planned. Or even worse, you get injured and are forced to take time off over an extended period. . . . keep reading
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Mental Skill Strategy -- Chunking
by Troy Jacobson
Success in triathlon comes as a result of mastering one's physical and mental abilities. While most triathletes and their coaches work diligently on their training programs and preparing the body for competition, only the very best incorporate mental training strategies too. Mental training can occur in various ways but the research and anecdotal evidence clearly indicates that athletes who pay attention to 'training the mind' enjoy improved results across the board. . . . keep reading
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High Performance & Nutritious Shake
by Ilana Katz, RD
Thanks to high tech, nutritious and delicious protein supplements, an appropriate amount and quality of protein is easy and convenient to shake it up for great energy and healthy nutrition. Here are a couple of delicious protein shake recipes to enjoy and simultaneously resynthesize from daily activities with the optimal carbohydrate and protein mix incorporated. . . . keep reading
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Ashley Halsey
- Writer, Cyclist, Triathlete and Road Warrior
by Troy Jacobson
A Note from Coach Troy
I've been hosting training camps since 1995 and since that time, have had the good fortune of meeting hundreds of people from throughout the world from all walks of life. Young and old, fast and slow, rich and poor...everyone has a unique background and brings an interesting perspective to the table.
For a few years now, a guy named Ashley Halsey has attended a couple camps including our Tucson Training camp and our Lake Placid Camp. I still recall when he was pretty 'green' at the first camp he attended in Lake Placid but still rode with the fast group and zipped up the hills as if he had a motor. Since that time several years ago, he has gone on to develop quite an impressive multisport resume. Apparently, he has even learned to swim! :) . . . keep reading
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Nutrition and the Immune System
Ilana Katz MS, RD, LD
It is still winter and therefore the dreaded cold and flu season still looms. The human body has innate mechanisms that protect against these microscopic invaders. The Thymus gland and its production of T-cells combat against bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances. The other component of immunity is a reserve of antioxidants, helping bolster the body's systems of defense against internal cell damage from free radicals. Free radicals are unstable byproducts of the body's cells use of oxygen to produce energy. The increase in free radicals generated during strenuous exercise may degrade the immune system. Because antioxidants are available in our food sources, they have become a nutrition icon particularly amongst athletes. . . . keep reading
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