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We cover a lot of different topics on this site - this article index gives you a pretty good idea of the subjects we cover.

The following is a sampling of some of the many useful and informative articles located in the Member area of this site. Members receive full access to these articles and much more!

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David Thompson's Power File from Spinervals 34.0

Recently, Coach Troy and the Spinervals Video production crew traveled to Chanhassen MN to video tape three new workouts for the Spinervals competition series. Spinervals 34.0 and 35.0 featured elite local triathletes from the Gear West racing team, including top U.S. pro, David Thompson. READ ABOUT THE WORKOUT AND SEE DAVID'S POWER FILE.

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Coach Troy's Ride Power File, Sept 29, 2009

Training with a power meter is a great way to take the guess work out of 'how hard' or 'how much' you're doing on the bike. Simply put, a weight lifter wouldn't do the bench press without knowing exactly how much weight is on the bar and how many sets and reps they are aiming to complete... or workload in a given workout. In that same vein, a cyclist produces work in the measurable from of watts (power) when they ride a bike. . . . keep reading

Coach Troy's Stable of Road Bikes

Coach Troy is a bike geek. He's been riding for over 20 years, has owned two bike shops and has been working in the bicycle and fitness industry since the early 1990's. In this video clip taped in front of his house in Tucson AZ, Troy previews his current collection of road bikes. . . . keep reading

Endurance Tip Video from Coach Troy: Riding with your Knees Close to the Top Tube

Riding a bike is simple, right? All you need to do is turn the pedals in circles and off you go! This is true if you're just out riding for fun and recreation. If however, your goal is to ride faster and improve your performance, you'll need to focus on subtle aspects of proper pedaling technique. In this Endurance Tip Video from Coach Troy, he talks about the importance of keeping your knees close to your top tube. . . . keep reading

Coach Troy's Endurance Tips on Video!

Coach Troy talks about importance of adhering to the fundamentals of proper training. In this NEW feature from LifeTimeEndurance.com, Coach Troy Jacobson, Head Coach and National Director of Endurance Training at LIFE TIME FITNESS, offers short and insightful tips on everything related to endurance training and racing. No frills, honest and sometimes brutally 'to the point', this video series will give you the tools necessary to take your training to the next level. Check back frequently to hear it straight from the mouth of Coach Troy! . . . keep reading

My Aching Foot
by Mark Klion MD

Ever woken up, got out of bed and felt like you were 90 years old? Where did that pain in your heel and foot come from? Yesterday's workout was no different than before. You walked with your kids all day but that was easy. Maybe the new shoes that you bought last week did something. Don't despair you are not alone... . . . keep reading

CoachTroy.com Podcast: Interview with Champion Triathlete, Karen Smyers
Kevin Patrick - Endurance Planet

Karen Smyers is one of the most successful triathletes in the world. A winner of Ironman Hawaii, the ITU World Championships and recently inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of fame, Karen discusses aging and the endurance athlete. . . . keep reading

Spinervals 13.0 - Tough Love. 3 Hour Endurance Workout now available for DOWNLOAD and 24 HOUR RENTAL!

Now Available to Download! Building maximum endurance on the bike involves proper training, a great attitude, focus and tremendous patience. Spinervals 13.0 - Tough Love, a 3 hour endurance workout, offers the competitive cyclist, triathlete and long distance touring cyclist the perfect workout with which to build their endurance base for stronger and faster cycling. . . . keep reading

Coach Troy Podcast: An Interview with VP of Athletic Events at Life Time Fitness - Dave Campbell

Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM) is a leader in the fitness world with over 75 premium centers in 17 states. No stranger to the benefits of multisport and endurance related training and competition, Life Time Fitness is actively promoting endurance sports participation to its 1 Million members by offering a series of indoor triathlons, as well as the leading national triathlon series in key venues including New York City, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas. . . . keep reading

Dec. 2, 2008: RENOWNED ENDURANCE SPORTS COACH TROY JACOBSON JOINS LIFE TIME FITNESS AS DIRECTOR OF ENDURANCE SPORTS TRAINING

Jacobson To Continue Company's Commitment to Provide Trainer and Fitness Education for Life Time Fitness Members.In this role, Jacobson will develop and launch training programs for triathlon, running, cycling and swimming linked to the Company's athletic events and other key regional event. He will also design an in-club coaching program through comprehensive educational programs that emphasize consistency and quality assurance and will create online coaching and training for Life Time members and staff. In addition, Jacobson will spearhead the creation of the Company's Running, Cycling and Triathlon interest groups. . . . keep reading

Recovery - An Investment in Your Long Term Performance
by Randy Stueve

When most of us got started in triathlon, we focused our efforts on the three main pillars of the sport -- swimming, biking, and running. We'd add volume and intensity over time, and we realized an improvement in our fitness level. It was a simple recipe for success: time + effort = improved fitness. Of course, we also jumped to the conclusion that if increase the volume and intensity of our training, we'd see even bigger gains in fitness and speed. Go harder and longer more often, that's gotta be the path to success. Common logic, right? . . . keep reading

New York TIMES ARTICLE: June 1, 2008 - Triway to Hell
by Dimity McDowell

Because a triathlon requires a swim, a bike ride and a run, a staple of most training schedules is the dreaded "brick" workout: two or more disciplines back to back. The theory is that the brick familiarizes you with the feeling of running on legs whose freshness has long since expired. For most people, a brick is a run immediately following a ride, but really, what's the difference? Work is work is work. . . . keep reading

2008 Triathlon 101 Workshop - Maryland

Enjoy photos from our 2008 Tri 101 Workshop held in April in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Designed for the beginner and intermediate level multisport athlete, Coach Troy's Tri 101 Workshops offer participants a combination of lectures from various experts as well as training over the course of the program, typically a day or weekend. Always a fun and educational experience, hundreds of athletes have 'graduated' from the program since the coach first started conducting them in 1995. . . . keep reading

Think Outside the Protein Box for Recovery. Carbohydrate is the recovery nutrient.
ILANA KATZ MS, RD, LD

Different activities require different energy, or metabolic, requirements on muscles and as a result, muscles necessitate different nutritional components when they work for speed, power, and/or endurance. A burst of energy, or high power and speed, over a short period of time are called anaerobic activities, which are almost entirely reliant upon glycogen (muscle carbohydrates) and phosphocreatine (source of energy for muscular contraction). Resistance training presents an obstacle in terms of balancing the anaerobic system with the aerobic system. . . . keep reading

Race Day Nutrition
Ilana Katz MS, RD,LD

"I am racing tomorrow, what should I eat today for optimal performance?". It amazes me as sports nutritionist how many times I get asked this question. It may seem like there is a simple answer, however, race day nutrition does not start and end on race day. Athletes could get close to metabolizing 500 calories per hour during an intense race, yet the physical capacity for quick absorption to fuel this amount is limited, particularly when the body has not been trained to do so. Furthermore, the practicality of providing this amount "on the go" poses a challenge. In addition to a well balanced diet leading up to race day, some scientifically formulated recommendations and logical solutions to practicality offered here, could enable optimal performance. Race day nutrition can be mastered, just like the body can be trained to endure. . . . keep reading

Do-It-Yourself Physical Therapy DVD: BodyWorks MD DVD Featured in the Washington Post

The new series of Physical Therapy DVDs called BodyWorks MD, a collaboration between Manhattan Orthopedic Associates' Dr. Mark Klion and Coach Troy Jacobson, has already received national recognition with a recent article and review by The Washington Post.

The first in the series, The KNEE, has already helped hundreds of athletes and non-athletes alike come back to normal activity after injury. Two new titles focusing on the BACK and the SHOULDER will be made available in the second half of 2008. . . . keep reading

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Here's what our members are saying ...

I just completed IMFL for my 1st IM and wanted to send a note of thanks for your help via your IronFocus CD! The mantra of "Gut Check Time" kept ringing in my head as I ran that last 10k. All in all your CD was one of the primary reasons I was able to finish in the top 30% of both overall and my age group (M40-44). I figure that was pretty good for a "non-athlete" who ran (the whole thing, btw) his first marathon as the last leg of his first IM!! Again, thanks for the training tool...it made my first Iron-experience an absolute blast!!

Paul Schon - IM Finisher

Hey Coach: I can attest the brutal conditions at IM Wisconsin. I would like to thank you for helping me make it through. Recalling all of the Spinerval sessions of "Mental Toughness" and "Tough Love", along with listening to your Ironfocus CD, I was able to muster up the correct mental attitude to finish the race, and feel good about the results. Thanks again!

Randy Paar - Ironman Finisher

As a long-time runner and fitness enthusiast, but new to the world of cycling, I appreciated the attention and expertise provided at the recent Tucson Training Camp. Coach Troy was an incredible source of knowledge and motivation, giving newcomers to the sport as much attention as provided to the more experienced athletes. The camp was a fantastic learning and training experience, as well as being a great deal of fun. I came away with a renewed sense of training purpose and motivation, in addition to making a number of wonderful friendships. I look forward to attending again next year, and would encourage anyone interested in cycling or multi-sport to attend one of Coach Troy's camps!

Michelle Spina - New England - Triathlete

I just want to say that I have been a home video exerciser for about 20 years. YIKES!! I have all the series from t.v. & others you find only on line. I would just like to say out of everthing out there, there is nothing like Spinervals! They all Rock. Coach Troy is the best motivator out there. He should really be proud of himself! I feel like a triathlete myself every time I complete a Spinervals workout. Keep up the fantastic workouts. Thanks.

Maria
Butler, PA