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Instructional Videos on www.CoachTroy.com
Attention Team Members! Discover proper form and technique on a wide
range of topics by watching these short and informative Instructional
Videos created by Coach Troy, his associates and others. The copyrighted
videos found in this section will educate you on a full spectrum of
topics ranging from proper exercise technique to changing a bike tire.
In addition to being a registered member of www.coachtroy.com, you'll need
QuickTime to view some of these movie files along with a hi-speed internet
connection and a browser such as MOZILLA FIREFOX or EXPLORER.
Check back often as this page will be updated frequently with more
useful information. And if you have any subjects you'd like to learn
'how to', email info@coachtroy.com with your suggestions!
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Endurance Tip Videocast with Coach Troy: Pacing
In this short Videocast, Endurance Tips with Coach Troy, the coach talks about the importance of pacing and especially the concept of not starting out too fast. The fact is that an overly ambitious start to any race, from a 5K to the 40K Time Trial on the bike, will result in a sub-standard performance overall. Start the race 'under control' and finish strong!
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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
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SLIDESHOW: Strategies for the Week Prior to your KEY RACE of the Season!
with Coach Troy Jacobson
You've trained long and hard for your KEY EVENT, investing tons of time and energy into getting ready for the BIG DAY! Believe it or not, the final week prior to your big race can 'make or break' your performance. Race logs are littered with stories of athletes being in the best shape of their lives, only to fall short and have a disappointing race performance. So how do you insure that race day will be your 'special day'? You follow certain strategies for success! In this 12 minute slideshow (Quicktime) by Coach Troy, he discusses several of these proven effective strategies that will help you achieve your personal best at your next Big Race! Enjoy and good luck! . . . keep reading
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SNOW ANGEL FITNESS SERIES: Video Clip Montage
Get Stronger and Leaner by using the Snow Angel Fitness Series featuring personal trainer and Ironman competitor, Dale Benedict! Part of the Troy Jacobson Training Videos Series collection, Snow Angel Fitness DVDs focus on functional training methods, helping people of all fitness levels realize gains in strength and coordination while toning and shaping their bodies. . . . keep reading
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Catching Up on Your Swimming
by Colleen Kelley and & Geoff Glaser
Some triathletes (you know who you are!) have a hard time getting to the pool, let alone keeping up with the latest advances in swim technique. The purpose of this article is to explain some of the exciting advances in the area of distance swimming.
Distance swimming (events such as the 800 m and 1500 m freestyle) has evolved in part due to the great success of Australian distance swimmers like Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett. . . . keep reading
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VIDEO: U.S. Marathon Trials Camp, Parts II, III & IV(Added 11/4)
Eat, train, nap, train, eat, sleep ... and do it all over again and again and again. That's the 'life of the elites' in endurance sports. Join U.S. Olympic marathon hopefuls as they document their Mammoth Lakes Training Camps in Parts II, III & IV. This is good stuff and gives you a real look 'behind the curtain' of how the elite runner lives. . . . keep reading
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VIDEO: Biomechanics of Running Form (Added 10/27)
This video clip was produced by Dr. Andre Albrect of Germany. It clearly describes proper running form and explains the importance of forefoot running, upper body alignment and leg kick. Only 8 minutes in duration, I highly recommend that you preview this video clip to better understand proper running technique. - Coach Troy . . . keep reading
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VIDEO: Alexander Popov Freestyle Swimming Technique (Added 10/24)
One of the best swimmers in the world when competing for Russia in the 1990's, including Olympic Gold Medals in the 50 and 100m freestyle, Alexander Popov displays exceptional freestyle swim technique in this video as his coach describes the various phases of his stroke. Triathletes...watch this and learn! . . . keep reading
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Knee Anatomy Lesson with Dr. Mark Klion and BodyWorksMD
BodyWorksMD offers athletes a new series of DVDS designed to help them return back to training and competition fast and effectively with physician guided physical therapy routines.
In this short video, Coach Troy has a conversation with Dr. Mark Klion, board certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of BodyWorksMD, about the knee. . . . keep reading
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Swim Technique Video with Coach Troy
Learn basic and fundamental freestyle swim stroke technique from Coach Troy and top Masters swim coach, David Amato. This video clip is from the SWIMERVALS? - Volume 1 Training DVD made with the Vasa Ergometer (www.vasatrainer.com), the state-of-the-art dryland swim bench. . . . keep reading
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Lake Placid Iron-Distance Triathlon Bike Preview with Coach Troy Jacobson
From Coach Troy's 'On the Road' Series, Vol. 2 - Lake Placid Training Ride, watch as the Coach discusses a smart race strategy and the particulars of how to attack one loop (56 miles) of the 112 mile course.
And to ride the course 'virtually' and enjoy the beauty of the Adirondack region, go to the catalog on this website and purchase the Lake Placid Training Ride today! This 2 hour 50 minute ride will take the boredom out of your next indoor ride. . . . keep reading
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Basic Bicycle Maintenance with Coach Troy and Kevin O'Connor
Join Coach Troy and head bike mechanic of Gear West Bike and Triathlon, Kevin O'Connor, for a 25 minute video segment where they'll discuss: Preparing your bike for safe riding, lubricating your drive train, properly adjusting gears for smooth shifting, the difference between tubular and clincher tires, how to mount a tire for safer riding. . . . keep reading
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UltraConditioning 3.0 - Exercise Technique Video
with Coach Troy
In this short video clip from UltraConditioning 3.0 - Ultra Full Body with Iron Girl, Coach Troy goes over proper technique for the exercises performed in this super effective workout DVD. This video was filmed on the rooftop of the Maryland Science Center overlooking the Baltimore Inner Harbor in summer, 2005. Visit our catalog to purchase this and other UltraConditioning workouts for the ultimate cross training session! . . . keep reading
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