It is our mission to educate and inform athletes of all levels with various bits of information to help them achieve their athletic and personal fitness goals. Here you'll find a complete library of training tips, advice and other tidbits from Coach Troy. You can find more on his YouTube Channel Page by clicking HERE. We hope you enjoy these videos and use them to enhance your training and racing experience for many years to come.
Learn more about Coach Troy's complete line of training DVD's by clicking HERE, and about his personal coaching services and training camps.
Ironman Arizona 2011 Catching Up With Coach Troy Jacobson
Watch this short interview with Coach Troy at Ironman Arizona 2011. (more tips and videos below)
More Video Training Tips:
Life Time Chicago Triathlon Interview
With Coach Troy Jacobson
Watch this short interview with Coach Troy on ABC Chicago Channel 7 during the 2011 Life Time Chicago Triathlon. Click here to watch the video tip.
Ironman Distance Training Tip - Week 5 | Brick Workouts
By Coach Troy Jacobson
In this short video clip, coach Troy dives into the brick workout concept and offers some training ideas and strategies for those athletes preparing for Ironman or other long course triathlons. Click here to watch the video tip.
Ironman Swim Start and Strategy Tips
By Coach Troy Jacobson
In this short "how to" video, Coach Troy Jacobson, the official coach of IRONMAN, discusses the nature of the mass swim start, proper positioning and pacing strategies while on the big island in Kona. Click here to watch the video tip.
Threshold Training Ideas
By Coach Troy Jacobson
A key workout for the competitive cyclist and triathlete, the threshold session is simple to execute and promises to take your sustainable cycling speeds to a higher level. Click here to watch the video tip.
2011 Ford Explorer: More cargo space is at your fingertips
By Explorer
Want more cargo space? Just push the button and the seats fold down flat for all your cargo. Troy Jacobson demonstrates Click here to watch the video tip.
Power Sprints for Faster Cycling
By Coach Troy Jacobson
Technique Advice - Cresting a Hill on the Bike
By Coach Troy Jacobson
Cresting a hill properly to maintain speed is an essential skill all competitive cyclists must develop. Watch this short video as Coach Troy discusses and demonstrates proper hill cresting technique. Click here to watch the video tip.
Build Strength and Power on the bike with Hill Repeat
By Coach Troy Jacobson
Hill repeat workouts on the bike build pedaling skills, leg strength and power. In this video tip, Coach Troy explains how to do a hill repeat workout and gives an example of one you can incorporate into your training routine. Click here to watch the video tip.
The Benefits of the Weekly Long Run
By Coach Troy Jacobson
View this short video as Coach Troy discusses the benefits, and potential drawbacks, of the weekly long run for experienced athletes. Click here to watch the video tip.
Triathlon Race Warm-Up Strategies
By Coach Troy Jacobson
Warming up properly is an essential part of having a good race. In this short video, Coach Troy talks about warming up pre-race and offers some basic techniques. Click here to watch the video tip.
Build Endurance with Double Run Workouts
By Coach Troy Jacobson
Coach Troy talks about the advanced training technique of double run workouts on select days of the week and how they can help boost your running fitness. Click here to watch the video tip.
Benefits of the 'Brick' Workout for Triathletes
By Coach Troy Jacobson
Coach Troy Jacobson discusses the benefits of the 'brick' or 'transition' workout for multisport athletes and offers a few examples of super effective bricks to incorporate into your weekly training routine. Click here to watch the video tip.
Strength Training to Take You to the Next Level
By Coach Troy Jacobson
Coach Troy discusses the need for upper body strength and demonstrates a short and effective workout routine. Click here to watch the video tip.
Training for Cycling While Traveling
By Coach Troy Jacobson
Coach Troy gives examples for business travelers who wish to maintain their cycling fitness when on the road. Click here to watch the video tip.
Treadmill Training
By Coach Troy Jacobson
Coach Troy explains the primary benefits of running on the treadmill for competitive runners. Learn more about his complete line of Runervals Treadmill Training DVDs HERE. Click here to watch the video tip.
In this short video videotaped in 2006, Coach Troy goes over proper freestyle swim technique and drills with top swim coach, David Amato. Click here to watch the video tip.
Stretching Techniques for Runners
By Coach Troy Jacobson
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