Category Archives: Training Tip

“The Power of Deep Tissue Sports Massage: An Athlete/Masseur Perspective” by Guest Contributor, Laura Downey-Abbruzzese, M.Ed., CMT of Elite Sports Massage Therapy

By Guest Contributor, Training Tip

“There are many great benefits of deep tissue sports massage…especially when accompanied by other methodologies like assisted-resistive stretching & deep tissue work on a muscle & its opposing muscle.  Electrical Stimulation (or e-stim) is another modality that is less invasive, but quite helpful for working on damaged/torn tissue/muscle & for releasing extremely tight muscle tissue

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“Never Stop Trying” – A Kona Ironman World Championship Race Report by Liza Rachetto, Coach at Liza Coaching, LLC & Triathlete

By Guest Contributor, Training Tip

“NEVER STOP TRYING. A quest for the top of the podium.  If you know me, I am not the most talented athlete, but I will train hard & not give up.  I believe in my coach & the training program.  Even if I disagree with the volume of running the past few months, I managed

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“4 Ways to Relax Your Pelvic Floor” by Guest Contributor, Lynsey Wagner, Physical Therapist at Rock and Armor Physical Therapy & Sports Performance

By Coach Michelle, Guest Contributor, Training Tip

“Whether you’re an athlete or an everyday exerciser, often overlooked is the role that tight pelvic floor muscles play in creating pain or dysfunction.  As a physical therapist with additional training in pelvic floor rehabilitation, a passion of mine is working with patients on pelvic floor health. There are many reasons someone may seek pelvic

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“Breath Control…It’s All in Your Head” by Coach Michelle

By Coach Michelle, Training Tip

As an endurance coach, I spend a lot of time helping athletes with all kinds of skill sets.  We spend time improving techniques like running, swimming, cycling, weightlifting, mobility, positive thinking, & focusing.  But there’s one particular skill set that needs more attention than all the others…and it surprises athletes because it seems like it

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“Can’t Get to Sleep? Try a Sleep Prep Program.” by Coach Michelle

By Coach Michelle, Training Tip

Amazing Breakthrough! Scientists have discovered a revolutionary new treatment that makes you live longer.  It enhances your memory and makes you more creative.  It makes you look more attractive.  It keeps you slim and lowers food cravings.  It protects you from cancer and dementia.  It wards off colds and the flu.  It lowers your risk

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“Tips & Tricks for a Successful Race Experience” by Guest Contributor, Jette Kleis Jensen, Triathlete

By Coach Michelle, Guest Contributor, Training Tip

“I’ve been training & racing in triathlons since 2013.  Most recently I raced Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz.  Over the years I’ve learned that getting ready for a triathlon is so much more than just doing the swim, bike & run training.  There are lots of little things to prep for like… What to eat How

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“Strength Training for Distance Runners” by Guest Contributor, Tim Williams, Founder & Owner of Rock & Armor Physical Therapy

By Guest Contributor, Training Tip

“Working with endurance athletes is one of my passions.  And, as a former competitive distance runner, training runners is of special interest to me.  All runners who come to me have one goal:  ‘To get faster.’  (I have never met an athlete who wanted to get slower!)  This article will focus on several training pearls

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