Category Archives: Training Tip

“The BEST Change I Made in 2022” by Coach Michelle

Happy New Year!!  Here’s to the BEST change I made in 2022! The start of a new year finds many folks setting goals, making resolutions & thinking about things they’d like to change.  Maybe this is you too??  It really is a good thing to evaluate where your current trajectory will put you in the

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“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

“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

“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

“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

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

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

“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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