November 22, 2024
Time matters in competitive swimming, and stroke counting plays an equally significant role. SWOLF swimming combines these two metrics—stroke count and time—to create a clear […]
November 21, 2024
The Houston racing scene beckons with exciting sprint triathlon opportunities for 2025. Are you ready to push your limits and achieve something extraordinary? Houston’s triathlon […]
November 20, 2024
November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024
A staggering 67% of triathletes get their lactate threshold testing wrong. This mistake can derail months of training progress. Many athletes come to our lab […]
November 18, 2024
How Sleep Apnea Impacts Ironman Triathlete Performance Elite athletes at their physical peak aren’t immune to sleep apnea. The condition affects up to 20% of […]
November 17, 2024
How Poor Swimming Technique Impacts Your Speed: A Comprehensive Guide Most swimmers think building more strength and endurance will make them faster. The reality? Even […]
November 16, 2024
Swimming might feel like your biggest challenge in triathlon training. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Many triathletes find swim training tough and get exhausted […]
November 15, 2024
Master Marathon Training: Monitor Adaptations with Lactate Testing A staggering 70% of marathon runners slam into the dreaded wall during their race. The surprising part? […]
November 13, 2024
Lactate Threshold Test: A Comprehensive Guide for Triathletes Time matters in triathlon performance. Each second can make the difference between achieving a personal best and […]
November 12, 2024
How Often Should Triathletes and Runners Get a Sports Massage? A: For optimal benefits, you should aim to receive a sports massage every 1 to […]
November 12, 2024
How to Optimize Your Ironman Race Nutrition: A Complete Guide The right nutrition can determine if you finish your Ironman race strong or hit the […]
November 11, 2024
Have you noticed your training performance drop after a bad night’s sleep? Sleep and athletic performance are vital elements that determine your success as an […]
November 9, 2024
November 5, 2024
Sleep Deprivation Sabotages Glycogen Replenishment: The Endurance Athlete’s Nightmare Endurance athletes know that glycogen is their lifeline. Stored in muscles and the liver, it’s the primary […]
October 29, 2024
October 25, 2024
Motor Units – What is it? The contraction of a muscle occurs when a nerve or multiple nerves stimulate a specific group of muscle fibers […]
October 22, 2024
The Ironman triathlon swim presents a formidable challenge for athletes, demanding both physical endurance and mental fortitude. As the first leg of this grueling event, […]
October 21, 2024
October 18, 2024
October 13, 2024
Introduction to triathlon training Triathlon, a demanding multisport event comprising swimming, cycling, and running, requires a comprehensive and strategic approach to training. As an aspiring […]
October 5, 2024
October 1, 2024
As an endurance athlete, you’ve likely encountered the phenomenon of cardiac drift during your training sessions or races. This physiological response refers to the gradual […]
September 23, 2024
Carbohydrate loading has become a game-changer for endurance athletes looking to maximize their performance. This nutritional strategy involves increasing carbohydrate intake in the days leading […]
September 16, 2024
Have you ever hit the wall during a long run or triathlon? That dreaded feeling of fatigue and sluggishness might be due to glycogen depletion. […]
September 11, 2024
August 13, 2024
In December, I had a check-up with my VA Orthopedic team to see how my leg was healing. The CT scan results weren’t good – […]
July 30, 2024
I returned to work just 2 months after my accident. What can I say? I truly love my job. On my first day back, I […]
July 16, 2024
July 1, 2024
I was now in the Shock Trauma Intensive Care Unit. The first week was a whirlwind of over 20 surgeries to piece me back together. […]