Kevin WuMay 26 minNational Duathlon Championships, Irving TexasDuathlon Nationals Irving, Texas April 30, 2022 Race Report by Kevin Wu I did my first multi-race sport/duathlon this past weekend in...
Martin SpieringsFeb 143 min2022 Stanford Treeathlon Triathlon Race Preview and Tips This preview will focus on the Open Age Group (Classic) race. There are also Collegiate and Draft-Legal races going on that same day....
Martin SpieringsJan 92 minHow To Qualify For USA Triathlon Age Group National ChampionshipsFor many adult-onset or new to the sport triathletes, the words "National Championships" may be intimidating. Many athletes I've coached...
Martin SpieringsNov 19, 20212 minPlanning Your Triathlon Racing SeasonAt about this time of the year, we start thinking about how many, what and when you want to race. You don't need to plan out every race...
Martin SpieringsFeb 23, 20213 minEverything I Know About Beach RunningI feel somewhat qualified to speak on the subject of beach running seeing as one of the two triathlons I ever won overall was won on the...
Martin SpieringsFeb 11, 20211 minProduct Review: Born Tough Active WearEven in the summer in Santa Cruz you need a go-to sweat for cold morning racing and training. Born Tough (Elite Sports), an apparel...
Martin SpieringsNov 17, 20202 minKIND Energy Bar - Chocolate Chunk vs. Clif Bar - Chocolate ChipKIND Snacks is a company I’ve always admired so I was stoked they’d produced a product specifically for endurance athletes. I tried their...
Martin SpieringsOct 17, 20202 minTriathlon Goal Setting: Mapping Out Your SeasonThe New Year is all about setting goals, and runners and triathletes are planning where and how much they want to race. Not every race of...
Martin SpieringsMar 17, 20203 minTriathlon Goals When Events Are CancelledSo how do you set goals for yourself when races are cancelled?
Martin SpieringsJan 31, 20203 minWhat Is The Optimal Carbohydrate Concentration of Sports Drink?This question was reignited in me the other day when I was looking at the new Nuun Endurance formula that had begun popping up, which was...
Martin SpieringsNov 22, 20191 minQuick Tips for Santa Cruz Turkey Trot 10KTCM has a long tradition of excellence at the Santa Cruz Turkey Trot. It falls at a nice time of the off-season to get a baseline time...
Martin SpieringsOct 8, 20192 minProduct Review: Lock LacesElastic shoe laces are an essential piece of equipment for triathletes looking to have fast transitions. I recommend using them in...
Martin SpieringsSep 18, 20192 min5 Don'ts for the Santa Cruz TriathlonI've coached many of my athletes to success at the Santa Cruz Triathlon over the years and have finished 4th and 6th overall in this race...
Martin SpieringsAug 25, 20195 minHalf Ironman Race Nutrition for the Cheap TriathleteIf I’m going to be paying $400 to do a triathlon it better be open bar on the sports nutrition and be damned if I’m BYOing it.
Martin SpieringsAug 17, 20191 minHow To Win At Kids TriathlonsMost kids triathlons are held over pretty short distances and much of the total time of the event can be spent in transition if they...
Martin SpieringsJul 25, 20192 minTips For Racing Triathlons In The HeatIt’s scheduled to be a hot one at the Santa Rosa Half Ironman this weekend. Here are some tips for a hot race. Drinking I still think you...
Martin SpieringsJun 17, 20192 minGuide to French Triathlon Rules for Visiting TriathletesThere are some subtle differences in the rules for triathlons in France triathletes from other countries should be aware of.
Martin SpieringsMay 18, 20191 minWhat time should I show up to my triathlon?The exact time you should get to the race before the start varies widely of course. It depends on the logistics of the race (e.g. how far...
Martin SpieringsMay 9, 20192 minHow To Swim In A Straight LineNot swimming a straight line between the buoys can cost you time in a triathlon
Martin SpieringsMar 23, 20192 minHow to Pace A Half Marathon Using Only Your Thoughts and FeelingsRun the first 7 miles (12km) like it’s nothing. Of course, you’ll be keeping a good pace and not jogging along but it should not ‘hurt’....