Training

Carbohydrate Loading Protocol – Lake Placid Camp

Carbohydrate Loading Protocol – Lake Placid Camp

This is a great opportunity to test your final days of pre-race nutrition by following these carbohydrate-loading guidelines for our Lake Placid Training Camp. Carbohydrates play a crucial role in your race fueling and day-to-day training needs. Use this protocol prior to camp to know that it will work for you on race day! Have… Read more »

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Carbohydrate Loading Protocol – Ironman Arizona

Carbohydrate Loading Protocol – Ironman Arizona

Carbohydrate loading protocol for Ironman Arizona.  This is to be used as a starting point, but should be individualized to your specific needs.  If you’re looking to truly nail your race nutrition, book a race fueling test and let our coaches take the guesswork out of your fueling needs. Click here to learn more about… Read more »

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Making Sense of Metabolic Test Data

Making Sense of Metabolic Test Data

Let’s take a look at some of the components of metabolic/performance testing data: VO2max // The size of the engine  From swimming sprints to Ironman triathlon, the maximum aerobic capacity (VO2max) is an incredibly important performance metric that should be measured and understood. As often misunderstood, VO2max is not restricted by only raw physical talent,… Read more »

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Surviving the Overload

Surviving the Overload

How to deal with periods of training overload leading into a race   Whether you’re a professional triathlete training nearly 40 hours a week, or a busy age grouper trying to squeeze in 10 hours between your job and spending time with family, surviving a period of training overload is never easy. During a period… Read more »

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