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    How To Introduce Your Child To Triathlon(Post)

    by Coach Matt Russ for Triathlon Life MagazineCompared to traditional sports, triathlon is the new kid on the block. Participation in a youth event represents some new and perhaps unique challenges ...

    Coconut Oil in Review and Health Benefits(Post)

    I have been asked my opinion on coconut oils more than anything else in the recent past. I guess the population has gone cuckoo about coconuts. The only fact that stayed clear to me about coconut o ...

    Designing The Hybrid Training Plan for Multiple Races(Post)

    For USAT Performance Coaching NewsletterBy Coach Matt RussThe most difficult training plan to design is one that addresses multiple and diverse events in a single season. For example: an athlete may ...

    Is Your Child a Hot House Flower Athlete(Post)

    My 12 year old son's church league basketball team just got fairly trounced; although both teams missed way more shots than they made.  As his team exited the court I noticed one kid openly sobb ...

    How to Increase Comfort in the Aerobars for Triathlon(Post)

    The aerobar or aero position was not designed for comfort, is was designed to reduce drag which it does a great job of.  But it is by no means natural to the human body and many people have a ha ...

    How To Select The Right Bicycle Saddle for body type(Post)

    Bicycle seats come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and designs. Finding the right one is often a confusing process of trial and error for cyclists. However, a little education goes a long way, ...

    How To Turn A Swimmer into a Triathlete without injury(Post)

    Swimmers for the most part make great triathletes, and year round swim programs are a great place to shop for talent. Swimmers are outstanding athletes that develop excellent aerobic capacities; an ...

    Chicken Skips and Your Marathon Warm Up(Post)

    Before the start of the Salt Lake City Marathon, it hit me how geeky we runners are. As I sat in a field doing glorified yoga exercises to make sure my hip flexors were loose and ready to go, I wat ...

    CHICKEN SKIPS AND THE MARATHON WARM UP(Post)

    Before the start of the Salt Lake City Marathon in April, it hit me how geeky we runners are. As I sat in a field doing glorified yoga exercises to make sure my hip flexors were loose and ready to ...

    Multisport ​Strength, Speed, and Power Progression to Peak(Post)

    Proper race peaking requires that you be at your best fitness level of the season at precisely the same time as your goal race(s). This means exact timing and performing the right work outs at the ...

    How To Select Aerobars For Triathlon distance sprint to IM(Post)

    Aerobars vary widely in design, comfort, adjustability, weight and price. It is important to choose the right aerobar for the type of triathlon or time trial event and training you will be doing ...

    Bicycle Selection and Purchase for Triathletes(Post)

    Bikes range in price from as little as $800 to well over $5000, and vary greatly in design, materials, and performance. If you are new to triathlon, or even contemplating a triathlon, do you have to ...

    Travel Cycling, Taking Your Workout on the Road(Post)

    For many of my athletes, staying on top of their training while traveling is one of the biggest challenges they encounter. While running and even swimming can be performed relatively easily on the ...

    ​Don't Be A Girl When it Comes To Bike Maintenance(Post)

    By Matt Russ for USA Triathlon Multisport ZoneI am surrounded by hyper-intelligent women and I have no problem admitting freely that I rely heavily upon them. I figure if you encompass yourself with ...

    To Get Fast Get Fitted bike fitting and cycling speed(Post)

    by Matt Russ (more on bike fitting services at The Sport Factory)for Inside Triathlon magazineA competition grade bicycle is not cheap. Once fully outfitted you will have probably spent thousands of ...

    Get Acclimated to Go Aero, how get more out of your bike(Post)

    Cyclists that are brand new to triathlon or time trialing and the "aero" position often find it uncomfortable.  But with up to 60% of aerodynamic drag coming off the torso alone some initial di ...

    Designing A Multisport Pacing Strategy(Post)

    By Coach Matt RussAthletes often contemplate what the “right” or “correct” pace should be for a particular multisport distance. Designing and implementing a race pacing strategy can be challenging ...

    Bicycle Crank Arm Length, Gearing, and Metabolic Cost(Post)

    When a customer is considering a power meter or crank purchase one of the most common questions I am asked is which crank arm length or gear choice is "best."  This is usually followed by an "I ...

    Field Testing VS Clinical Testing for Endurance Athletes(Post)

    by Coach Matt Russ for Performance ConditioningThere are a great number of clinical and non-clinical tests and protocols that may be administered to or performed by a runner. Clinical testing offers ...

    Training Tech Curse and Blessing Can Drive You Nuts(Post)

    The landscape of training and coaching technology has changed pretty dramatically in the last two decades; as it has with all types of technologies. Just as our phones, computers, and televisions h ...