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For many triathletes, the end of the racing season brings a welcome opportunity to relax, recover, and step away from the demands of structured traini

By Coach Matt Russ for USA Triathlon Multisport Zone Athletes commonly wonder whether participating in one sport or activity can improve performance i

For many endurance athletes, fall and winter mark the end of the racing season. After months of demanding workouts, high-intensity training, and comp

The Wrench Does Not Fix the Machine: Why an Experienced Bike Fitter Matters More Than Technology By Coach Matt Russ Bicycle fitting technology has ad

By Coach Matt Russ Knee pain is one of the most common problems I encounter during a professional bike fit. While there are many possible causes, one

The act of running although natural may be very hard on ones body.  It involves highly compressive forces many times your body weight unlike othe

Pain is a necessary part of competition.  But when an athlete sustains an injury, the body produces pain as a way to get the athlete to stop

No swimmer works hard, swimming lap after lap, just to get injured. But that may be the cause of swimmer's shoulder. Lap after lap, done with the wro