triathlon tips

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Sports Mental Performance with Seth Rose

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Sports Mental Performance with Seth Rose

On today’s podcast episode, we welcome Seth Rose of Transition Performance to the show! Seth is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) under the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and has consulting experience with diverse athletes and performers in sports such as baseball, softball, golf, pole vaulting, rugby, soccer, basketball, martial arts, endurance athletes (swimming, cycling, running, triathlon), and many more at both the club and intercollegiate levels. Seth is super passionate about his craft and is an endurance athlete himself.

I’m very grateful that we connected online and were able to set up this podcast episode. Our chat is packed with some great stories and practical tips to help you train and prepare for your next triathlon, or any athletic event in general. Be sure to check out Seth and give him a follow at all his social links below!

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Buying New Running Shoes: An Introduction

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Buying New Running Shoes: An Introduction

If you want to get into running, and/or continue running for many years without injury, it is imperative to find the right running shoe for you. There are numerous benefits to selecting the best running shoe for your specific gait and running style.

Buying new running shoes can seem daunting and stressful at first, but it definitely doesn't need to be. This episode breaks down the process into a few basic tips on how to look for the right running shoe for you!

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Triathlon Quick Tips: You don't need to buy a bike to compete in triathlon

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Triathlon Quick Tips: You don't need to buy a bike to compete in triathlon

Many people stay away from doing a triathlon because of a few common thoughts around bikes, such as: "I don't have a fancy bike" or "I don't want to buy a bike". Well I've got great news! It is NOT a necessity to have a fancy bike, or to buy a bike in order to do a triathlon. In my opinion, there are a few scenarios when you should and should not buy a new bike for your first triathlon race, or just triathlon in general.

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Triathlon Training - Swim:Bike:Run Ratios

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Triathlon Training - Swim:Bike:Run Ratios

How much training time should one spend on swimming vs. biking vs. running? This is a very common thought that every beginner triathlete experiences when first entering the sport. For those just starting out, I discuss why one shouldn't initially think in terms of swim/bike/run training ratios. Instead, focus more on training to one's weaknesses and building up overall fitness, which will get you primed and ready for that first triathlon and more.

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Triathlon Tips: Swimming Basics

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Triathlon Tips: Swimming Basics

Are you not a good swimmer? Want to get into triathlon but don't know how to start swim training? Maybe you don't even know how to swim? Took lessons ages ago and forgot how to swim? Need to improve your swimming? Need a refresher on a few swimming fundamentals? If so, then this episode is for YOU!