Training

As off-road enthusiasts, we know that mountain biking is so much more than just an exhilarating workout. It gives you the freedom to roam the woods, to satisfy your yearning for adventure, and of course an excuse to get a little dirty.  From time to time, we try to convey the message …

As the 2016 winds down, many endurance athletes take a look back to analyze their performance for the year. They study what they did right and what they did wrong. One aspect that can be hard to see while your in the midst of it, is your routine. How varied …

When you are first entering the sport of off-road triathlon, it can feel like an overwhelming amount to take in. Road triathletes need to pick up the idiosyncrasies of diving into the dirt. Single sport athletes must incorporate two more activities into their repertoire.  And if you are completely new to the world of multisport, every …

The XTERRA World Championships start in a matter of hours, and this year it looks like its gonna get messy. Maui has had intermittent rain for most of the past week leaving the trails a rather sloppy mud bog. Most of the XTERRA World Champs course absorbs water pretty quickly, …

Lou Fox, a professional cross triathlete from Great Britain, shares a brutally fun mountain bike workout that will really work you over. This challenging workout will help you build both physical and mental strength. You can follow Lou’s adventures on her website Lou Fox Tri. Pre-Workout Thoughts from Lou This workout can be done anywhere off-road, …

The time of day that you train is not always a factor you can control, but if it is an option, here is a list of morning vs evening training you might want to consider while contemplating what time of day to do your workouts. Some of these are legitimate reasons, others… …

The following swim workout is brought to you by the support of… Sprint at the start. Sprint around a buoy.  Sprint past a competitor. There are many times in the swim portion of an off-road triathlon that you will have to sprint. As anyone who has ever tried to sprint in …

These trail running speed workouts are brought to you through the support of One of the wonderful things about trail running is that it is ever changing. No two trails are the same and getting bored trail running is a nearly insurmountable task. Constant variation requires not only a fit body, …

In cross triathlon, not only is the type of bike used completely different than it’s road counterpart, but the type of physical effort is drastically different as well. Racing on the road is all about staying in zones, whether that be power or heart rate, and staying consistent. Off-road couldn’t …

Open water swimming can be a point of anxiety for many athletes novice or elite. One tactic to help thwart pre-race nerves is to do extensive research and preparation before you even arrive at the waters edge. Do you know if it will be wetsuit legal? Do you know what …