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All of the latest Training, Tech and Performance Tips, from Jenna-Caer.
#1 Lie You’ve Been Told About Treadmill Running for Triathletes
How to Descend on a Tri Bike: Mastering the Downhills at Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Marbella
The New Ironman & Ironman 70.3 World Championships Qualification System: What It Means and How to Train for It
- How to Qualify for Kona in 2026: Race Selection and Slot Strategy for the One-Day Ironman World ChampionshipsAlright athletes, Ironman has decided it’s time we head back to tradition. No more split weekends, no more separate locations for men and women. In 2026, we’re all…Read
- Tired or Overtrained? When to Push Through Fatigue vs. When to Rest.Let’s face it: if you’re juggling three sports and the chaos of everyday life, feeling wiped out is practically part of the gig. But there’s a massive difference…Read
- 6 Tips From Top Triathlon Coaches to PR Your Ironman or 70.3As we flip the calendar to a fresh year, it’s the perfect time to set (or reset) your triathlon goals. Whether you’re aiming to nail a new personal best at sprint…Read
- What is TSS, Why it Matters for Triathlon and How to Use It EffectivelyEver found yourself wondering, “Am I training hard enough, or maybe too hard?” It’s a question many time-crunched endurance athletes ask, especially when trying to…Read
- Off-Season Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Triathlon SeasonOne of the most common questions I get as a coach is, what should I be doing in the Off Season? It’s that weird in between where you need to take some down time to…Read
- Ironman 70.3 Time VS Half Marathon TimeA question I often field as a coach—how should a half marathon PR translate into a 70.3 run time? It underscores a triathlete’s need to understand the beast that is…Read
- Triathlon Off Season Training: Your ‘not so’ Secret Weapon for 2024The off-season: it’s that seemingly nebulous stretch of time post-race season when some athletes are tempted to hang up their gear, dive into the cookie jar, and…Read
- Should I Join a Virtual Triathlon Team?Coach Jenna-Caer Anyone else’s social media feeds filled with posts about who was accepted to which triathlon team over the last few weeks? Have you ever considered…Read
- Another Triathlon Podcast Episode 14:Main Topics: Regular Segments: Listener Questions: Support the showRead
- Should I Make Up for Missed Triathlon Training Sessions?Training for any endurance event requires discipline, structure, and consistency. But let’s be honest—life happens. Sometimes you miss a training session. When that…Read
- Heat Adaptation Protocols for Endurance AthletesTurn Up the Heat: Adapting to Hot Triathlon Races As a coach, it’s my responsibility to help athletes foresee, and overcome, the pitfalls and challenges of race…Read
- Descending with Confidence: Mastering Bicycle Descents and Overcoming Your Fears.Hello, cycling rockstars! Hold onto your helmets! Today, we’re going to tackle one of cycling’s most exhilarating – and sometimes nerve-wracking – aspects…Read
- Don’t Quit Now! How to Transform Your Triathlon Season After a Rocky Start.This is Coach Jenna-Caer, here to bring you a hearty dose of positivity and a dash of practical advice. So, you’ve had a couple of races this season, and they…Read
- The Mindset Makeover Every Triathlete Needs: Techniques for Race Day Domination!There are two types of athletes: 1) Those whose bodies will quit long before their head does. 2) Those who’s heads will keep them from reaching their potential. Be…Read
- Training Smarter, Not Harder: How to Work with Your Hormones as a Female AthleteThat kit that they made slightly smaller and pink but still in men’s proportions, the stock training plan with a 2/1 build and recovery cycle that has you doing…Read
- Don’t Settle for a Bad Cycling or Triathlon Coach: Recognize the SignsI wanted to share this because so many time I’ve heard athletes feel they weren’t “good” or “fast” enough to deserve proper attention or work from a coach so they…Read
- Race Ready: Top Training Tips to Crush Your Ironman Triathlon GoalsTraining for your first Ironman triathlon can seem daunting, but with the right approach, it can also be a rewarding and life-changing experience. There is nothing…Read
- Maximize Your Performance: The Benefits of Zone 3 Training for Cyclists and TriathletesLet’s talk about Zone 3 or Tempo effort on the bike Zone 3 is a moderate intensity level that is challenging yet sustainable for extended periods with training…Read
- Race Day Ready: How a Long Run with a Fast Finish Can Improve Your Triathlon or Marathon PerformanceAre you ready to take your running game to the next level? Look no further than the long run with a fast finish for your triathlon, marathon or half marathon…Read
- Why am I gaining weight while training for a Triathlon or Marathon?It has to be one of the most frustrating situations, you’re in the thick of triathlon or marathon training, putting in endless training volume, dealing with sore…Read
- Unlock Your Cycling Potential: Boost Your FTP and Crush Your GoalsOk Crew lets talk cycling and FTP. Runners you can skip this one, triathletes and cyclists listen up. Increasing your cycling FTP, or functional threshold power, is…Read
- Join the Triathlete Strength Training Revolution and See Results in Your Next RaceYou’ve seen Jan Frodeno doing, Lucy Charles doing it and so many of the other top Professional athletes. What is it? Strength Training. The science has shown for…Read
- Optimize your Goals for 2023It’s almost 2023, how did that happen? Does anyone else feel like the year has flown by? If you’re not already feeling FIRED UP for SUCCESS in 2023 … this mini…Read
- Are you doing the Rapha Festive 500 Cycling Challenge?The Festive 500 is a world-wide cycling challenge run by Rapha, challenging you to cycle 500 kilometers over 8 days from (and including) 24th to 31st of December.…Read
- Strength Training for Endurance AthletesAlso referred to as weight training, endurance training, or even lifting, involves performing certain exercises under some form of resistance in order to build…Read
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