What is the Secret to Staying Run Injury Free?

For many triathletes, the majority of their injuries are due to the running component. What is the main cause of running injuries? Misadaptation. Misadaptation can be broken down into three components.

1) Mechanical stress caused by training errors. Roughly 80% of all running injuries are due to running too much too soon.

2) Intrinsic factors which include biomechanics, muscle dysfunction, tissue weakness, stress and fatigue.

3) Extrinsic factors which include footwear, running surface and medications.

Catherine AlcornApril 19, 2019run, runner, running, running injury, injury, rehabilitation, adaptation, overload, overtraining, osteoarthritis, back pain, recoery, recovery

5 Simple Ways to Start Your Next Training Season Off Right

The end of a racing season can be a stressful and confusing time when athletes are unsure what to do next. This is a critical time of year when an athlete can make big decisions that will affect the next season’s racing and results. Rather than filled with stress, triathletes should spend this time of year full of excitement for the upcoming months of preparation and hard work.

Here are some simple ways to make a huge impact on your training season and start it off in the right direction.

Kyle JensenOctober 19, 2016triathlon, planning, training, season, mentor, reflection, recovery, off-season, coaching