Introduction If you’re a triathlete that transitioned from another sport (running, cycling), you’ve probably quickly realized that there is no agreed-upon playbook for how to train for the swim in triathlon. Should you swim like club swimmers swim? Or does triathlon training necessitate its own brand of swim training? Nobody really knows. Not even the…
In this episode of Northwest Race Report, Matt Sheeks interviews Kayla Kobelin, who recently qualified to go pro in triathlon at the 2017 Ironman Louisville. In part I, Kayla discusses her athletic history and how she developed a passion for triathlon. Then, Matt and Kayla talk about her training prior to joining up with Matt,…
A common question for Ironman Triathletes: How do I get all the gear I need for race day to fit on my bike? There are always some changes one has to make for each race, especially long course Ironman Races. This is an example of where to put all your nutrition and hydration on your bike,…
The argument in favor of supplement use By Matt Sheeks So you’re looking into supplements to see if they can give you an edge in your next competition, but you want to make a wise decision. Certainly you have heard a lot of anecdotal evidence about sports supplements but you wonder about its validity. Coming…
Full Version (short version also available below) For some reason I had the crazy idea to do a full Ironman this year, and with Coach Ben egging me on, a free flight available with Alaska Air, and space available in the race schedule, I decided to go for it this summer when the ministry workload…