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. Part II covers specific race preparation Kayla underwent for Ironman Coeur d’Alene and Ironman Louisville. She also shared some recovery secrets that you can adopt in order to crush your…
2016 was finally the year where I was able to get back to some serious triathlon training after having a couple seasons where I was competing half-injured. Not surprisingly, this resulted in much better race performances! I guess training does work after all! Early Season I like racing in the spring because I can…
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,…
In the pilot episode of Northwest Race Report Matt interviews local professional cyclist Morgan Schmitt. You’ll get to hear about his new team, upcoming race season and goals. We cover early season time trials and highlight a couple outstanding cycling results. Listen to this episode Download this episode (right click and save)
I have been working on pretty much have the sweetest bike set-up imaginable for Ironman and was stoked to do a little dry run today at Ironman Couer d’Alene. An injury kept me from training during the crucial final weeks before the race, so I did the swim, bike, and 12 miles of the run,…
Hey all! I finally picked up a win at USAT Long Course Duathlon Nationals in Enumclaw, hosted by BUDU Racing. More than just a race, it was the first real test after several months of difficult base training. I’ve done this course several times before, and even though its been over a decade, I was…
This is how you race at alititude for 70 minutes. Don’t go out too hard or you will blow up, then peg it at just under your lactate threshold. Your ceiling heart rate is much lower than at sea level. For example, I felt close to maxed out on portions of the run, but my…
USAT Winter Nationals The USAT Winter Triathlon Nationals is a not-too-often compilation of three sports: running, mountain-biking (in the snow no less), and cross-country skate skiing. You would be lucky to find one of these events in your state per year. I tried my luck in the 2009 Nationals event in Bend, OR, and got…
Ironman Canada– August 26 Canadawas supposed to be my “A” race for the season. Hah! I t’s funny how things work ou twhen you don’ t expec tthem (S t. George) and don’ t work ou twhen you plan for them to (Canada). My nu tri tion definitely did not work ou t for the…
We did it! A phrase Andrew Fast and I coined has finally become the name of a nation-wide flavor of ice cream. I knew it was only a matter of time with the vast quantities of ice cream I consume! “What a Cluster” is not only delicious, but accurately describes my racing exploits and those…