On Tipcast 96 I’m taking a break from training tips to discuss a story that popped up in the news about new research from Duke University on a possible cause for many triathlon-related deaths that appeared in a Sept 17th article on Triathlete.com. The headline read: Enlarged Hearts May Be To Blame For Triathlon Swim Deaths.

You can find the research paper here.

On ESP Tipcast 95 I discuss why dedication and discipline are the real keys to achieving your goals. Being available to training accounts for 86% of successful seasons.

Raysmith & Drew 2016. Performance success or failure is influenced by weeks lost to injury and illness in elite Australian track and field athletes: A 5-year prospective study

On Tipcast 94 I discuss why SMART goals matters, how they help you achieve greater success, and why you should stop setting "just want to finish" goals!

ON Tipcast 93 I discuss tips for rebounding on summer slump.

On Tipcast 92 I offer tips for how to make the most of your training time while on vacation. It all starts with a little planning. 

Here are some great tips to keep training, no matter how extreme the weather is. 

ESP Tipcast 90 reviews the performance research on non-circular chainrings like those used by Chris Froome. It turns out they may actually improve performance, just not for endurance cycling. For a detailed review on this topic checkout my companion blog at www.espanswers.com.

Special thanks to:

Blue Ridge Outdoors: For more than 20 years, Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine has been the definitive guide to outdoor sports, health, and adventure travel in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Published free every month, BRO has established itself as the nation’s top regional outdoor publication. For more information checkout www.blueridgeoutdoors.com.

I also want to give a shout out to SLS3 and their new FRT 2.0 compression trisuit. With vastly improved fit and ventilation, as well as a convenient rear pocket, The FRT 2.0 is the choice for triathlates. For more information checkout www.sls3.com

ON Tipcast 89 I’ll be pulling back the veil on more coaching magic. After tackling aerobic decoupling in tipcast 87, I decided it was also time to make a big reveal on Metabolic Efficiency. For a detailed review on this topic checkout my companion blog at www.espanswers.com.

Special thanks to: 

Blue Ridge Outdoors: For more than 20 years, Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine has been the definitive guide to outdoor sports, health, and adventure travel in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Published free every month, BRO has established itself as the nation’s top regional outdoor publication. For more information checkout www.blueridgeoutdoors.com.

I also want to give a shout out to SLS3 and their new FRT 2.0 compression trisuit. With vastly improved fit and ventilation, as well as a convenient rear pocket, The FRT 2.0 is the choice for triathlates. For more information checkout www.sls3.com

On Tipcast 88 I discuss 10 great tips for post-race recovery to get you back training at your best.

1. Take your time!
2. Rapid refueling to speed both recovery and adaptation.
3. Rehydrate
4. Spin it out!
5. Chill out
6. Stretch it out!
7. EAT MORE!
8. EAT LESS!
9. Go easy on the booze.
10. Sleep at all costs.

Checkout the great new protein chews from Honey Stinger! 

On Tipcast 87 I kick-off a new ongoing series examining performance metrics beginning with aerobic decoupling. While the term sounds impressive, AD is simply an old concept given a new name and unsubstantiated relevance. Coined by Joe Friel in 2008, AD is actually just cardiovascular drift. Drawing on actual scientific evidence, I break down what CV drift is and is not, and even bring in some expert opinion from one of the leading researchers in the area.

If you're like me, and just feeling exhausted by all these metrics, you'll want to listen to this podcast!