Elizabeth Waterstraat, Author at Multisport Mastery Coaching

Oct 26

Triathlete in an aero helmet smiling on a mountain training ride, showing consistency in endurance training

The Most Effective Way to Get Faster Is Probably the One You Haven’t Tried

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Coaching, Mindset, Writings

Every autumn, the conversations begin. Athletes start looking ahead to next season, reflecting on what went well, what didn't, and what they need to do differently to improve. Inevitably, the…

Oct 22

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Multisport Mastery athlete climbing a rocky mountain trail during the Sea to Summit race

Triathlon Off-Season Training: Are You Building the Right Fitness?

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Coaching, Racing, Writings

By Elizabeth Waterstraat | Multisport Mastery The purpose of triathlon off-season training isn't simply to get stronger or faster. It's to develop the physical and physiological adaptations that will make…

Oct 21

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Jacob crossing the IRONMAN Australia finish line in Port Macquarie with his arms raised

From First 70.3 to Ironman in 33 Weeks: What It Really Takes to Achieve an Ambitious Goal

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Coaching, Racing, Writings

By Elizabeth Waterstraat | Multisport Mastery What does it take to go from having almost no triathlon experience to completing a 70.3, a marathon, and a full Ironman in just…

Oct 09

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Three Multisport Mastery athletes smiling together after a triathlon

Beyond Performance: What 20 Years of Endurance Coaching Has Taught Me About Goals, Identity, and Possibility

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Coaching, Mindset, Writings

By Elizabeth Waterstraat | Multisport Mastery After nearly 20 years of coaching endurance athletes, I finally found the words for something I’ve believed all along. The biggest lessons haven’t come…

Sep 30

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10 Triathlon Upgrades for Free Speed Next Season

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Bike, Racing, Writings

Every offseason, triathletes start looking for ways to get faster. Usually that means more training, a new bike or whatever piece of equipment is promising a few watts this year.…

Jul 11

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Mastering Hot‑Weather Racing: Stress Capacity, Smart Adjustments, and Global Fitness

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Racing, Writings

As temperatures climb across the country, conversations inevitably turn to hydration, electrolytes, and cooling strategies. Those are all important, but they’re only part of the equation. Over the years, I’ve…

Jun 15

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Relearning Effort: Interoception, RPE, and the Hidden Skill of Internal Awareness

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Coaching, Mindset, Writings

Modern athletes are surrounded by data. Watches track heart rate variability, power meters quantify every watt, GPS devices monitor pace, and recovery apps claim to predict readiness before the body…

May 06

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Triathlete smiling with her IRONMAN 70.3 Texas finisher medal

Triathlon Racing in the Heat: How to Adjust Pace, Power, Heart Rate, and Hydration at 70, 80, and 90 Degrees Fahrenheit

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Bike, Racing, Run, Writings

Heat changes the rules of triathlon performance. A pace or power output that feels sustainable at 60°F can become physiologically expensive at 80–90°F, especially when humidity rises. The key is…

Apr 27

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Mastery Moment graphic featuring Katie M. with her bike by the water and a sign that reads You Did It!

Mastery Moment with Katie M.

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Coaching, Writings

Katie M., who works with Coach Elizabeth Waterstraat, shares her Mastery Moment - a shift from coaching that reaches beyond sport, into other areas of their life. "I've found more…

Apr 24

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Mastering Durable Confidence: The Mindset that Matters Most for Triathletes

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Mindset, Writings

Race morning. The nerves are screaming, the unknowns are looming, and no matter how well you've trained, there's always a question lurking in the back of your mind: Am I…

Elizabeth Waterstraat

The Most Effective Way to Get Faster Is Probably the One You Haven’t Tried

Triathlon Off-Season Training: Are You Building the Right Fitness?

From First 70.3 to Ironman in 33 Weeks: What It Really Takes to Achieve an Ambitious Goal

Beyond Performance: What 20 Years of Endurance Coaching Has Taught Me About Goals, Identity, and Possibility

10 Triathlon Upgrades for Free Speed Next Season

Mastering Hot‑Weather Racing: Stress Capacity, Smart Adjustments, and Global Fitness

Relearning Effort: Interoception, RPE, and the Hidden Skill of Internal Awareness

Triathlon Racing in the Heat: How to Adjust Pace, Power, Heart Rate, and Hydration at 70, 80, and 90 Degrees Fahrenheit

Mastery Moment with Katie M.

Mastering Durable Confidence: The Mindset that Matters Most for Triathletes

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