Elizabeth Waterstraat, Author at Multisport Mastery Coaching

Apr 19

Three Multisport Mastery athletes in matching team kits in transition

What Shapes Our Coaching: The Multisport Mastery Approach to Endurance Training

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Coaching, Writings

At Multisport Mastery, our coaching philosophy is built on a simple truth: athletes are complex, adaptive humans, not machines. Training only works when it respects the realities of the athlete,…

Apr 09

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Three swimmers in an outdoor pool with kickboards, fins and paddles on the deck

Fix Your Swim Fast: 7 Proven Techniques to Improve Speed, Efficiency, and Confidence

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Swim, Writings

Why Do Most Triathletes Struggle in the Water? If you’ve ever stood on the shore before a race feeling your heart rate spike, you’re not alone. Swimming is where many…

Mar 24

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Triathlete in a Multisport Mastery kit holding up her finisher medal after a city race

5 Powerful Decisive Points in a 70.3 Race That Competitive Triathletes Must Master

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Racing, Writings

In a 70.3 race, success rarely comes down to a single moment. It’s shaped by a series of decisive points where smart athletes make smarter choices. As a coach working…

Mar 20

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Mastering Race Day: Strategy, Planning, and Execution for Triathletes

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Racing, Writings

Race day rarely unfolds exactly as you expect and that’s precisely why so many triathletes underperform despite being fit. The difference often comes down to how well you understand and…

Mar 14

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Masters triathlon winner holding her trophy beside the lake

Why Endurance Matters More Than Talent in Athletic Development

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Coaching, Mindset, Writings

“Talent is insignificant. I know a lot of talented ruins. Beyond talent lie all the usual words: discipline, love, luck, but most of all, endurance.” This observation from Paul Valéry has always…

Mar 13

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Three Multisport Mastery athletes grinning together on race morning

How Athletes Can Get the Best Sleep Before a Race: Evidence-Based Strategies for Performance

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Racing, Writings

The night before a race matters but the real sleep advantage starts days before. Sleep is one of the most powerful performance tools athletes have. It supports muscle recovery, immune…

Mar 09

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Athlete wearing his USA Triathlon Nationals first-place medal by the lake at sunset

Stop Chasing Exact Numbers: Why Power and Pace Ranges Work Better in Training

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Bike, Run, Writings

Many athletes assume that the most effective training requires hitting a precise wattage or pace during every interval. In practice, well-designed training plans rarely prescribe a single exact number. Instead,…

Feb 26

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Two Multisport Mastery athletes holding their triathlon trophies

Anatomy of a Breakthrough: 4 Powerful Decisions That Change Performance

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Mindset, Writings

One of the most rewarding parts of coaching is guiding an athlete to a true breakthrough. Not a lucky day. Not a one-off performance. A measurable, repeatable step forward. But…

Feb 23

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Two Multisport Mastery athletes with their Naperville Sprint Triathlon medals

Feeling Stuck? Breaking Out of the Overthinking Rut in Sport

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Mindset, Writings

Periods of feeling “stuck” are part of sport. Performance plateaus, inconsistent results, or a run of substandard sessions can lead to excessive internal analysis that is not particularly useful. Thinking…

Feb 17

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Triathlete in a Multisport Mastery kit riding a blue time trial bike in the aero position

Transitioning from Indoor to Outdoor Cycling

By Elizabeth Waterstraat Bike, Writings

After a winter's worth of indoor cycling, athletes are eager to embrace a random warm day, taking wheels to pavement for the first outdoor ride. While indoor training offers controlled,…

Elizabeth Waterstraat

What Shapes Our Coaching: The Multisport Mastery Approach to Endurance Training

Fix Your Swim Fast: 7 Proven Techniques to Improve Speed, Efficiency, and Confidence

5 Powerful Decisive Points in a 70.3 Race That Competitive Triathletes Must Master

Mastering Race Day: Strategy, Planning, and Execution for Triathletes

Why Endurance Matters More Than Talent in Athletic Development

How Athletes Can Get the Best Sleep Before a Race: Evidence-Based Strategies for Performance

Stop Chasing Exact Numbers: Why Power and Pace Ranges Work Better in Training

Anatomy of a Breakthrough: 4 Powerful Decisions That Change Performance

Feeling Stuck? Breaking Out of the Overthinking Rut in Sport

Transitioning from Indoor to Outdoor Cycling

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