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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Why Most Triathletes Struggle in the Water - and How to Fix It If you’ve ever stood on the shore before a race feeling your heart rate spike, you’re not…

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…

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…

“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…

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…