Is nothing new on race day always good advice? Coach Elizabeth Waterstraat explains why adaptability, preparation, and resourcefulness matter in endurance racing.
VLaMax offers another way to understand the demands of Ironman preparation. Elizabeth Waterstraat examines metabolic testing, aerobic development, fueling, and the trade-offs involved in preparing specifically for the race you…
I have an athlete who is also a journalist, and she's working on a piece about something we're calling “DataSoberTober.” For the month of October, she's exploring what happens when…
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…
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 you a better athlete for the…
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 33 weeks? For one athlete, the…
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 from training plans, race results, or…