Training Tips

5 days ago1 min read

Challenging But Fun

I've been thinking about WHY we do endurance sports. Is it because it's fun? Because it's hard? Because we want to be fit? Maybe some...

Mark Saroni

Nov 132 min read

Training Tips

Offseason Fitness: Use It and Lose It

Many people panic and try to get back to training quickly after a big race because they don't want to lose fitness, but losing fitness is an

Navigating Training in the Off Season: Tips for Triathletes, Runners, and Cyclists

Amy Higginbotham

Oct 13 min read

Lifestyle

Navigating Training in the Off Season: Tips for Triathletes, Runners, and Cyclists

Navigating the "off season" (or transition season) can be challenging. Too much rest and you lose a lot of fitness. Too little rest and you

Turn that dial down! How to recover your "mojo" and get motivated again for triathlon training and racing

Mark Saroni

Jul 142 min read

Training Tips

Turn that dial down! How to recover your "mojo" and get motivated again for triathlon training and racing

As a triathlon coach, running coach, and cycling coach, I will talk about "turning the dial" when it comes to prepping for big races....

Mark Saroni

Jun 173 min read

Lifestyle

Depth of Fitness: You Can't Cheat Time

"Depth" is a concept that's hard to quantify but extremely important if you want to be good in endurance sport.

Which screens should I use on my Garmin while training?

Mark Saroni

Jun 124 min read

Training Tips

Which screens should I use on my Garmin while training?

Wondering which screens to use on your Garmin bike or watch devices?

Unlocking Peak Performance for Female Athletes: Integrating Nutrition as the 2nd Discipline

Krista Neugebauer

Jun 43 min read

Training Tips

Unlocking Peak Performance for Female Athletes: Integrating Nutrition as the 2nd Discipline

Recovery days are not the days to cut back on nutrition. They are days you can optimize intake for recovery and rebuilding.

Stress is Strain: Pt. 3 - Mental Strain (RPE, how does it feel?)

Mark Saroni

May 264 min read

Training Tips

Stress is Strain: Pt. 3 - Mental Strain (RPE, how does it feel?)

This article is Part 3 of a series on stress, strain, and load. The final metric we'll talk about is our own internal pacing and "feel"...

Stress is Strain: Pt. 2 - Physiological Strain (Heart Rate Training and Lactate)

Mark Saroni

May 205 min read

Training Tips

Stress is Strain: Pt. 2 - Physiological Strain (Heart Rate Training and Lactate)

This article is Part 2 of a series on stress, strain, and load. Up this week: Physiological Strain. Heart Rate Training and Lactate.

Stress is Strain: Pt. 1 - External Load (pace and power)

Mark Saroni

May 63 min read

Training Tips

Stress is Strain: Pt. 1 - External Load (pace and power)

This week, I am talking about the first of three categories of stress as strain in training: external load (pace and power).

"You Need a Water Break" - Hydration while Triathlon Training

Mark Saroni

May 52 min read

Training Tips

"You Need a Water Break" - Hydration while Triathlon Training

I cringe at how recently we were still disillusioned with the idea that "not drinking water" was somehow tough. Staying hydrated while...

Mark Saroni

Apr 292 min read

Training Tips

What is RPE?

What is RPE? Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is an important metric we use in the sports and physiology world. It allows the athlete...

Mark Saroni

Apr 73 min read

Training Tips

Descend Every Set

Descending is referring to getting faster on each repetition. It teaches patience and control, and it trains the ability to push yourself la

Tools You Should Carry On Your Bike Ride

Mark Saroni

Mar 103 min read

Training Tips

Tools You Should Carry On Your Bike Ride

My goal for every ride is to be prepared with some basic items that will help get me out of 90% of mechanicals I might experience.

The Best IRONMAN® 140.6 Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan for Beginners in 2024

Mark Saroni

Aug 1, 20235 min read

Training Plans

The Best IRONMAN® 140.6 Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan for Beginners in 2024

Get ready to conquer the IRONMAN® 140.6 Full Distance Triathlon with your free training plan from Paragon Training! Achieve your goals...

Mark Saroni

Jul 12, 20231 min read

Podcast

Summer Hydration and Training Tips

Krista Neugebauer, RDN, and John discuss Krista's career as a registered dietitian thus far, as well as her most recent strategies for herse

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