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
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Amy Higginbotham
Oct 13 min read
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
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Mark Saroni
Jul 142 min read
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....
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Mark Saroni
Jun 173 min read
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.
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Mark Saroni
Jun 124 min read
Which screens should I use on my Garmin while training?
Wondering which screens to use on your Garmin bike or watch devices?
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Krista Neugebauer
Jun 43 min read
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.
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Mark Saroni
May 264 min read
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"...
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Mark Saroni
May 205 min read
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.
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Mark Saroni
May 63 min read
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).
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Mark Saroni
May 52 min read
"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...
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Mark Saroni
Apr 292 min read
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...
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Mark Saroni
Apr 73 min read
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
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Mark Saroni
Mar 103 min read
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.
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Mark Saroni
Aug 1, 20235 min read
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...
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Mark Saroni
Jul 12, 20231 min read
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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Amy Higginbotham
Feb 27, 20228 min read
Approach Your Bike With Confidence: Basic Maintenance and How to Change a Tire
Check your tire wall for the correct PSI, and keep conditions in mind—generally if it’s raining, a slightly decreased tire pressure will giv
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