Posted on Nov 22, 2011 by Kim Reistad |
At last, my Ironman recap! On September 11th I was among the 2,500 athletes to jump into Lake Monona to compete in Ironman Wisconsin. While the day was absolutely amazing (I will explain more), it was the journey that got me there that made the entire experience. The journey started September 10...
Tagged: ironman wisconsin, ironman, madison wisconsin triathlon, race report, ironman race report, ironman inspiration
Posted on Jun 1, 2011 by Kim Reistad |
The open water can be intimidating for some and it is no fun to start a triathlon that way. The goal is to feel comfortable in the water and confidently exit the swim. Here are five easy tips to making your triathlon open water experience a success. 1. Practice makes perfect - Put simply, practi...
Tagged: open water swim, athens ga open water swim, madison wi open water swim, madison wi triathlon coach, swim for triathlons, swimming, wetsuits, madison wi aquathlon, coaching madison wi, coaching athens ga
Posted on May 3, 2011 by Kim Reistad |
The adrenaline rush racing in a triathlon can make for an exciting, messy, and chaotic transition. The transition is the fourth element of the race that can be time consuming if not executed properly. An elite racer who doesn’t have a smooth and quick transition may hurt his placement among...
Tagged: triathlon, coaching in athens ga, coaching in madison wisconsin, transition, triathlon transition, t1, t2, successful triathlon transition
Posted on Apr 18, 2011 by Kim Reistad |
This past weekend my husband, Nick and I; met my brother, Bryan and his buddy, Will in Luray, Virginia. We successfully completed the Rev3 Epic Adventure 26 hour race. The race was supposed to be a run, mountain bike, canoe, orienteer, 2nd mountain bike format covering over 120 miles. Howev...
Tagged: adventure racing, epic adventure, rev3, off road, training for adventure race, nutrition for adventure race
Posted on Apr 12, 2011 by Kim Reistad |
We are less than a week away and ready to embark on our first 24-hour adventure race. The Epic Adventure is a race put on by Rev3, a company known for hosting a triathlons. This winter I was looking at their website and I found the Epic Adventure Race. This intrigued me; I asked my husband ...
Tagged: adventure racing, epic adventure, rev3, off road, training for adventure race, nutrition for adventure race
Posted on Apr 8, 2011 by Kim Reistad |
How much time have you dedicated to your psycological training? Triathlon season is in full swing and you have put in your winter base miles, strength specific cycles in the gym, and have bought the latest gear for the 2011 season. Chances are good that you haven't given thought to the ...
Tagged: power of the mind, mental training, sports pyschology, athletes mind, triathlon coaching, wisconsin coaching, athens ga coaching, mental
Posted on Mar 28, 2011 by Kim Reistad |
Triathlon can be an expensive sport. Paying for new gear for three seperate discplines, race enteries, travel to races, and membership to a pool all adds up. However, investing in a coach or a specific plan is worth every penny. A coach will result in the most improvement for your buck. A coach c...
Tagged: triathlon coaching, running coach, sprint distance triathlon training plans, athens ga triathlon coach, wisconsin triathlon coach, fast 5k training plan, running fast, trainingpeaks training plans, workouts
Posted on Mar 15, 2011 by Kim Reistad |
Triathlon season is steadily approaching us and we are finalizing our races plans for the 2011 season. When putting together a race schedule, we often look location, race venue, friends who are racing, and type of course. Here is a list of "Must Do" races for the first half of the 2011 season. S...
Tagged: triathlon racing in florida, triathlon racing 703, ironman, 5150, triathlon racing in new hamsphire, triathlon racing in chicago, triathlon racing in iowa, triathlon coach, triathlon racing in minnesota, triathlon racing in utah, favorite triathlon
Posted on Mar 15, 2011 by Kim Reistad |
Triathlon season is steadily approaching us and we are finalizing our races plans for the 2011 season. When putting together a race schedule, we often look location, race venue, friends who are racing, and type of course. Here is a list of "Must Do" races for the second half of the 2011 season...
Tagged: triathlon racing in florida, triathlon racing 703, ironman, 5150, triathlon racing in new hamsphire, triathlon racing in chicago, triathlon racing in iowa, triathlon coach, triathlon racing in minnesota, triathlon racing in utah, favorite triathlon
Posted on Feb 28, 2011 by Kim Reistad |
Swimming has great tools that you can use to improve your swimming strength and efficiency. Paddles, kickboards, fins, and pull buoys are swimming aids that can build power and strength in the water. Another benefit to adding swim aids to your workout is you can focus on good technique, feel...
Tagged: swimming for triathletes, power and strength in swimming, swim toys, swimming aids, swimming in athens ga, swimming in madison wi, triathlon swimming, elite swimming, swim workouts