Tri Endurance Solutions

01/07/2016

Join us for 2 days at the National Training Center for a Swim & Run Tri Skills Camp. USAT Coaches earn 10 USAT CEUs! https://www.trireg.com/run-and-swim-skills-camp

TriReg.com - online triathlon event registration

09/04/2015

http://www.active.com/clermont-fl/water-sports/swimming-camps/athlete-skills-camp-clermont-2015

The Athlete Skills Camp Series is designed to provide athletes of all levels with the hands-on opportunity to develop the practical skills necessary to be a successful triathlete. The camp is led by USA Triathlon Level III Shelly O'Brien.

06/25/2015

PUBLISHED!! and a hard copy just came in the mail!!!!!

Words can't describe how proud, honored and excited Shelly is to be a contributing author amidst some of the most amazing women leaders in the sport.

Here is one review, "With the latest research, proven techniques, and expert advice, this authoritative guide addresses the unique demands of today's female triathletes. You'll find the most effective strategies for training and competing through all of life's stages; avoiding and overcoming common injuries; and balancing the constant demands of the sport, family, and work.

For women, by women, "The Women's Guide to Triathlon" is the one guide that every female triathlete should own.".

Awesome just went to a whole new level :-).

The Women’s Guide to Triathlon is the definitive companion for female triathletes. Authored by the national governing body of the sport, USA Triathlon, this landmark resource features expert instruction and personal insights from 20 of the world’s top female coaches and athletes: Rac...

05/17/2015

Congratulations to everyone who finished IMTX yesterday! Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section. I'd love to hear from you!

The journey to an Ironman triathlon is well planned with coaching. What about after the race? Post event training only begins at the finish line.

02/23/2015

This Athlete came to the clinic scared of her bike. She only rode it in competition because she had to. By the end of the weekend she was doing flying mounts, dismount and smiling! Great job!

02/23/2015

Awesome time at the NTC! Many thanks to all participants who attended the cycling clinic for triathletes.

02/23/2015

Awesome Cycling Skills Camp Participants!!

02/23/2015

Many thanks to all participants who attended the cycling clinic for triathletes. It was a wonderful weekend working with each of you. Every session was awesome including bike fit and equipment discussions, strength training specific to tri cycling, stretching, nutrition, training plan design and then all "saddle time". Loved seeing the huge skill improvements everyone made in only 2 days! Good luck and best wishes for success this season. Hope to see you at a future clinic!

01/16/2015

Post-workout meal, stretching and bike crashes

It’s 3 answers to 3 questions. Here we go…

1. I’m looking for a great post-workout meal. Any suggestions?
Well, it is ideal to consume protein no more than 60 minutes after a workout (preferably 30) in order to build back the muscle that was broken down during the workout. Whey protein is the best option if possible. Some people can drink it with water and milk, but I personally found it disgusting that way. I need to mask the powder in tasty smoothie. I put a handful of frozen mangoes, frozen strawberries, a scoop of vanilla whey protein, and skim milk in a blender. It takes delicious and provides my muscles with the protein they need. Whey is absorbed more quickly into the body that other forms of protein, which is what makes it ideal.

2. I often find that I don’t have time to stretch doing a workout. How bad is that hurting me? And what type of stretches should I be doing and for how long?
Stretching is a controversial topic these days. Some studies show no real benefit to the practice, but researchers also find that when they change someone’s practice, from stretching to not stretching, or vice versa, that injury rates go up. If you stretch, avoid static stretches before a workout. This will temporary weaken muscles, which is not what you want to do. Warm-ups with incorporated dynamic stretching are more recommended. 10 minutes is all that is needed. While a lot of athletes see this as time cutting into their workouts, I would argue that it’s the basis for a strong workout. It is better to wake up the muscles and have a great workout from the start than to start with cold muscles that get injured.

3. What’s a great way to avoid crashing!
SLOW DOWN!

01/14/2015

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The Athlete Skills Camp Series is designed to provide athletes of all levels with the hands-on opportunity to develop the practical skills necessary to be a successful triathlete. The camp is led by USA Triathlon Level III Shelly O'Brien.