Getting Athletes to Kona - Part One
For many triathletes, the “dream goal” is getting to Kona. That’s not the goal for all triathletes, of course. But that dream is prevalent enough so that you can assume just about everyone toeing the line at an Ironman has at least toyed with the idea. And then, if an athlete is serious enough about the sport to hire a coach, you can bet that a Kona qualification is something floating around in their mind.
Cry Me A River
How many times did we hear "cry me a river" growing up? I know I did, a lot; my dad was a "rub some dirt on it" kind of guy. We were taught to move on, and move on quickly. There are multiple deliveries of the same saying ("get over it," "toughen up", "let it go" etc.) and I often met those expressions with an eye roll. Never did I think those childhood moments would come back and play a pivotal role in my adult sport life (if you want to call it that).
Recovery Runs Defined
If you have worked with a coach you may have seen the workout on your training plan that states “Recovery Run, Bike or Swim.” Many athletes seem to be very diligent about keeping their legs spinning and their watts or speed low when doing a recovery bike session or subsequently, with the swim, keeping the focus on drills and really easy swimming but when it comes to the Recovery Run, that can be a whole different story.
Coach Doug MacLean's Preseason Tips
The most “WHAT DO I DO???” time of year is generally the winter. The previous race season is ancient history, but the next “big” race may still be 6-7 months away.
During the winter, some folks never take a break, some folks take several months off, and some folks kind of do an “in-between”. Based on my years of racing professionally, and coaching for QT2 Systems, I’ve learned a set of principles that I think are the best, and sharing them will hopefully simplify some of your “winter training decisions”.
Sick And Tired? Here's What To Do About Training.
As triathletes our approach to training can be detrimental to outcomes. We start a season with a goal, a training plan, and a drive to get’r done at all costs. We have set up a training season, with a goal time, and goal placement in mind. Our wiring at an early age is to ignore signals from the body and be tough in our athletic pursuits. You have workouts on the schedule, and need to check off those boxes. You need to show commitment at all costs to the “plan”. This mentality of checking off the boxes, ultimately leads to sub optimal performance on race day. Then the head scratching starts. Illness is an experience we all have in a season. How you deal with illness during training can be a variable that can make or break your race day performance.
December Mission Plan Special - $119!
QT2 Systems is offering, during December ONLY, a one-year introductory rate to its Annual Mission Plan Program! Sign up for QT2 Mission Plans between today and December 31st using code "DEC119" and receive a $36 discount for a 1 year period. This discount reduces the rate to an affordable $119/28 days. Mission Plans are a fully custom and fully supported training program built around your limiters and your race schedule. To read more about Mission Plans and to sign up, click HERE.
2018 Camps!
QT2 Systems is excited to announce its 2018 CAMP LINEUP, with the addition of two new camps across its brands for 2018! See the full line-up here.
Training Tactics For The Winter Months
Triathlon training through the colder months can be a challenge for those of us who live where it snows. And even if it doesn’t snow where you live, it’s darker and colder. When you add to that the holidays that go along with a lot of those colder months, it can be a really difficult time to remain motivated to train. But maintaining fitness is important for your training as well as your overall health, and there are certainly things you can do to keep going during the colder, darker months of the year.
2017 Kona Race Week Mission Plan Sale
QT2 Systems is offering, during Kona race week ONLY, a one-year introductory rate to its Annual Mission Plan Program! Sign up for QT2 Mission Plans between today and October 15th using code "KONA20" and receive a 20% discount for a 1 year period. This discount reduces the rate to an affordable $124/28 days. Mission Plans are a fully custom and fully supported training program built around your limiters and your race schedule. To read more about Mission Plans and to sign up, click HERE.
QT2 Partners With iracelikeagirl Triathlon Team!
QT2 Systems, LLC is excited to partner with the iracelikeagirl Women’s Triathlon Team and Community, founded by our very own coach and professional triathlete, Angela Naeth. QT2 systems, in conjunction Angela, will launch iracelikeagirl training plans!