What should I do if I miss a workout?
Missing a workout is not the end of the world. Here are some tips on how to manage missed training sessions Continue reading
How big gear intervals can increase your ability to generate power on the bike
Big gear or low cadence intervals can help improve your cycling dramatically by increasing your ability to generate torque and increase muscle recruitment Continue reading
Improve your multi-sport game by competing in single sports
If you want to get faster at multisport events consider competing in each of the sports individually Continue reading
Recovery runs should be easy but never sloppy
Running easy is a great way to help recovery but easy running should never be sloppy running Continue reading
Impact tolerance- The most important thing you might not be considering in your run training
Tolerance to impact is one of the most important considerations you should make when building out your running program Continue reading
Learning to stand on your bike will help you generate more power!
Learning to stand when you are riding your bike is a very important skill to develop Continue reading
Sports nutrition products for training and racing
The sport nutrition market has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry. There are many different products available for pre, during and post workout nutrition. Most of these companies have grown from offering one product to offering a whole spectrum of products. Most of these products focus on one of three important areas- pre workout, during … Continue reading
Nine core strength moves to improve your training
The primary objective of core strength exercise is to target your core, back and hip stabilizer muscles. Here are nine moves we like: clamshells, side leg raises, plank, pee squeeze… Continue reading
Threshold swimming- short rest intervals
A great swim workout to include in your training is a regular set of threshold 100’s on a short rest interval Continue reading
Strength and core in multisport racing
B78 we feel it is essential to continually address your core, back and hip stability. The primary objective is to target your core, back and hip stabilizer muscles… Continue reading
Having a coach keeps you accountable
Being accountable to another person is sometimes easier than being accountable to ourselves. If you have to meet a group of people for a run at 9am chances are you will be there at 8:55am. If you plan to run by yourself at 9am chances are you will leave at 9:15am. Our athletes tell us … Continue reading
Keeping on top of speed during the winter months
Consistent terrain to run on can limit your ability to run fast during the winter months. If snow and ice are a regular occurrence in your hometown it can be tough to run fast while staying safe. Including even small amounts of faster running will help you maintain your leg turnover and stay on top … Continue reading
Importance of pull sets in your swim program
Including some pull sets in your swim program is a great way to incorporate very specific strength work in the pool. Pulling can be done with or without paddles. Pulling takes out any propulsion that you might gain from… Continue reading
Use cross country skiing as a great winter training option
Ditch the bike and run gear this winter and hit the cross-country ski trails. Skate and classic skiing offer a tremendous cross over to biking and running respectively. Cross- country skiing is low impact, which means you can go for several hours without much risk and it is off road, which means you will be … Continue reading
Mental Training Series with Shannon Thompson
Join Shannon Thompson on the first Monday of every month starting December 2018 at 6pm PST. These group sessions will address some of the key mental training and mental toughness strategies that will help you be your best! All of the sessions will be recorded so if you cannot make it you will be able … Continue reading
