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About TriCoachDara

I have been a multi-sport coach since 2001 and during that time I have trained hundreds of athletes for whom triathlon, running, biking, fitness and health must fit into very busy lives. My clientele includes lawyers, doctors, full time mothers, office workers, school teachers, nurses, and entrepreneurs – and every one of them has a jam packed schedule. My goal is to help each athlete strike a balance between training to their maximum potential and balancing the various other aspects of their lives, as well as to provide all the information they need to perform at their best and stay healthy and injury free.

Good swimming tips from USA- Triathlon

https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/News/Blogs/Multisport-Lab/2019/January/11/10-Common-Freestyle-Swim-Mistakes-and-how-to-Correct-Them?utm_source=MZ&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=april2019&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTUdGak56YzFZak14T0RVdyIsInQiOiJMZ24rYUQ0bWx4NXJnTjg4Z0xqRDUyNmJGUFZwNCtCK1gySEh1OTRQeHJrUG9CXC85UmUxNmtIVUplTzlQUUdhWXVLUDcwMGdoVndlYjhZRFVVTWpWUHhreEFYYnFIc1J0SG44Q2czbjE4WWtIOGd5XC8xdVlucGlvVnNyRDdSanRSIn0%3D

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Be more green on your bike!

https://trainright.com/cycling-less-environmentally-friendly/?utm_source=ctsnewsletter&utm_medium=email&inf_contact_key=f01cd10ba4efc0f6fad1db3dcc9f137c

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CTS training’s tips for stressless triathlon transitions.

https://trainright.com/triathlon-transition-setup/?utm_source=ctsnewsletter&utm_medium=email&inf_contact_key=d8117eaafafc6e743dda664d312a8c03

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Coach McMillan on Surviving the pre-race freak out.

EXCERPT SURVIVING THE MARATHON FREAK-OUT Yesterday, we launched the online version of Greg’s best-selling book, Surviving the Marathon Freak-Out and the response has been amazing! Even athletes who have the paperback version are excited for this online version because they … Continue reading

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Pre-race or workout nutrition, by Carrie Mccusker.

Deciding what to eat before a workout can be tricky. If the session follows a night of sleep with your body in a fasted state, it seems like common sense to eat something. If you are doing a pre-lunch workout, … Continue reading

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My recent fave articles

Fix your nutritional challenges during an Ultra. https://trainright.com/nutritional-challenges-ultrarunning-overcome/?utm_source=ctsnewsletter&utm_medium=email&inf_contact_key=3a43c5036ff17b5042fcfb2a616bb837 Improve your mental game so your physical goals can be accomplished. https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/how-to-train-for-mental-toughness/?utm_source=tpr&utm_medium=email&utm_content=user&utm_campaign=20190302_weekly_news OMG: Dr Susan Kleiner on why Ketosis is not the ideal state for setting yourself up to win. https://www.huffinesinstitute.org/Resources/Videos/ArticleID/1850/Video-Dr-Susan-Kleiner-2018-Hilliard-Discussion-Scholar What … Continue reading

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Great video for exercises for hip strength and stability

https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/essential-hip-strength-workouts-for-runners/?utm_campaign=Essential_Hip_Strength_Workouts_for_Runners&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SocialToaster

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Recent interesting articles- Enjoy!

9 Rules for athletic success. https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/ironman-sarah-piampianos-nine-rules-for-athletic-success/?utm_source=tpr&utm_medium=email&utm_content=user&utm_campaign=20190112_weekly_news How to set goals for your season: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/how-to-set-real-goals-for-your-next-season/?utm_campaign=How_to_Set_Real_Goals_For_Your_Next_Season&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SocialToaster Baking Soda as a performance enhancer:  A great 55 minute workout: https://trainright.com/indoor-cycling-workout-quick-fix/?utm_source=ctsnewsletter&utm_medium=email&inf_contact_key=1e3faf9ce48ae1daf834690eb702a3071825843094591e7251122aea6cd26eec Fix the fade at the end of your marathon: https://www.mcmillanrunning.com/fixing-the-fade-feeling-strong-in-the-final-miles/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Finally+fix+the+fade+%2B+Relaunching+your+running+career&utm_campaign=Newsletter+November+20%2C+2018+Fix+Fade CBD- is it right … Continue reading

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My recent favorite articles from the web

What are you doing for mental recovery?: http://mcmillanrunning.activehosted.com/index.php?action=social&chash=051e4e127b92f5d98d3c79b195f2b291.944&s=957721c58613d2527fa720a632b3e4a0 Info on Critical Power (CP): Watch “CP Model Fitting – an explainer” on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/288970512?ref=em-share and Watch “Critical Power – an explainer” on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/283303558?ref=em-share How to deal with cold water/fill in … Continue reading

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Pay attention to changes in your HR- we are not invincible!

https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/why-endurance-athletes-should-watch-a-high-heart-rate/?utm_campaign=Why_Endurance_Athletes_Should_Watch_a_High_Heart_Rate&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SocialToaster

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