Bob ByardFeb 1, 2020The 6 "Ps" of a New SeasonBy Bob Byard, Certified USA-T Level II Triathlon Coach Let me make a few suggestions as you build, monitor, OR revise your “plan of...
Bob ByardJan 1, 2020The Off Season 5 "Rs"By Bob Byard, Certified USA-Triathlon Coach & Certified Personal Fitness Trainer First of all, I hope that 2021 was a successful year for...
Bob ByardDec 23, 2019My 2021 Xmas Tree and Athletic Year AnalogyBy Bob Byard, Certified USA-T Level II Triathlon Coach I’m putting this out as a look back on how 2019 unfolded, maybe as just a rambling...
Bob ByardNov 15, 2019Get Ready Now For 2022By Bob Byard, Certified USA-T Level II Triathlon Coach If you’re interested in gaining a huge advantage over next Season’s competitors,...
Bob ByardJul 1, 2019Nutrition & Hydration 101By Bob Byard, Certified USA-T Level II Triathlon Coach Nutrition and hydration are “different animals” compared to pace, form, distance,...
Bob ByardJun 1, 2019A Comprehensive PlanBy Bob Byard, Certified USA-T Level II Triathlon Coach OK, so you’ve heard about some interesting races or selected a couple, and/or have...
Bob ByardFeb 16, 2019Sports PsycheAs the 2022 Season progresses, I hope you’re doing the right things to strengthen, test, and use one of the most important assets you...
Bob ByardNov 1, 2018Pace & Patience By Bob Byard, Certified USA-T Level II Triathlon Coach The mantra for my coaching philosophy to get athletes to train and race smart is...
Bob ByardAug 1, 2018Sticking to the Training Plan By Bob Byard, Certified USA-T Level II Triathlon Coach The dedication you put into your workouts should reflect the most effective use of...
Bob ByardApr 30, 2018A.I.D.S. & B.L.A.H.sI have a confession to make to everyone I know -- I’ve had recurring AIDS and sometimes have had relapses of the BLAHS in the past few...
Bob ByardMar 1, 2018Things in ThreesPerhaps like some of you, I get some of my best ideas and think up the neatest things during my long workouts. They aren’t distracting,...
Bob ByardOct 31, 2017Selecting a “Good” First Time Ironman Race As for a "good" first Ironman, there are several variables involved. And hopefully you realize that there are also no "easy" Ironman...
Bob ByardSep 1, 2017Post-Season Evaluation for New-Season FocusNOW is the best time to look back at the previous months of 2021 and decide what needs to be “changed” to train and race better in the...
Bob ByardAug 1, 2017Sticking to The Training Plan - ExceptionsThe dedication you put into your workouts should reflect the most effective use of limited time. The QUALITY of your workout performance...
Bob ByardJul 1, 2017My 14 Ironman Finishes and 4 DNF SynopsisWhich IM is my favorite? Each of them is special to me for the general memories, and their own peculiarities. And for the people I met. I...
Bob ByardJun 1, 2017Five Stages of InjuryThere are only two kinds of athletes: those that have been and those that will be injured. You will probably be injured for one of any...
Bob ByardMay 1, 2017Past Experience, Preparation & AttitudeIt's March 23rd 2001 and I'm sitting here in a hotel room in Birmingham Alabama two days before Powerman Alabama and I’ve just decided...