Christopher BreenMar 112 minBe Kind to Your KneesWe place about 4 times our bodyweight across our joints with running, and our lower extremity joints are placed through approximately...
Christopher BreenJun 19, 202110 minThe 8 Most Common Triathlete Injuries-And What To Do About ThemEach triathlon discipline comes with its own hazards, but these common injuries can be avoided if you know what causes them. The article...
Christopher BreenApr 29, 20215 minThe Top Two Keys to RecoveryThe world is inundated with opinions, quick fixes and “bio-hacks” to become better, faster, stronger and the triathlon world is no...
Christopher BreenFeb 19, 20211 minMuscular Endurance: What Is It and How Do We Supercharge it?What is muscular endurance and why is it important for triathletes to develop muscular endurance? See my recent contribution at...
Christopher BreenJan 16, 20211 minAerobic Capacity Workouts: Engine Building 101Aerobic capacity and aerobic capacity workouts. What's the deal and why are these terms so important for triathletes? See my recent...
Christopher BreenJun 24, 20203 minWhat I Miss: The Joy of RacingThis month like many other athletes I would have been racing in another triathlon. It would have been another half-IRONMAN distance race...
Christopher BreenJun 9, 20201 minFocus on TodayConsistent training starts with stringing a few days in a row of uninterrupted training, which then leads to a few weeks, followed by a...
Christopher BreenJan 9, 20202 minAvoiding IllnessWinter is in full swing and with that comes increased indoor training and often times more time just generally spent indoors. This in...
Christopher BreenNov 4, 20195 minUnderstanding Rating of Perceived ExertionOften the best indicator of effort is simply your own ability to rate your exertion. Is your effort an easy effort, moderate effort, or...
Christopher BreenAug 29, 20192 minThree Tools to Prevent Stress-Related InjuriesWith any sport there is an inherent risk of injury. Although triathlon minimizes the risk of injury by incorporating cross training...
Christopher BreenJun 25, 20192 minDear Coach"What's the best way to increase my swim yardage?" Swim training provides many benefits for the triathlete and at various times of the...
Alice OglethorpeJun 6, 20193 minThe Truth About Fat Burning ExerciseThe below article was originally published for the FitBit Get Moving Blog on May 6, 2019. It is written by Alice Oglethorpe. ...
Christopher BreenMar 29, 20192 minOne-Hour Workout: Trainer Strength-Stacker Bike WorkoutBuild power during the off-season with this week’s unique bike/strength training workout. This week’s workout is brought to you by...
Christopher BreenFeb 9, 20193 minTraining in the Transition PhaseIf you raced late into the season last year, then you are probably still in your “offseason” or “transition phase.” This phase of...
Scott DouglasDec 21, 20185 minWhy the fat-burning heart rate zone is a myth - The Washington PostThe below article was originally published in The Washington Post on December 18, 2018. It is written by author and Runners World...
Christopher BreenNov 30, 20184 minPractice NutritionIn order to be adept at something we need to consistently practice what we know and continually seek out new knowledge. After getting an...
Christopher BreenOct 17, 20184 minWhat Triathletes Can Learn by Using Power Meters and Heart Rate MonitorsAlmost every triathlete nowadays has access to a power meter and many more have access to a heart rate monitor. Every triathlete though...
Christopher BreenAug 3, 20182 minGood Days and Bad DaysArnaud Démare is a 26 year old professional cyclist from France who races for the UCI World Team Groupama - FDJ. He has significant...
Christopher BreenJul 27, 20183 minLife Really is GoodThis one is too good not to share. It is not technical, not triathlon specific, or about a specific workout. It is simply a small...
Christopher BreenMay 18, 20183 minExperienceHave you ever read the quote “experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted”? In my opinion there is no phrase better...