IT band syndrome causes and treatment are essential knowledge for any triathlete pushing their limits. This frustrating overuse injury can sideline your training when you need consistency most. I have worked with athletes who have struggled with this condition through all three disciplines, and I understand the unique challenges triathletes face. The iliotibial band is … Read more
You are 15 miles into a long run. Your legs feel heavy. Your energy is tanking. You reach for another energy gel but your stomach churns at the thought. I have been there. The real food vs gels for endurance debate is not just about preference. It is about performance. After fueling for three marathons … Read more
That sharp ache around your kneecap that shows up mid-run and lingers through the rest of your day is something most endurance athletes know too well. Runner’s knee affects up to 25% of runners and triathletes at some point in their training, making it one of the most common overuse injuries in multisport. I have … Read more
Electrolytes for athletes are electrically charged minerals that power every muscle contraction, nerve signal, and heartbeat during training and competition. When you sweat during a long run, intense bike session, or open water swim, you lose more than just water. You lose sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium that your body cannot function without. In this … Read more
I remember the first time I felt that stabbing pain in my heel. It was , six weeks out from my A-race, and I had just stepped out of bed onto my hardwood floor. That first morning step felt like someone was driving a knife into the bottom of my foot. Like many triathletes, I … Read more
Endurance athletes face a frustrating paradox when it comes to sodium. General health guidelines tell us to reduce salt intake for heart health. Yet spend three hours sweating through a long brick workout, and your body is literally crying out for sodium replacement. I have seen this confusion play out at countless triathlon events. Athletes … Read more
Nothing derails a training block quite like that first sharp step out of bed in the morning. If you are a triathlete or runner who has experienced that stabbing heel pain, you already know how debilitating plantar fasciitis can be. What causes plantar fasciitis is a question I hear constantly from athletes at the Nautica … Read more
Crossing the finish line is just the beginning of your race journey. What you do in the hours and days following your race will determine how quickly you bounce back and how strong you’ll be for your next training cycle. Our team has worked with hundreds of athletes who have raced the Nautica Malibu Triathlon … Read more
You wake up, swing your legs over the bed, and take that first step. The sharp, stabbing pain in your heel stops you cold. If you are a runner or triathlete, that morning heel pain is the dreaded calling card of plantar fasciitis. I have been there myself. Three months before my first half-Ironman, that … Read more
Active recovery is low-intensity exercise performed after strenuous workouts or on rest days to promote muscle recovery and prepare your body for the next training session. Examples include walking, easy swimming, light cycling, yoga, and foam rolling. This approach keeps blood flowing to muscles without adding stress, helping remove metabolic waste like lactic acid while … Read more