Measuring effort
Heart rate– If you know your maximum heart rate values or threshold values then it is easy to work backwards…
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Three awesome tips for staying fueled for longer races
The human body can last, on average, 60-90 minutes on its stored muscle glycogen. Muscle glycogen (carbohydrate) is the primary…
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Run pacing
Your goal pace is very important to nail down early on in the program. It’s all about effort and the…
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Endurance bike rides
One of the most basic and effective training sessions you can include in your week is an endurance bike ride….
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Thinking of doing a triathlon? Here are some tips on how to start
Editors Note: A version of this article was originally published at the MEC blog Probably the most important step you…
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The importance of including swim sprints in your program
Endurance athletes often neglect the higher intensity energy systems in their training. Sprinting in all three of the primary triathlon…
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What should I do if I miss a workout?
Missing workouts can be frustrating especially if you are someone who likes to check off all of your boxes every…
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How big gear intervals can increase your ability to generate power on the bike
Including big gear or low cadence biking in your program can improve your cycling dramatically. Big gear or low cadence…
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Improve your multi-sport game by competing in single sports
Competing in each of swim, bike and run separately can do wonders for your multisport game. When you compete in…
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Recovery runs should be easy but never sloppy
Easy sessions can help you recover but easy should never be sloppy. Sloppy training happens when you switch off mentally…
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Impact tolerance- The most important thing you might not be considering in your run training
The ability to tolerate impact is one of the most underestimated factors when considering run training. Too often we focus…
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Workout of the week- seated vs. standing bike
Standing on your bike is a great skill to develop. Standing allows you to generate power with your body weight…
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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…
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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…
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Threshold Swimming- Short Rest Intervals
Short rest interval swimming is one of the most effective ways to improve your swimming. Threshold swim sets are commonplace…
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Strength and core in multisport racing
Programs for endurance sports often neglect some basic strength and core training. At B78 we feel it is essential to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Featured Athlete: Andy Cuthbertson
After 30 years Andy headed back to Kona! After a 30 year hiatus Andy headed back to the big island…
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Featured B78 Athlete: Angela Vacchino
“I raced for the Factory Team Arctic Cat for many years as a top Female Pro level rider. I raced…
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5 Tips on How to be Mentally Tougher
Here are 5 ways to be mentally tougher! Making sure you are clear on exactly what you want to accomplish…
