In the previous edition of this “dealing with injuries/pain” blog series, I discussed some guidelines for when an athlete might be able to train through some sort of injury or pain, vs when a hard stop might be indicated. But, even if an athlete is able to continue working through pain, that doesn’t mean that nothing should be done otherwise in order to try to address it, especially when pain levels fall into that “yellow zone” 3-5/10 range. Plus, even low levels of pain aren’t fun, so even though we might not want to stop training entirely, of course we still want to make it better, and get past any injuries in order to progress in the longer term! When niggles strike and maintaining fitness is important, some considerations can be made in order to decrease provocative stresses on the body, while still working towards goals.

Looking to improve your core strength? Join Coach Reem Jishi for the first in a three part Core Strength Progression Series.

Let’s face it - injuries happen in triathlon. QT2 Systems Coach, Physical Therapist and Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist Jennie Hansen walks through the factors to consider in deciding whether your injury is one you can or should train through. This is the first in a four part series.

QT2 Systems Coach, Physical Therapist and Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist Jennie Hansen takes you through mobility and stability exercises to improve posture. This routine will help you open up your chest muscles and strengthen your upper back and shoulder blade muscles.

Looking for a new challenge? Try this fun TRX Core workout with Coach Reem Jishi.

Meet The Cycling Formula athlete Matt Walczak coached by John Spinney.

As summer draws to a close, we’re getting close to that annual “off season” we triathletes partake in each fall and winter. It’s the time of year for dabbling in a new sport and flexing different muscles that we don’t have time to use when the weekly schedule is consumed by swim, bike, and run. Mountain biking can be the perfect sport for the offseason because it allows you to spend time off the roads with the added bonus of improving the (dreaded) triathlete bike handling skills.

Meet The Cycling Formula athlete Paris Wallace coached by Reem Jishi.

Join OutRival Racing and The Cycling Formula Coach Reem Jishi as she takes you through the third progression in this full body TRX series.

Meet The Cycling Formula one on one athlete Melissa Geista coached by Damon Telepak.