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Aflac Iron Girl Columbia Tri 101 Workshop
TRI WORKSHOP IN COLUMBIA, MD, July 19-20: Have a successful and memorable Iron Girl Triathlon Experience by learning the fundamentals of multisport training while discovering the secrets of racing the Columbia Iron Girl Triathlon from Coach Troy (The Official Coach of Iron Girl) and his expert staff at The Triathlon Academy. A combination of classroom instruction and training, this workshop will give you the information you'll need to maximize your results and truly enjoy your Iron Girl Triathlon training and racing experience! . . . keep reading
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CoachTroy.com Podcast Show: Interview with top Pro Triathlete, TJ Tollakson
A man of considerable natural athletic talent, drive and focus, pro triathlete TJ Tollakson is quickly reaching the pinnacle of the sport. A former bodybuilder, 27 yr. old Tollakson discovered triathlon in 2001 and quickly reached National class status, winning the USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals in 2004. An engineer by trade, TJ took a leave of absence to pursue his passion for triathlon and turn pro. . . . keep reading
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Age and Treachery Can Defeat Youth and Enthusiasm
By Bobbie Williams
If you have reached 30 years of age you have already begun losing muscle mass. If you are over 40 you have begun to lose bone mass as well. Scary thought isn't it? It is such a sneaky process…you hardly notice it. But don't lose heart. There is a lot you can do to prolong your athletic career. How would you like to stop the slide? If you are already seeing the effects of aging it's possible to slow this trend. And in some cases it's even possible to actually reverse losses. . . . keep reading
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Swimming Stroke Drills - Part I
by Bobbie Williams
A lot of triathletes neglect doing stroke drills because they consider drills boring or not an efficient use of their time. Some triathletes don't do drills because they don't understand what they are doing, or the purpose of the drill. However elite swimmers spend a large percentage of their training time practicing correct technique. Developing a good technique can do more for your swim split than churning out thousands of yards practicing an ineffective swim stroke . . . keep reading
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SNOW ANGEL FITNESS SERIES: Video Clip Montage
Get Stronger and Leaner by using the Snow Angel Fitness Series featuring personal trainer and Ironman competitor, Dale Benedict! Part of the Troy Jacobson Training Videos Series collection, Snow Angel Fitness DVDs focus on functional training methods, helping people of all fitness levels realize gains in strength and coordination while toning and shaping their bodies. . . . keep reading
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TRAILER: COMING SOON - Madison Wisconsin Training Ride Video!
Our newest addition to the 'ON THE ROAD' series, Madison Wisconsin Training Ride, is in the pipeline and will be available soon! This approximately 3-hour virtual workout dvd covers much of the Iron distance triathlon race course in Madison, offering a great perspective of the race from the bike. Join Coach Troy and top age group athletes from Team Gear West as they ride with you through the corn fields. Learn from the coach as he instructs you on various technique and strategy issues for faster riding and racing. . . . keep reading
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Trailer: Coming Soon! Spinervals 29.0 - Dropping the Hammer!
High Intensity training at its finest! That's how we describe one of our newest titles to be released sometime this Summer 2008...Spinervals 29.0 - "Dropping the Hammer!".
Join Coach Troy and athletes from the New Jersey cycling and multisport community for this high intensity one hour workout featuring sets that will make your eyes water and your legs burn!
Members of CoachTroy.com will be offered a special price when this and other new videos are released so stay tuned or join today! . . . keep reading
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2008 Triathlon 101 Workshop - Maryland
Enjoy photos from our 2008 Tri 101 Workshop held in April in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Designed for the beginner and intermediate level multisport athlete, Coach Troy's Tri 101 Workshops offer participants a combination of lectures from various experts as well as training over the course of the program, typically a day or weekend. Always a fun and educational experience, hundreds of athletes have 'graduated' from the program since the coach first started conducting them in 1995. . . . keep reading
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The CoachTroy.com Podcast Show: Colleen Kelley
Colleen Kelley, PhD. is a college professor in the chemistry department at the University of Arizona and has competed in triathlon since 1991. Also a Triathlon Academy Coach, Colleen co-founded a foundation (M-Motion) to raise awareness and raise money to battle Pancreatic Cancer. Learn more Colleen and what makes her reach out to help others. . . . keep reading
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Think Outside the Protein Box for Recovery.
Carbohydrate is the recovery nutrient.
ILANA KATZ MS, RD, LD
Different activities require different energy, or metabolic, requirements on muscles and as a result, muscles necessitate different nutritional components when they work for speed, power, and/or endurance. A burst of energy, or high power and speed, over a short period of time are called anaerobic activities, which are almost entirely reliant upon glycogen (muscle carbohydrates) and phosphocreatine (source of energy for muscular contraction). Resistance training presents an obstacle in terms of balancing the anaerobic system with the aerobic system. . . . keep reading
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Increase Your 5k Performance through Proper Nutrition
ILANA KATZ MS, RD, LD
For many, the phrase "increase your performance for a 5k" conjures images of supplements and ergogenic aids. An ergogenic aid is something that claims to enhance energy and performance. Wise athletes treat food as fuel. Like fuel for a car, energy for an aerobic, intense event, such as a 5k, has an optimal blend. Carbohydrate and fats are the optimal energy for high intensity aerobic exercise. Typically, an athlete should have enough fat stored to get through a 5k race without having to "eat" more fat; carbohydrates thus becomes the focus for this event. . . . keep reading
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Here's what our members are saying ...
I just completed IMFL for my 1st IM and wanted to send a note of thanks for your help via your IronFocus CD! The mantra of "Gut Check Time" kept ringing in my head as I ran that last 10k. All in all your CD was one of the primary reasons I was able to finish in the top 30% of both overall and my age group (M40-44). I figure that was pretty good for a "non-athlete" who ran (the whole thing, btw) his first marathon as the last leg of his first IM!! Again, thanks for the training tool...it made my first Iron-experience an absolute blast!!
Paul Schon -
IM Finisher
Hey Coach: I can attest the brutal conditions at IM Wisconsin. I would like to thank you for helping me make it through. Recalling all of the Spinerval sessions of "Mental Toughness" and "Tough Love", along with listening to your Ironfocus CD, I was able to muster up the correct mental attitude to finish the race, and feel good about the results. Thanks again!
Randy Paar -
Ironman Finisher
As a long-time runner and fitness enthusiast, but new to the world of cycling, I appreciated the attention and expertise provided at the recent Tucson Training Camp. Coach Troy was an incredible source of knowledge and motivation, giving newcomers to the sport as much attention as provided to the more experienced athletes. The camp was a fantastic learning and training experience, as well as being a great deal of fun. I came away with a renewed sense of training purpose and motivation, in addition to making a number of wonderful friendships. I look forward to attending again next year, and would encourage anyone interested in cycling or multi-sport to attend one of Coach Troy's camps!
Michelle Spina -
New England -
Triathlete
I just want to say that I have been a home video exerciser for about 20 years. YIKES!! I have all the series from t.v. & others you find only on line. I would just like to say out of everthing out there, there is nothing like Spinervals! They all Rock. Coach Troy is the best motivator out there. He should really be proud of himself! I feel like a triathlete myself every time I complete a Spinervals workout. Keep up the fantastic workouts. Thanks.
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About Coach Troy
