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Endurance Tip Videocast with Coach Troy: Pacing
In this short Videocast, Endurance Tips with Coach Troy, the coach talks about the importance of pacing and especially the concept of not starting out too fast. The fact is that an overly ambitious start to any race, from a 5K to the 40K Time Trial on the bike, will result in a sub-standard performance overall. Start the race 'under control' and finish strong!
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Xtri Chats With Coach Troy Jacobson
By Betsy Delcour, 3/19/2009
Perhaps most famous for being the creator of Spinervals and it's sister DVD Runnervals, Troy Jacobson can be credited as one of the founders of remote coaching in the triathlon industry. A football player-turned-pro triathlete back in the late 80s, Troy started his revolution a few years later with the then-high tech Fax-A-Coach business...and things took off from there! Here's what Troy had to say about life as a pro these days, compared to the 90s, his recent post as National Director of Endurance Training at Life Time Fitness, and who's tougher: football players or triathletes...
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Endurance Tip - The Gray Zone
What is the difference between 'training' and 'exercising'? In this brief Endurance Tip Videocast from Coach Troy, he touches on the topic of 'gray zone' training and why it's better to have a clear and defined purpose for each workout you do.




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Successful Indoor Tri at Life Time Fitness, Vernon Hills Athletic in Chicago!
ONE HOUR! That's all you need to become a triathlete. The Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon series is sweeping the nation with Indoor Tri's being held at most of the 83 clubs located throughout the country. Participants see how far they can go with a 10 minute swim, 30 minute stationary bike and 20 minute treadmill run. Times are compiled and then distances are calculated, with the persons 'traveling' the furthest placing high in the results standings. . . . keep reading

Endurance Tip Video from Coach Troy: Riding with your Knees Close to the Top Tube
Riding a bike is simple, right? All you need to do is turn the pedals in circles and off you go! This is true if you're just out riding for fun and recreation. If however, your goal is to ride faster and improve your performance, you'll need to focus on subtle aspects of proper pedaling technique. In this Endurance Tip Video from Coach Troy, he talks about the importance of keeping your knees close to your top tube.

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Coach Troy's Endurance Tips on Video!
Coach Troy talks about importance of adhering to the fundamentals of proper training. In this NEW feature from LifeTimeEndurance.com, Coach Troy Jacobson, Head Coach and National Director of Endurance Training at LIFE TIME FITNESS, offers short and insightful tips on everything related to endurance training and racing. No frills, honest and sometimes brutally 'to the point', this video series will give you the tools necessary to take your training to the next level. Check back frequently to hear it straight from the mouth of Coach Troy! . . . keep reading

It's a Little Thing Called Balance
Lou Cookson, LTF Florham Park, NJ
Just about everyone can swim, bike and run well enough to get in shape in order to complete a triathlon or individual endurance event. The key question is whether you are going to be satisfied with "just" finishing? Everyone is also trying to balance shaping up with the other responsibilities on their plates. I am going to suggest, to intentionally turn a phrase, that you balance in order to tri!
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Coach Jene' Popper Hong, Overland Park, KS
Jene' is here to help you meet your goals whether a 5 K run or an Ironman. Jene' believes in moving what we can to stay active and reduce stress within our lives, no matter age, physical limitations, or previous exercise experience. Her motto is to "Train for Life! Jene' was introduced to triathlon in her 30's never before having the swim, bike and run in her background...

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Just BREATHE!
Sarah Hankel, LTE Coach
Swimming is the most physically demanding aerobic activities for the primary reason of finding time to BREATHE! Often times we feel as if we are choking, panting, or gulping water instead of getting in a nice, relaxed and fluid breath. The battle of proper breathing for novice swimmers is often 90% of the problem when learning the great skill of swimming.

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LifeTimeEndurance.com Podcast: Interview with Champion Triathlete, Karen Smyers
Karen Smyers is one of the most successful triathletes in the world. A winner of Ironman Hawaii, the ITU World Championships and recently inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of fame, Karen discusses aging and the endurance athlete.




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Dec. 2, 2008: RENOWNED ENDURANCE SPORTS COACH TROY JACOBSON JOINS LIFE TIME FITNESS AS DIRECTOR OF ENDURANCE SPORTS TRAINING
Jacobson To Continue Company's Commitment to Provide Trainer and Fitness Education for Life Time Fitness Members.In this role, Jacobson will develop and launch training programs for triathlon, running, cycling and swimming linked to the Company's athletic events and other key regional event. He will also design an in-club coaching program through comprehensive educational programs that emphasize consistency and quality assurance and will create online coaching and training for Life Time members and staff. In addition, Jacobson will spearhead the creation of the Company's Running, Cycling and Triathlon interest groups. . . . keep reading

LifeTimeEndurance.com Podcast Show Featuring 2008 Ironman 70.3 World Champion - Joanna Zeiger
Joanna Zeiger is one of the best triathletes in the history of the sport, competing at a world class level at all distances from the olympic format to the Ironman. A member of the first U.S. Olympic Tri Team where she finished 4th overall to overall victories at the Ironman - Joanna has added yet another trophy to her trophy case with a World Championship win at the highly competitive Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida.


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Timing is Everything!
Valerie Gattis
There are so many articles out there with advice on what to eat, the ratios of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, other nutrients -- all very important. But what about when to eat what - wouldn't that be an important variable?



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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

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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