Post Race Interview with Carrie Lester When you are one of the best triathletes in the world, consistently finish in the top 10 at the World Championships, and have to defend an Ironman title, it’s no surprise that you have a constant target on your back....
By Carrie Lester - Professional Triathlete The long build run…cringe… It’s always the one for me that can be the hardest – more mentally than physically. But when done right can add a great deal of strength and endurance to the legs, and mind! Here are 5...
With the first half of the triathlon season in the rear-view mirror, there’s nobody looking forward to the rest of the year more than professional triathlete Carrie Lester. Earlier this month. Lester, the KIS Coaching coach and athlete, who is coached by boyfriend and professional...
Nothing could be worse for a professional triathlete than to be constantly fighting off a slew of, what seems like, never-ending injuries. While many might throw in the towel on their careers earlier than they planned, very few actually stick it out through the pain...
by Patrick Evoe Jimmy Buffett has a good song titled "A Pirate Looks at 40." In my eleventh year racing as a professional triathlete, I too had to look at turning 40. Even though I'm still 23 in my head, I know the realities of advancing age...
By Laurel Wassner, Pro Triathlete Most people know of triathlon as a combination of swimming, biking and running. Knowing how to switch from one sport to the next is a crucial part of the race. These transitions may be a small percentage of the overall time, but they...
Protein: Really the superstar? Most Americans eat more protein than they need each day. Intake beyond the body’s needs is unnecessary & can possibly have negative effects. The big question is, what are the body’s needs? Obviously, each person’s protein needs are different, and those needs...
By Carrie Lester, Pro Triathlete and Coach I am not a doctor, an exercise scientist, or any other scholar when it comes to identifying signs of overtraining or when we as athletes are simply in need of a few easy days. I am, however a coach...
By Scott Defillipis, Pro Triathlete & Coach Racing a triathlon in extreme heat (90 degrees Fahrenheit or above) is something that some human beings can handle naturally. These are generally smaller athletes with low sweat rates, athletes that live in warm climates and never have to...
With 2018 in full swing, there’s never been a better time to dip into your marathon bucket list and pull out a winner or two. Marathons are growing in participation and popularity all around the country, but there are a handful of races that stand...
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