Carb Loading: What is it and how do you incorporate it before a race? Carb loading is a widely used nutrition strategy among endurance athletes, including triathletes, to maximize muscle glycogen stores - the stored form of carbohydrates that serves as a primary fuel source during prolonged, high-intensity exercise like a triathlon. During events such as Olympic-distance, 70.3, or full Ironman races, your body relies heavily on glycogen for energy, especially when pushing

If you ask me for one advice on how to become a better athlete: Be Coachable. Whether you're a rookie stepping onto the field for the first time or a seasoned veteran with years of experience, the willingness to learn and adapt is what makes the difference. Being coachable means having an open mindset, ready to absorb feedback and adapt to new techniques. It’s not merely about nodding your head at a coach’s instructions; it’s about actively engaging, asking questions, and str

Hi everyone. Sergio here. Today I want to share a perspective on injuries—the ones that appear without much warning or obvious reason. No one wants to be injured. No one enjoys being unable to train swim, bike, and run. But sometimes these forced pauses are necessary. They allow us to develop over the long term and make us aware of areas in our body that need improvement—areas that, if addressed, can benefit us for years to come. We spend so many hours training, repeating the