by Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Expert Coach & Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher | What is this crazy thing called triathlon? Three sports in one event—usually swim, bike, and run, and usually in that order. It’s a great way to expand your skill set and your approach to training…

By Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher
In Part 1, we looked at what goes into sports nutrition products. Here’s how to use them to best effect in your workouts and races…

By Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher
Each athlete will have a different set of nutritional needs, based on metabolic rate, stomach sensitivity, intensity of exercise, sweat rate, and other factors. Here are some guidelines on what works for me and my athletes…

by Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher
Here on Athleta Chi, you’ll find my plans to get you through a fast 5K, 10K, or half marathon race. But if you’re not already running, that doesn’t mean it’s out of reach…

By Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher
I know from personal experience how intimidating beginning a yoga practice can be. I first tried yoga when I dropped in on a popular teacher’s class. What looked so easy on the other side of the studio’s glass doors proved to be incredibly difficult…

By Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher
The half marathon suffers from its label as half. Completing this distance is an accomplishment belittled by the name of the race—it feels like a whole adventure, not half of anything. At the same time, this is a distance that most runners can accomplish without undue trouble. You—yes, you—can probably finish a half feeling good…

By Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher
Ready to build on your 5K success? Running a 10K requires more sustained focus than the 5K. You’ll probably learn some interesting facts about yourself and how you handle intensity, and this in turn gives you more strength in all areas of your life…

By Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher
Maybe you used to run but got out of the habit when life got in the way. Maybe you’re happy with your current gym routine and the occasional jog. Maybe you already run some and feel intrigued by the stories of your friends who run marathons. Training for a 5K is a great place to start your trip to becoming a runner…