Reflecting on the Recent FTP Test
Post contributed by Karleen Scase As soon as we hear the words “FTP test” we instantly drift to thinking about the most intimidating and hard twenty minutes of cycling training we willRead More…
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Friday Favorite: Whitewater Granola Bars
Club member Coleene recently made these wonderful granola bars and handed them out after a tough track session. They are a favorite recipe of hers from the Whitewater Cooks cookbook. Specifically, thisRead More…
Injury Reducing Strategies
Post contributed by Karleen Scase As athletes we are continually putting stress on our bodies to perform. We have expectations from our body but what are we doing to reduce the stressRead More…
Time for a Test!
Hearing the words “time for a test” can elicit a range of emotions among athletes. Some immediately go into fight or flight mode while others get excited to “see where they areRead More…
The Swim “Warm Up”
The “Warm Up” What is the proper way to warm up for a swim session? An effective warm-up is essential for a productive, injury mitigation and successful workout. A warm-up, whether forRead More…
Oliver Training Camp
The Oliver, BC training camp is jointly hosted by LYNX Triathlon and The Doctrine and will run May 2 – 6, 2019. This training camp is suited for triathletes of all abilitiesRead More…
Functional Strength Training – Weeks 3-6
Now that I’ve been working with Amanda for six weeks I’m realizing that it takes baby steps to make long term changes. I’m also learning how my poor posture has contributed toRead More…
LYNX Mock Swim Meet
Although swimming is a hybrid individual/team sport, the swim meet is clearly a team atmosphere. Teammates cheer for one another and a sense of kinship is formed as swimmers chase the outerRead More…
Friday Favorite – Kale Salad with Tahini Miso Garlic Dressing
I like kale but quite honestly, I do not love it…UNLESS it has some form of a garlic miso dressing on it! I had a delicious kale salad at LYNX Club memberRead More…
Clearing up the Questions
Post contributed by Karleen Scase Having a clear understanding of a workout a coach has provided is important to get the most out of each workout. To execute properly we need toRead More…