Move like a Pro: Triathlete Biking 101

Move like a Pro: Triathlete Biking 101

Are you ready for the biking portion of your next triathlon? Team Amino Vital Athletes chimed in with their best practices. Beth Andrew shared her ABCs of biking skills and Derek Smith gave us the 411 on selecting the right bike for a triathlon. Aero is Home: My coach taught me this one and experience proves her right! Your aerodynamic position reduces wind resistance at higher speeds. The more energy...

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Move like a Pro Triathlete: Swim like a Champ Basics

Move like a Pro Triathlete: Swim like a Champ Basics

According to Team Amino Vital Athlete and US Olympic medalist, Megan Jendrick, triathletes often overlook the swimming aspect of getting ready for a triathlon. It’s easy to critique yourself and say, “Ok, I can swim pretty well, so no problem.” But, you might not think about how different open water swimming is compared to pool swimming. Megan was surprised during her first open water swim. When she and Team Amino...

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Team AV Athlete Derek Smith shares how to get in gear for triathlons

Team AV Athlete Derek Smith shares how to get in gear for triathlons

May is triathlete month! Are you gearing up for your first triathlon or Ironman? This month we’ll share tips and tricks from our team of expert and everyday athletes, starting with getting in gear. Now that you’ve signed up for the race, what are you supposed to wear? Do you have the right running shoes, shorts or appropriate shirts? In this blog post, Team Amino Vital Athlete and seasoned triathlete,...

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Cadence 101: Tips for riding uphill, downhill and on flatland

Cadence 101: Tips for riding uphill, downhill and on flatland

When it comes to cycling, Team Amino Vital athlete Derek Smith loves to switch it up and tackle any obstacle with reckless abandon! Here’s his feedback on what to keep in mind when you’re riding uphill, downhill and on flatland. Uphill No matter the size of the hill, how you execute gear shifts will make all the difference between getting to the next level and bonking out. It is an...

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