by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jun 6, 2016 | Ironman, Podcast, Swimming, Triathlon
[powerpress] I’m honored to have two special guests on the podcast today: Jean Mellano, author of the memoir Slipped Away, and veteran, founding member, and executive director of the Airborne TriTeam, Ron Hurtado. Some background: I first met Steve Tarpinian in...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Feb 29, 2016 | Ask Coach Al, Core Stability and Strength, Functional Strength Training, Kettlebells, Musings from Coach Al, Triathlon
I’ve always found it fascinating how certain things end up developing a huge following, often becoming so popular they almost develop into cult status. In the fitness world there’s a million examples, and no better example than when it comes to...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Dec 16, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Coaching, Cycling, Running, Swimming, Triathlon
“The truth isn’t always popular, but it’s always the truth.” – unknown I’ve got some important (and very different) stuff to share with you today, and I know, because you’re busy you may not want to stop what...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Sep 10, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Mindset, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Triathlon
As a coach, people sometimes think I have all the answers… I don’t. No one does. The truth is, in order to be successful, sometimes the athlete needs to look in the mirror and ask themselves some questions… …so let me ask YOU….have...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jun 13, 2015 | Ironman, Mindset, Podcast, Running, Triathlon, ultrarunning
[powerpress] Today I am really psyched to welcome onto the podcast, Dr. Omid Fotuhi, triathlete and project manager for the Stanford University Interventions Lab. I truly believe the topics we discuss on the podcast today will have a profound impact on anyone...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Apr 10, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Swimming, Triathlon
There’s nothing like a painful calf cramp to ruin an otherwise enjoyable swim, ya know? 🙁 They seem to happen at the worst times and very often, they’ll happen in our most important races. Frustrating! So what’s going on? Why do so many triathletes...
