Author Archives: BenGreenfield

About BenGreenfield

Nutrition, Triathlon Coach, Author

How To Eat Healthy When You’re Traveling

I’m currently working as a roving video report for Everymantri and also writing an article for LAVA magazine over here in the West Indies at Tri-Star Nevis. While beautiful and unique, my “hotel” is unfortunately built on the top of a steep mountain, about 2 miles from town.

Anytime I need anything, I must ride my bike down (I’ve already burnt through one set of brakes) then ride my bike back up the hill.

And the other day, I needed groceries so off I went.

I gave myself a few rules:

A) spend no more than $30 (stuff adds up quickly when you travel!)

B) choose primarily healthy foods, and stay relatively gluten-free (very hard with extremely limited choices and very expensive “fresh” food)

C) get the groceries back up the mountain

Objective C was achieved by perching a bag on my aerobars then clutching it between my elbows as I climbed in an aero position.

Watch the video below to see how I achieved objectives A and B.

This Week’s Triathlon Training & Nutrition Q&A With Ben & Kerry

In this Rock Star Triathlete Academy call:

-how to come back from a running injury

-is triathlon safe for kids?

-an argument about lactate threshold

Keep reading to listen now or download for later!

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Pretty Damn Tough Workouts Call with Blake Becker Now Available for Download.

Blake Becker, pictured above, joined us for a call and shared with us how to get ready for hard bikes and runs, how to fuel a Half Ironman and his toughest swim, bike and run workouts. Keep reading to listen now or download the call for later.

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Coach Alan Reviews A Swim DVD. In His Bathtub.

In this video, our in-house reviewer, Workout of the Week Creator, and triathlon coach Alan Kipping-Ruane reviews the “Essentials of Triathlon Swimming” DVD.

The only thing missing is his rubber ducky.

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What Else Do You Want To See Added To The Rock Star Triathlete Academy?

We’re currently developing modules so that you can start as a complete couch potato and get into a triathlon with zero guesswork. We’re also adding more advanced modules that will allow an age-grouper or amateur to go pro. I’m going to list the planned 2011 modules below, then I’d like to see what you want added to our growing database of over 400 triathlon training and nutrition articles, audios and videos.

Video/audio/article modules we’re adding include over the next couple months, to supplement our weekly calls, forum and free training plans, are:

BEGINNER:
-How To Start Training For Triathlon
-Essential Triathlon Swimming Gear
-How To Swim Properly
-How To Choose A Triathlon Bike
-How To Ride A Triathlon Bike
-How To Get Triathlon Shoes
-How To Run Properly
-How To Sign Up For Your First Race
-How To Structure Your Triathlon Training Week
-How To Lift Weights For Triathlon
-What To Do In the Last Week Before Your Triathlon
-Beginner Open Water Swim Tips
-How To Set Up Your “Transition” Area
-How To Race Your Triathlon
-Training and Racing Recovery Tips

These would be provided, along with all the other current beginner articles, audios and videos at https://rockstartriathlete.com/beginner/

INTERMEDIATE:

-How to “Periodize” Your Triathlon Training Plan
-How To Properly Peak Fitness For A Series of Races
-How To Self-Treat Common Triathlon Injuries
-Beyond The Goggles: Swim Gear That Helps You Get Faster
-How To Use The Swim Clock
-Bicycle Equipment: How To Choose A Power Meter
-Bicycle Equipment: How To Choose An Indoor Trainer
-Bicycle Equipment: Which Wheels & Equipment Modifications Make You Faster
-Run Equipment: All About Triathlon Orthotics
-Intermediate Open Water Swim Tips
-How To Transition Faster
-How To Draft & Sight Properly
-Cycling: How To Approach Hills
-Running: How To Approach Hills
-How To Travel To A Triathlon
-How To Carbohydrate Taper

These would be provided, along with all our current intermediate articles, audios and videos at https://rockstartriathlete.com/intermediate/

ADVANCED

-How To Stack Nutrition Supplements Pre-Race

-How To Optimally Use Power
-How To Optimally Use Pace
-Advanced Fast Triathlon Transition Tips
-Where To Line Up Before The Swim
-How To Respond to Pace Changes In The Race
-How To Go To the “Pain Cave” During A Race
-How To Legally Draft
-How To Get Your Pro Card

These would be provided, along with all our current advanced articles, audios and videos at https://rockstartriathlete.com/advanced/

So…what else would you like to see added? Leave your comments below, or over in the member forum.

How To Execute A Perfect Triathlon Race Week

This is the video of the “How To Execute A Perfect Triathlon Race Week” seminar Ben Greenfield taught to the National High School Triathlon Association, but it is highly correlative to anyone getting ready to race a Sprint or Olympic distance triathlon. This is worth a watch during your next trainer ride, or even download and just listen. Keep reading to get the video.

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March Gold Wings Call Now Available for Download

In this Gold Wings coaching call, Kerry Sullivan helps Anne plan out her 2011 race season and gives her tons of tips! Keep reading to listen now or download for later!

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3 Cycling Efficiency Drills – Video Demonstration from Ben Greenfield

Over in the Rock Star Triathlete Forum, Joshua recently asked about drills he could do on his bicycle to improve efficiency. So here are 3 cycling efficiency drills, demonstrated by Ben Greenfield on an indoor trainer.

Kerry & Ben Introduce Their Top 2 Swim Drills

Ben & Kerry were recently swimming together in San Diego, and captured their top 2 swim drills for becoming a faster and fitter swimmer. Check them out below!

Kerry Sullivan’s Top Swim Drill:

Ben Greenfield’s Top Swim Drill:

February 2011 “Business of Triathlon Coaching” Call Download Now Available!

The February 2011 “Business of Triathlon Coaching Call” is now available for download at the bottom of this post. In this call:

-Should organizations/health clubs require USAT coaching certification for triathlon coaches?

-What to wear at expos vs. seminars vs. club meetings to promote your brand and look professional…

-How to do swim/bike/run video analysis…

-Alternate income streams for triathlon coaches, aside from triathlon coaching…

-Best books, websites and resources for learning more about business of triathlon coaching…

-What companies are good to get liability insurance from?

-What does being a triathlon coach mean to you?

Interested in become a triathlon coach member? Here’s more information on that, as well as other available upgrades as a Rock Star member…

-Available Upgrades:

CoachUpgrade

LifetimeUpgrade

Keep reading to download the February 2011 Business of Triathlon Coaching Call now…
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