Strength, mobility, stretching, and injury-reduction work to support triathlon performance and consistency.
Rest, ice, and new shoes aren't what the evidence supports for building Achilles capacity. Progressive tendon loading is the cornerstone — here's what's proven, what's still unresolved, and when to see a professional.
Plyometrics are pitched as a shortcut to a faster run split. The evidence says heavy strength training helps more on average, jumps work best at easy paces, and the one triathlon-specific trial improved movement, not economy.
Most triathletes skip strength training because there's no time. Here's what the research says about the smallest dose that still counts, and where the evidence gets extrapolated.
Pre-run static stretching is a near-universal habit, but multiple systematic reviews suggest it's performance-neutral to mildly negative and doesn't reliably prevent injury. Here's what to do instead.
Myth: more gym time always means better results.
Myth: stretching before you run prevents injury.
Myth: rest and stretch your Achilles until the pain goes away.
Myth: add jumps and get a faster run, guaranteed.
