Coach Marty Gaal's Words of Wisdomnessitude

The links below will take you to articles, stories, race reports, triathlon training tips, and whatever else I've decided to put on this page. These articles tend to be related to triathlon training but occasionally the mood will strike me and it will be something completely off the wall.

To a great extent these will help those of you who are just getting into the sport or want some insight into how it can feel to really push yourself mentally and physically. You more experienced athletes may enjoy my viewpoint but disagree with some of what I think, and that's your prerogative. After all, we're all only human. Right? ;-)

If you wish to reproduce an article here in your newsletter or on a website, you may do so freely for non-profit organizations, provided you give me proper accreditation. I'd appreciate knowing about it as well. If you want to use an article in a for-profit venture, please email me the details and we can work something out.

Articles are now listed chronologically by subject matter. Please visit the One Step Beyond website for coaching information.

Coach Marty in action.


Training Related

Newsletter Archive

Triathlon Bike Leg Tips - April 2007

Mental Training - December 2006

Dealing with Setbacks - August 2006

Training in the Heat - May 2006

Daily Nutrition Habits - March 2006

Tapering for a Triathlon - September 2005

Strength Training (incomplete) - Feb 2004

Running Drills - January 2004

Ironman Preparation: 3 weeks to go - October 2003

Ironman Preparation: 9 weeks to go - September 2003

Triathlon Swimming in a Nutshell (originally written for Du Tri Events)- June 2003

Olympic & Sprint Distance Triathlon Training - July 2003

Group Riding Dynamics - June 2003

Planning for the 2003 Coca Cola Classic Series - April 2003

Making Sense of the Science - March 2003

Training for Your First Triathlon - February 2003

Buying Your First Bike - February 2003

Brick Training Overview - December 2002

How to Cycle Fast - December 2002

Training Zones Summary - December 2002

Five Types of Training - July 2002

Swim Technique Simplified - May 2002

Beginner Swimming and Running Workouts - November 2001

Some Beginner Advice to avoid blowing up on the run - August 2001

A Few Tips For the Ironman - Race Day - May 2001

Sample Workouts - March 2001

Safe Cycling and Swimming - February 2001

Visualization and Taper - January 2001

Speedwork and Bricks - January 2001

Setting Goals and Base Training - January 2001

Effective Swimming Strategies - November 2000


Philosophy / Philosophy of Sport

Slowtwitch: A Day in the Life - December 2004

Anticipation - September 2003

Thoughts on staying Motivated - November 2002

What Makes a Winner? - October 2002

There's no such thing as a bad race - April 2002

Reflections on 2001, AKA Time Flies When Your Head is in the Clouds - December 2001

Believe in Yourself - October 2001

What I think About Dropping Out - August 2001

The Man I Can't Beat - April 2001

Your Everlasting Gestures - April 2001

The Future is in Your Hands - December 2000

Start Slowly, Then Ease Off (Tortuga Golden Striders!) - October 2000


Race Reports

Duke Liver Center Half - Sep 2007 White Lake Half - May 2007 St Anthony's - April 2007 Ironman Hawaii - October 2005

Ironspouse Hawaii - Bri's novel - October 2005

Bri's Duke Liver Center Race Report - September 2005

Ironman Arizona - April 2005

Great Floridian 2004 - Xtri.com

Bri's 2004 Duke Liver Center Half-IM - September 2004

Marty's 2004 Duke Liver Center Half-IM - September 2004

2003 Age Group Nationals race report - October 2003

Ft Lauderdale Super Sprint - July 2003

Great Clermont - April 2003

I am Iron Man (again)! Duke Blue Devil - Sept 2002

Ocean City Biathlon - July 2002

Tampa Davis Island Race Report - June 2002

Marty's Wildflower long course race report - May 2002

Brianne's Wildflower Olympic course race report - May 2002

Is it Quitting Time? - February 2002

2001 Coca Cola Wrap Up - October 2001

Great Abaco Triathlon Report - September 2001

Fort Lauderdale Race Report - July 2001

Davis Island Race Report - July 2001

Brianne's First Coca Cola Sprint - June 2001

Going the Distance - Ironman California - May 2001

ITU Pan American Championship report - April 2001

Dannon Duathlon report - March 2001

The Ocala Marathon report - February 2001

My First Triathlon, AKA The Day Tallahassee got Vomited On - October 2000

Jeckyll Island, 2000 Coca Cola Wrap up


Commentary / Politics / Humor

Top Twenty Signs You're a Tri-geek - May 2003

Some Guy in Pittsburgh doesn't like Bicycles - July 2002

The Damn Seminoles Lost Again, Damn It (2000) - Jan 2001

Traveling during the Holidays - December 2000


Commercial

Partnering with Trinitysport.com (training, gear, and stuff) - March 2002



Poetry

Damn Dog, Get out of the Damn Way! - March 2002

Lunchtime at the Plant - March 2002



Tributes to Friends Passed

Scott Mundell, Ocean Lifeguarding legend - October 2002

Jim Ward, Ironman Legend - 2000




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