Category Archives: Coaching and Testing

2010 Elite/Professional Triathlete License Qualifications

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Krista

Recently, I have had many people ask me, “What does it take to be a Professional Triathlete?” For those aspiring to earn their Elite/Professional triathlete license, below are the qualifications directly from the USA Triathlon web site: HERE. 1. ELITE TRIATHLETE … Continue reading →

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Testing Pro Triathlete Michael Lovato’s Blood Lactate

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Krista

Almost 10 years ago, I performed my first metabolic test under the direction of a physiology professor as I learned the details behind a metabolic assessment. After performing hundreds of tests, working with athletes from fitness enthusiasts to elites and … Continue reading →

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Universal Sports Writer visits Krista for Testing

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Krista

Taking a VO2 max test by Jason Devaney I am a 55.3. What’s your number? Since I started training for triathlons in April, I’ve employed one simple method during workouts: Go out and swim, bike or run. The only goal … Continue reading →

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Newbie story of the week…

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Krista

BY: Catherine Goodrum- Newbie triathlete 2 hr. ride this past Sunday…a beautiful, sunny day but the temperature was around 54 degrees when we departed the house so I decided to ride in a variety of (new) cold weather clothing armour. … Continue reading →

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