Do Your First Triathlon Program Doing your first triathlon can be scary! But it doesn’t have to when you have The Endurance Edge by your side along they way. We know how important it is to have training buddies and trusted coaches to guide you to your first triathlon, so we created a 3 or 6 month program leading to some great races in the area, including She Tris Chapel Hill (9/29), She Tris Winston-Salem (8/11), FS Series Knightdale Sprint (7/14), FS Series Wakefield Sprint (8/18) or Humans of Steel Reverse Sprint (8/4). What do you get? Daily coached workouts and clinics (including swim ..read more

From DNF to 70.3 The latest episode of the Find Your Edge podcast features a heartwarming story of transformation, resilience, and community for one woman taking on triathlon later in life. Meet Juli. Her son convinced her to do a pool sprint triathlon 4 years ago. As a runner, she didn’t know much about the sport, and had a bit of a fear of swimming. Despite this, she stepped out of her comfort zone and discovered a new passion for triathlon. Again, with her son, she decided to train for Santa Cruz 70.3. She grew up there, so was familiar with that area. But without much swim training, she en ..read more

Tri It in February! We know how important it is to have training buddies and trusted coaches to guide you. They help you show up for yourself. You love multisport, but need some accountability. Plus, you want to leave the workout design to your coach and just show up and do what you need to do. You like walking out of a workout with the confidence that you’re getting fitter and faster while having fun with your training buddies. Most importantly, you’re joining a community of athletes who are supportive and encouraging! If this sounds like you, then we invite you to “Tri It Together” with us ..read more

Secrets to Successful Post-Race Triathlon Recovery Ever wondered what to do after crossing the finish line? In this episode, Coach Chris Newport shares the secrets to a successful post-race triathlon recovery—everything from immediate actions to the importance of movement and how to best replenish your body. Immediately Post Race The first few minutes after crossing the finish line are crucial. If you’re in immediate pain or need assistance, head straight to the medical tent. However, if you’re feeling good, keep moving! Walking around allows your heart rate to gradually come down, preventing ..read more

Triathlon Ready for the Bike: Tips on Transition, Fueling & Pacing It’s race week for Ironman North Carolina 70.3! Whether you’re doing IMNC or not, Coach Chris Newport covers key aspects of the triathlon bike, offering valuable insights on gear, pacing, transitions and fueling to get you fully prepared. Gear up in Transition We kick off by discussing preparing for the long transition from the water to the transition area at Ironman North Carolina 70.3. The key to mastering this aspect is a proper setup of your transition area, factoring in the weather conditions, especially the cooler mo ..read more

Mastering the Triathlon Swim: Gear, Mental Prep and Wetsuit Tips It’s race week for Ironman North Carolina 70.3! Whether you’re doing IMNC or not, Coach Chris Newport covers key aspects of the triathlon swim, offering valuable insights on gear, mental preparation, and wetsuit tips to boost your confidence. Before Ironman bought this race, it was known as Beach to Battleship. This photo is from 2015 at the half iron distance start. It remains in the same location now. Gear & Wetsuit Tips for the Swim Preparing for a triathlon swim involves not just physical readiness but also having the ..read more

Essential Tips for Triathlon Race Week Readiness It’s race week for Ironman North Carolina 70.3! Whether you’re doing IMNC or not, Coach Chris Newport shares her essential tips for triathlon race week preparation – from the importance of tapering and testing your gear, to the value of quality sleep, healthy nutrition, and adequate hydration. If you’re gearing up for a triathlon and looking for insights on how to ensure optimum performance, listen up! We delve into the essentials of pre-race preparation and provide an in-depth look at various crucial aspects, including training, nutrition, hyd ..read more

What Can You Learn From a Genetic Test? Here at The Endurance Edge, bringing 3×4 Genetic testing into our practice has been a GAME CHANGER. It’s truly improved our ability to deliver personalized nutrition care. What is genetic testing? Unfortunately, many people tend to think that genetic testing is just for determining your ancestry, or checking to see if you’re predisposed to a specific disease or not. And while those things are true, genetic testing allows you to gain insights into how your genes function and how they impact your overall health and wellness. When you take a genetic test ..read more

14 Day Veggie Eating Challenge As it turns out, your mom was right: it’s important to eat your veggies! Join us for “The Endurance VEdge,” a fun 14 day challenge to get you to eat more veggies. Led by our Amber, one of our performance dietitians, you’ll be encouraged to get more vegetables into your diet with helpful recipes, daily challenges, and tips from May 8-21. This is a great chance to discover new and tasty ways to enjoy a more plant-based diet. Register online here before Monday, May 8th for only $50. *This is included for Team & Class Members. Learn more about our Team program h ..read more

Recovery Nutrition for a Fueling Edge Training doesn’t just occur in the gym or during your workouts, it also occurs in the kitchen! Utilizing nutrition to recover and optimize training results can help you achieve and sustain peak performance. Follow our expert Fueling Edge tips to perform at your true potential. The Purpose of Recovery Nutrition Why should you care about recovery nutrition? Remember these 4 reasons and you’ll be good to go after your next workout: Rehydrate with fluid and electrolytes Restore glycogen with carbs Repair muscle tissue with protein Revitalize immunity an ..read more