Author Archives: erinrockrun

In a pandemic year, it is close to impossible to find a competitive race with a sizeable field.  When I first heard wind of the Indy Women’s Half Marathon, it sounded too good to be true.  This all women’s race … Continue reading →

In these times of Coronavirus, most endurance athletes are taking one of two options.  The first option is base-building.  These athletes are putting in the training volume, mostly easy, as they anticipate a fast fall (and hopefully one filled with … Continue reading →

I’ve never enjoyed the marathon distance. After my first one (Hudson Mohawk Marathon in 2010) I crossed the finish line and swore I wouldn’t do another one. But I felt obligated to do Boston the following spring, so that happened. … Continue reading →

I am not usually one to write race reports, but since this has been a long time goal I want to get it in print before I start forgetting the details.  Although I focused on triathlons this season, I had … Continue reading →

Rocksport Training’s first official group trip took place in Greenville, SC, after several of our members elected to compete in this early season race. We booked an AirBnB, and traveled down from Lexington, KY (and Louisville) with plans to race … Continue reading →

When it comes to training and racing tri’s, there are obviously some brands that make our lives simpler. We have Cervelo, Hoka, Body Glide, Swiftwick and GU. Most of us could not live without our Garmins. But there also tend … Continue reading →

“FTP Test.”  That phrase alone is enough to bring the heart rate up to a mid-Zone 4, and turn my palms into clammy seal fins.  For those of you who are still blissfully unaware, FTP stands for “Functional Threshold Power.”  … Continue reading →

(Note: I am not sponsored by Veestro, and they never asked me to write a review.  This is unbiased.) Several weeks ago, I was thumbing through the latest issue of Veg News magazine when something caught my eye.  It was … Continue reading →

There has been a lot of buzz in the fitness industry about intermittent fasting. As a fitness professional, I am always skeptical about new trends. But IF (intermittent fasting) is far from a trend. If you haven’t heard the phrase … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe I am entering my fifth year as a multisport coach.  Time has flown by, and I continue to learn something every day. During this time, I’ve observed that the most successful of athletes seem to share … Continue reading →