by Scott Cathcart | Aug 11, 2022 | Scott Cathcart, Triathlete
If you are training for a triathlon and find yourself traveling for either work or pleasure, chances are pretty good you won’t be able to bring all your workout gear, especially your bike, if the trip involves air travel. But you can bring packable accessories that...
by Scott Cathcart | May 11, 2022 | Blog, Scott Cathcart, Triathlete, triathlon
Most people are familiar with the concept of a triathlon, a sporting event that involves a combination of swimming, cycling, and running. They may be less familiar with an Ironman triathlon, although it is growing in popularity. An Ironman is a particularly...
by Scott Cathcart | Apr 22, 2022 | Blog, Scott Cathcart, Triathlete, triathlon
You may have read J. Campbell Bruce’s 1963 nonfiction book, Escape from Alcatraz, which details the history of the infamous California penitentiary and the attempted escapes that ensued over the years. Perhaps you have seen the legendary 1979 Clint Eastwood...
by Scott Cathcart | Apr 19, 2022 | Blog, Scott Cathcart, Triathlete, triathlon
A person’s first triathlon can be an experience that is both overwhelming and exciting. For that reason, it is important to properly prepare so that this first race is enjoyable, rewarding, and fun. Those who prepare correctly will feel the enjoyment from the start of...
by Scott Cathcart | May 8, 2020 | Blog, Scott Cathcart
As a sport, running is performed competitively and has rules formed by international organizations and millions of participants worldwide. As do other athletes, runners know that “Nothing succeeds like success,” an observation credited to Confucius and...
by Scott Cathcart | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog, Scott Cathcart, Triathlete, triathlon
Training for a triathlon is a challenging but rewarding process. When it comes to making dietary changes, there are a number of things to consider. Because the triathlon is a grueling challenge that requires substantial strength and endurance, you should keep such...
by Scott Cathcart | Aug 22, 2016 | Scott Cathcart, triathlon
Training for a triathlon can seem like a daunting task. With its multiple stages, a triathlon is a true test of endurance. While it may seem intimidating, even a person with little fitness can train for a triathlon. If you’re a beginner to triathlons, there’s no need...
by Scott Cathcart | Dec 22, 2015 | Scott Cathcart, triathlon
The year is coming to a close and if you’re a triathlete or training to be a triathlete, much of your year has been dedicated to working out. Which workouts provided the best results? Which workout just didn’t work out at all? Most importantly, which workouts...
by Scott Cathcart | Nov 9, 2015 | Scott Cathcart
In triathlons there is always a swimming segment. They may vary in distance and temperature, but you can bet that you’ll be getting wet. This part of the competition can either make or break a racers day. The water truly separates the professionals from the amateurs,...
by Scott Cathcart | Oct 9, 2015 | Scott Cathcart
Have you ever fashioned yourself an escape artist, a bandit, or a renegade? If so, this race is for you! The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is one of the biggest triathlon events held each year in the Bay Area of California. This event brings together world class...
