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Mark Saroni
Dec 18, 20241 min read
Challenging But Fun
I've been thinking about WHY we do endurance sports. Is it because it's fun? Because it's hard? Because we want to be fit? Maybe some...
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Caleb Manifold
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Paragon Training’s Amy Higginbotham Achieves USAT Level II Certification
San Antonio, TX  – Paragon Training announces that Coach Amy Higginbotham has achieved her USA Triathlon (USAT) Level II Coach...
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Mark Saroni
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Offseason Fitness: Use It and Lose It
Many people panic and try to get back to training quickly after a big race because they don't want to lose fitness, but losing fitness is an
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Mark Saroni
Jul 1, 20246 min read
How to Bounce Back From a Bad Race
Let's face it: bad races happen. We all have them. They're certainly not fun and don't give us a warm fuzzy feeling, but bad races are part
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Mark Saroni
Jun 24, 20243 min read
Why Progress is Not All About Your Time, Speed, or Power Numbers
In triathlon, swimming, cycling, running, or other endurance sports, it can be tempting to quickly compare your numbers to your peers or you
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Mark Saroni
May 26, 20244 min read
Stress is Strain: Pt. 3 - Mental Strain (RPE, how does it feel?)
This article is Part 3 of a series on stress, strain, and load. The final metric we'll talk about is our own internal pacing and "feel"...
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Mark Saroni
May 20, 20245 min read
Stress is Strain: Pt. 2 - Physiological Strain (Heart Rate Training and Lactate)
This article is Part 2 of a series on stress, strain, and load. Up this week: Physiological Strain. Heart Rate Training and Lactate.
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Mark Saroni
May 6, 20243 min read
Stress is Strain: Pt. 1 - External Load (pace and power)
This week, I am talking about the first of three categories of stress as strain in training: external load (pace and power).
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Mark Saroni
Apr 29, 20242 min read
What is RPE?
What is RPE? Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is an important metric we use in the sports and physiology world. It allows the athlete...
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Caleb Manifold
Feb 26, 20242 min read
Paragon Training, Announces Paragon Pro Project for Summer 2024
San Antonio, TX — Paragon Training, powered by Ancira Automotive, is unveiling an elite athlete development program slated for the summer...
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Mark Saroni
Jan 22, 20244 min read
How to Have the Best Relationship with your Triathlon Coach
In order to get the most out of yourself and your triathlon coach, high quality communication is extremely important. As coaches, we...
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Mark Saroni
Jan 15, 20243 min read
From Your Triathlon Coach: Ownership Is Everything
Ownership is Everything. As a triathlon coach, we can't want something for an athlete more than they want it for themselves.
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Mark Saroni
Aug 1, 20235 min read
The Best IRONMAN® 140.6 Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan for Beginners in 2024
Get ready to conquer the IRONMAN® 140.6 Full Distance Triathlon with your free training plan from Paragon Training! Achieve your goals...
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johnvillapando
Jan 20, 20235 min read
January Athlete Spotlight - Meet Coach Roberta!
We are thrilled to introduce Paragon Training's newest coach, Roberta Gonzalez! With her years of experience as a triathlete and nurse...
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Mark Saroni
Feb 24, 20218 min read
Do You Need a Training Plan, a Coach, or Neither?
There are two categories of people that should self-coach: athletes that have been training and racing for a REALLY long time and know their
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