Olympic Lifting for Better Downhill Running

Brian MacKenzie, Carl Paoli, CrossFit, CrossFit Endurance, GymnasticsWOD, Kelly Starrett, Mobility Wod, Olympic Lifting, Power, San Francisco CrossFit, Speed, Strength & Conditioning, Triathlon

(Diane Fu photo credit) Really excited to publish this last article as it represents my evolving understanding of strength & conditioning needs for endurance athletes. It also represents my growing collaborative efforts with other coaches down at San Francisco CrossFit, most notably Carl Paoli of GymansticsWod and Diane Fu of Fu Barbell. I feature both [...]

Helming Athletics in the Year Ahead

CrossFit, CrossFit Endurance, Ironman, Olympic Lifting, Performance, San Francisco CrossFit, Strength & Conditioning, TJ's Gym

Vance Jacobs Photography January is already almost over, making for a very quick start to the 2013 year. There is a lot to look forward to in this upcoming season, some of which I will outline below: Collaborative Efforts 2013 will be a year of collaboration with the Bear Development Cycling team, the Golden [...]

Happy Holidays from Helming Athletics

CrossFit, CrossFit Endurance, cycling, Endurance, Ironman, Performance, San Francisco CrossFit, Strength & Conditioning, Triathlon, Uncategorized

Vance Jacobs Photography Happy Holidays from Helming Athletics Happy Holidays from Helming Athletics As many of you know, I will soon be departing on a 3 week adventure to South East Asia with my wife. I’m really looking forward to exploring a new area of the world, to relaxing, and to being with her. And [...]

Today Helming Athletics turns 1!

CrossFit, CrossFit Endurance, Endurance, Injury, Ironman, San Francisco CrossFit, Strength & Conditioning, Triathlon, Uncategorized

Vance Jacobs Photography. A friend and fellow coach once told me that success can only be measured if we share it with others… Reflecting on these words, I couldn’t be more than thankful, excited, and inspired by all the athletes who decided to share their athletic development and experience with me this year…the first year [...]

Reframing the Discussion on Strength & Conditioning for Triathletes

Brian MacKenzie, Carl Paoli, CrossFit, CrossFit Endurance, cycling, Endurance, GymnasticsWOD, Injury, Ironman, Kelly Starrett, Mobility, Mobility Wod, Motor Control, Olympic Lifting, Performance, San Francisco CrossFit, Strength & Conditioning, Triathlon

The Disconnect: Just two weeks ago, I traveled to San Diego for the USA Triathlon Art & Science Symposium. I looked forward to the continuing education and the opportunity to converse with some of the country’s best minds in triathlon. And I learned a lot. Robbie Ventura–former professional cyclist and now endurance coach–gave an excellent [...]