Are you focusing enough on post-race recovery?
Don Velasco

Don Velasco
Don Velasco is a consistent podium finisher and geek at heart. Coming from a background in academe, he found it easy to transition into coaching. He's an Ironman certified coach, ISSA certified sports nutrition specialist, PrecisionFit certified bike fitter, and a DNAFit certified trainer. Follow him @flyingdonv or visit flyingdonv.com
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Health
If you need to fall asleep, stay asleep, and sleep soundly, consider these 3 tips
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoDon’t lose sleep over these tips though
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To be a successful endurance athlete, you need mental toughness
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FEATUREDLifestyle
4 New Year’s resolutions that are actually worth pursuing
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoTake your pick from these plans of attack
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FEATUREDTrainingTriathlon
4 heart rate problems endurance athletes face (and how to deal with them)
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoHeart rate is an essential tool in any endurance athlete’s arsenal
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Gifts that cover all sports and fitness bases
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Use these to save time and dominate your next race
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Training in Zone 3 depends on your specific needs and goals
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Triathlon
How do you win a duathlon after COVID? Do things right, not push yourself hard
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoTo anyone experiencing setbacks, know that you can overcome them in time
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FEATUREDFeatures
Don Velasco on his road to COVID-19 recovery and his return to racing
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoHow did this coach cope with his COVID-19 diagnosis?
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The longest running triathlon race in the Philippines is back
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FEATUREDNutrition
From maple syrup to polvoron: Our favorite race nutrition alternatives
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoFueling for triathlon success? Check your pantry
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These metrics can get you off on the right foot
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Scan and decode that label like a pro
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FEATUREDNutritionTriathlon
Execute this 5-step nutrition strategy for your next race
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoLearn the importance of proper fueling
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FEATUREDTriathlon
Pre-race jitters? Turn them into a performance booster instead
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoHere’s how to get over your pre-race jitters
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FEATUREDTriathlon
To race again after 2 years is a win for all triathletes
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoAfter two years, Don Velasco found himself racing the 2022 Clark Duathlon Classic
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Learning how to swim the second time around isn’t as hard as it seems
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HRV alone isn’t the be all, end all of recovery
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FEATUREDFitnessHealth
What is heart rate variability and how can it work for you?
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoHeart rate variability is basically how irregular our heart beats