Jené Shaw

1 month ago | triathlete.com | Jené Shaw |Susan Lacke

It’s a simple law of gravity: what goes up must come down. However, learning how to bike downhill fast on the road can be scary. A steep descent can produce some of the highest speeds most triathletes will reach on a bike – a notion that leaves even the steeliest of triathletes feathering their brakes. Downhill practice should be part of your bike training. Get practical tips, including course recon and bike positioning.

2 months ago | staging.triathlete.com | Jené Shaw

As Olympian and swim coach Gary Hall Sr. says, “If there is one skill that most differentiates the fast swimmers from the not-so-fast swimmers, it would be the strength of the kick.” That’s why this set from coach Sara McLarty opens with a long kick set, which lets you spend a dedicated block of time focusing specifically on your kick.

Jan 24, 2024 | triathlete.com | Jené Shaw

New perk! Get after it with local recommendations just for you. Discover nearby events, routes out your door, and hidden gems when you sign up for the Local Running Drop. For many triathletes, qualifying for the Ironman World Championship will always be the ultimate goal—even if that means heading to Nice instead of Kona. But now some triathletes are searching for a race that isn’t an Ironman.

Dec 4, 2023 | theinfatuation.com | Jené Shaw

Jené ShawNo dining experience has Swiss ski chalet energy quite like a four-course meal at Deer Valley’s Empire Canyon Lodge. Located at 8,300 feet, you can watch skiers zoom down the famous corduroy-textured, groomed runs as you enjoy dishes served from stone fireplaces. Reserve a table early during the winter season winter season of December to April to dine on stews, cured meats, and warm raclette cheese.

Dec 4, 2023 | theinfatuation.com | Jené Shaw

Jené ShawThe Sundance Mountain Resort is around a 45 minute drive from Park City, but it’s worth filling the tank to have dinner in what’s basically Robert Redford’s cabin. This mountainside restaurant is built around an actual tree and the actor's personal collection of kachina dolls, pottery, and blankets from his films decorate the dining room. He even built the stone fireplace.