How I Choose Topics
I pick topics based on what actually matters to triathletes training in Boulder and across the USA. When a question keeps coming up in coaching sessions or local group rides, it goes straight to the top of my list. This works because real problems drive better content than guesses about trends. It does not suit chasing every new gadget or race report that appears online.
Where Facts Come From and How I Verify Them
Every number, training method or race statistic starts with recognised sources. I rely on data from USA Triathlon, Ironman official results, peer-reviewed studies on PubMed and training logs from athletes I coach. After I find information I cross-check it against at least two other reliable places. This double-checking habit comes from years of watching athletes get injured by following half-true advice. If something cannot be confirmed clearly, it stays out.
How I Mark Partner Links and Advertising
Any link that pays me appears with clear wording. You will see “affiliate link” or “partner” right next to it. I only recommend products I have tested myself or that athletes I coach have used successfully. The rule is simple: if I would not buy it with my own money, the reader will not see it here. This transparency keeps trust intact even when the article contains commercial links.
How I Correct Mistakes and Update Articles
Mistakes happen. When I spot one or when a reader points it out, I fix the text the same day and add a short note at the bottom explaining the change and the date. Older articles get reviewed every season because training advice moves fast. What worked in 2021 can look dated in 2025, so I rewrite sections when new research or local Boulder conditions demand it. The goal stays practical: keep the information useful for the reader’s next training block.
What I Do Not Do
I never give personalised medical advice, legal opinions or financial recommendations. This site explains general training principles, not individual health plans. Any medical questions must go to a qualified doctor. I also avoid guaranteeing race results or promising specific performance gains. Triathlon success depends on too many personal factors for anyone to make absolute claims. If something sounds like a guarantee, it does not belong on Triathlon Quest.
If you spot an error or have a correction, email me directly at [email protected]. I read every message and reply as quickly as training allows.