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  • Best triathlon training nutrition strategies

    Intelligent Triathlon Training
    14 May 2012 | 11:22 am
    Getting your triathlon training nutrition right will make all the difference to your performance. The right recovery nutrition means you’re ready for your next training session.

  • Race Weight: A Healthy Way To Get There

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    ironguides
    26 Apr 2012 | 11:09 am
    ironguides Coach Jono Rumbelow decided not only to talk the talk but to walk the walk; it was time to lose a few kilograms. Here are the guidelines he successfully used to do it, and you can too. read more

  • Training Through A Triathlon Injury

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    Ben Greenfield
    15 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    With race season upon us, the higher intensities of training and competition can make the risk of a triathlon injury become more frequent. But if you've hobbled out of a workout or race lately and complained about "not being able to exercise" in the presence of a shoulder, knee, back, or ankle triathlon injury, then you may want to keep reading. read more

  • Multisport Do-Gooders: Andy Cook & Mike Herzog

    IRONMAN.com Top Stories
    16 May 2012 | 9:33 am
    Whether it's raising money to help end the mental illness stigma, or just doing something good, these two triathletes are getting after it.

  • CapTexTri: http://t.co/ka0k61tg Here are some tips for #CapTexTri racers that may be traveling down to #Austin for the big day! Only 11 days left! #Tri

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    16 May 2012 | 1:08 pm
    CapTexTri: http://t.co/ka0k61tg Here are some tips for #CapTexTri racers that may be traveling down to #Austin for the big day! Only 11 days left! #Tri
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  • Training Through A Triathlon Injury

    Ben Greenfield
    15 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    With race season upon us, the higher intensities of training and competition can make the risk of a triathlon injury become more frequent. But if you've hobbled out of a workout or race lately and complained about "not being able to exercise" in the presence of a shoulder, knee, back, or ankle triathlon injury, then you may want to keep reading. read more

  • St. Croix; You Are "More Than" An Ironman

    Tribro
    9 May 2012 | 7:42 pm
    Christopher Columbus landed on St. Croix in 1493; I followed a mere 519 years later. I waited too long. read more

  • Running Is Good For You – Well It Depends

    JustinLevine
    8 May 2012 | 1:50 pm
    “All people are born to run.” Chris McDougall, author of Born to Run Is this quote really true? Are humans made to run? Why, if this quote is true, are 66% of runners injured read more

  • The Lance Effect on Ironman St. Croix

    Tribro
    5 May 2012 | 2:55 pm
    No matter which camp you reside, lover or hater of Lance Armstrong, there is no denying his impact on the sport of Triathlon. Not only on the podium, and the attention to the professional ranks, but the exposure he brings to the races themselves. read more

  • Race Weight: A Healthy Way To Get There

    ironguides
    26 Apr 2012 | 11:09 am
    ironguides Coach Jono Rumbelow decided not only to talk the talk but to walk the walk; it was time to lose a few kilograms. Here are the guidelines he successfully used to do it, and you can too. read more
 
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    IRONMAN.com Top Stories

  • Multisport Do-Gooders: Andy Cook & Mike Herzog

    16 May 2012 | 9:33 am
    Whether it's raising money to help end the mental illness stigma, or just doing something good, these two triathletes are getting after it.

  • LAVA Magazine's Newsstand Debut

    16 May 2012 | 8:48 am
    To celebrate their newsstand debut and redesign, LAVA Magazine is giving away a signed photo of Lance Armstrong to one lucky new subscriber.

  • Kona-bound from Cozumel

    16 May 2012 | 8:42 am
    Come late November each year, athletes from all over the globe migrate to a tropical Island off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula for the ultimate experience in destination racing. Located in the Caribbean Sea, Cozumel has long been considered one of the best diving spots in the world. . The clear waters around the island are home to the second largest barrier reef in the world. Settled about 2000 years ago by ancient Mayans, Cozumel was considered both a commercial trading spot and a sacred shrine.

  • Ironman Lanzarote 2012: The Heat is On, Or Maybe Not

    16 May 2012 | 8:31 am
    The word here in Lanzarote is that things are going to cool off by the weekend - great news to any athletes who might have rolled in over the weekend. "Cool off" would be to something closer to the high 20s or low 30s Celsius that is typical on this Canary Island about 100 km off the coast of Africa. That's good news for everyone involved in Saturday's race - the most common description of a ride here on the island over the last few days has been "it's like riding into a giant hairdryer that's blowing hot air at you."

  • Vitacost Whey Protein Complex Powder

    15 May 2012 | 8:33 am
    Triathletes are always trying to figure out how they can recover more quickly from workouts and races - it's the nature of the beast when it comes to trying to juggle three different sports. Whey protein has been shown to build muscle, speed up recovery time, and, best of all for triathletes who have another workout coming up, is easily digested, making it an excellent source of protein right after a workout.
 
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  • USA Men Triathletes Come Out of World Championship with Unexpected Olympic Berth - Yahoo! Sports

    16 May 2012 | 9:48 am
    New York Times (blog)USA Men Triathletes Come Out of World Championship with Unexpected Olympic BerthYahoo! SportsContributor Network – 3 hours ago The men's USA Olympic triathlon team is set. Going into the International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Triathlon Championships in San Diego on May 12 th , there was one guaranteed Olympic spot for the the USA men's Australian Triathlete Hospitalized with Suspected Case of TuberculosisNew York Times (blog)Miami Triathlete Manuel Huerta Makes 2012 Olympic TeamMiami New Times (blog)Olympic Qualifying Update After ITU San DiegoTriathlete…

  • Triathlon boss loves Port Macquarie - Wauchope Gazette

    16 May 2012 | 9:22 am
    Triathlon boss loves Port MacquarieWauchope GazetteTHE President of Triathlon NSW, Grant Leslie, has praised Port Macquarie residents for their support of the Ironman Australia event. Mr Leslie, who was part of the technical crew for the event, said the 2012 event had attracted more residents than Ironman TV packageCamden Haven Courierall 2 news articles »

  • Stoltz and McQuaid aim to defend their titles at ITU Cross Triathlon world titles - Xtri.com

    16 May 2012 | 9:07 am
    Stoltz and McQuaid aim to defend their titles at ITU Cross Triathlon world titlesXtri.comby Merryn Sherwood, ITU Last year was a historic one for Cross Triathlon, after four years of continental championships ITU hosted its first world titles in Extremadura, Spain. Over 400 athletes competed across the elite, junior, age-group and Middaugh leads Team USA at ITU WorldsVail Daily Newsall 2 news articles »

  • Canyon launch new time trial/triathlon bike - road.cc

    16 May 2012 | 8:36 am
    Canyon launch new time trial/triathlon bikeroad.ccby Mat Brett on May 16, 2012 - 13:33 Canyon are launching a new time trial/triathlon bike for 2013 called the Speedmax CF Evo which they say is faster, lighter and stiffer than their current design with exceptional stability and adjustability.and more »

  • Picture Special - Roe Valley Sprint Triathlon - Londonderry Today

    16 May 2012 | 6:55 am
    Picture Special - Roe Valley Sprint TriathlonLondonderry TodaySo says Chrissie Wellington, the greatest female endurance triathlete in the world and that was the motto behind the Roe Valley Sprint Triathlon organised by the Triangle Triathlon Club, hosted by the Roe Valley Leisure Centre and sponsored by and more »
 
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  • Trismarter Athlete, Danielle Kehoe, Places Third in Ironman St. George

    Trismarter.com
    8 May 2012 | 3:06 pm
    Trismarter Triathlon Coaching & Nutrition is proud to announce that sponsored triathlete Danielle Kehoe finished 3rd overall in Ironman St. George, in St. George, Utah on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Kehoe, age 25 from Colorado Springs, CO, competed among more than 1400 athletes who raced the Ironman event.

  • Athlete of the Month: Pete Politis

    Trismarter.com
    7 May 2012 | 3:05 am
    Our Athlete of Month series is to recognize one of our clients for their ability to make triathlon a part of their overall lifestyle. The ‘award’ is not based on performance, fitness, or experience level. It’s just our way of giving a high-five to our clients since we know training for triathlon is no easy [...]

  • Trismarter Run Analysis Part 1: Body Position

    Lee Gardner
    2 May 2012 | 3:35 am
    For athletes seeking to make improvements in their running form, Trismarter offers a run analysis service. The basis of our running form philosophy is that all movement while running is focused towards a common goal of forward propulsion. This simply means we take into account the entire body position and its movement at every stage [...]

  • Q & A: Interview with Coach Regina

    Trismarter.com
    1 May 2012 | 12:40 am
    Our friends at Kinetic Shift interviewed Trismarter coach Regina Hammond for their website. Read more to learn the answers to the following questions. How did you get started as a triathlon trainer? How important is proper training? While many people can probably train for a marathon or long bike ride by themselves are triathlons that [...]

  • Takin’ on the Tri

    Trismarter.com
    29 Apr 2012 | 10:58 pm
    For the past several years, the sport of triathlon has become one of, if not the fastest growing sport in the United States. For those of you who haven’t already been bitten by the triathlon bug, triathlon consists of three individual disciplines: swimming, biking, and running; performed consecutively from start to finish. Since its inception [...]
 
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    Triathlon Training Blog

  • Frontal Cortex

    Carol
    15 May 2012 | 12:20 pm
    Stacey Richardson’s Weekly Workout Tip:   I’d love to hire you as a coach!  Then I won’t have to think!  I can just swim, bike and run!” WHAT??? Last week, a potential client said this to me in conversation and it seems to sum up what many athletes think about once they are in a coach-athlete relationship.   Other coaches I talk to routinely say that they  bump up against this, so perhaps it’s time to get this out in cyberspace once and for all: WE WANT YOU TO THINK!!! Any coach wants an athlete who cares, questions, trusts and even obsesses.   We are…

  • Frontal Cortex

    Carol
    15 May 2012 | 12:20 pm
    Stacey Richardson’s Weekly Workout Tip:   I’d love to hire you as a coach!  Then I won’t have to think!  I can just swim, bike and run!” WHAT??? Last week, a potential client said this to me in conversation and it seems to sum up what many athletes think about once they are in a coach-athlete relationship.   Other coaches I talk to routinely say that they  bump up against this, so perhaps it’s time to get this out in cyberspace once and for all: WE WANT YOU TO THINK!!! Any coach wants an athlete who cares, questions, trusts and even obsesses.   We are…

  • Eno Equalizer Race Report, January 2012

    Carol
    5 May 2012 | 7:10 pm
    I had this saved in draft mode for months, only because I was too busy to write up a report.    I have a new goal to try to post at least one blog per week, in addition to Stacey’s workout tips…do you like those? In January 2012, two of my daughters did the Eno Equalizer race with me, which was put on by the Godiva Track club.   The race course is rugged four miles in the Eno River state park.  It is a scenic,  hilly trail  that includes crossing a swinging bridge and climbing a mountain! It was an interesting race format.  When you arrive at the race site, you give them…

  • The UnNamed Half Naming Contest

    Carol
    4 May 2012 | 9:32 pm
    Hey, I wanted to let you all know that The Unnamed Half Iron race needs a name!  FS Series is running a contest on Facebook for a name.  Join the discussion on facebook by becoming a fan of FS Series and then posting your idea for a name on their wall!   Last month, I blogged about how I am very excited that FS Series is bringing back my favorite race venue at Jordan lake.     Why not join me in the pain fun and register for that race, too?!  :-) PS…I have a Rudy Syton aero helmet (which they don’t sell any longer because the Wingspan is even cooler) and Rudy Abilty in…

  • From Rage to Results

    Carol
    24 Apr 2012 | 12:20 pm
    Stacey Richardson’s Weekly Workout Tip: 2008 Worlds, p.o.'d at Poseidon Don’t you always wonder what rage can do for your race results? I often toss this around in my mind, as I begin the journey of coaching various athletes with different styles and personalities.  It’s not every athlete who can effectively channel rage and anger into breakthrough performances.  Not every athlete is wired like Lance Armstrong or Chris McCormack, using anger effectively on the race course.  For every Macca, there is a Chrissie Wellington who races through the pain by channeling joy,…
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    Motivation and Inspiration: Beyond the Ironman Journey

  • About That Time

    13 May 2012 | 1:54 pm
    In just seven short days, Ironman 70.3 Florida will take place. My wave is set to start at 6:40am.  Yes, once again, us older guys go immediately following the pros and right behind us, the 18-24 year old males.  My bib number is "200".  Luck number!  For me, this will be the first of three A-races this summer, all three 70.3 distances.  All three Ironman events.Training for this race has been different to say the least.  Different in that it hasn't compared to last year's regime for the Ironman.  Nonetheless, I followed my coach's instructions (for the most…

  • About The Silver Lining

    30 Apr 2012 | 4:44 pm
    "Clouds may come.  Clouds may go.  But behind each cloud you know, the sun or the moon is shinning through."It is often said that each and every cloud has a silver lining.  Sometimes however, its difficult to at first glance recognize this.  Because of this very same reason, I have learned to take time out after any "not so ideal" experience to gather my thoughts and compose myself.This was the case after last Saturday's Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville.I had been looking forward to this event for weeks.  Not just because it has become one of my favorite…

  • Healthy Eating: Some Tips for Staying on Track & Strengthening Your Resolve :)

    13 Apr 2012 | 11:14 am
    We all know that exercise is only part of the equation. Of course, good nutrition is another, highly significant part of that equation as well. And, as athletes, we all know that it's also an essential component in helping to boost our athletic performance. Simply put, an athlete cannot maximize their health and fitness potential without it.Of course, the tricky part is establishing and maintaining our path to good nutrition. Sometimes we might find that it can be especially challenging when we're trying to form these new patterns, particularly because both eating and exercise have added…

  • About Pushing Beyond Perceived Limits

    28 Mar 2012 | 8:26 am
    I had just about resigned myself to the fact that my run pace would be around the 10:00 to 10:15 mark.  No matter how hard I tried, no matter what I did, it always came back to that.  Sometimes I would venture into the 9:50ish pace but would quickly go back to that very familiar point.And then my heel (plantar fasciitis) showed its ugly face.  I was sidelined for some three months.  No running whatsoever.  I was advised to let it heal by letting it rest, amongst other things.  So that I did.  I ran The Nashville Half Marathon on November 12th and the pain…

  • About A Happy Coincidence

    2 Mar 2012 | 7:20 am
    I have been dispensing free advise for as long as I can remember to anyone who is willing to listen.  I have also been fascinated with the ability of the human mind to take us places we never thought possible, at times overcoming insurmountable obstacles.  So much so that I have dedicated a good portion of whatever free time I may find, to educate myself in the subject and to test theories in the matter.As human beings we often take the path of least resistance, keeping us in a comfortable and familiar zone.  Venturing out of this zone takes work, effort and dedication and…
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  • Beast!

    16 May 2012 | 1:49 pm
    1:10 boot camp10 miles bike (round trip, Chelsea Piers)

  • Yoga!

    15 May 2012 | 6:59 pm
    New teacher in this time slot - I liked the old one quite a bit, but this will work...1.25hr yoga

  • Short run

    15 May 2012 | 10:13 am
    c. 3 miles easy.  Slight drizzle, not too warm: actually pretty nice running weather, though I am ready for lower humidity and less dankness in life in general.

  • Exercise orgy!

    14 May 2012 | 2:15 pm
    It basically was psychologically a weekend day: campus is virtually shut down because President Obama was speaking at the Barnard commencement (literally about 50 yards from my apartment), I worked a ton yesterday and just needed some downtime.  I'm just transitioning into the much more independent part of my year, where I don't teach and am mostly working at home on my own projects; I'm going to Ottawa next weekend, probably won't exercise much while I'm there and would like to pack in a lot of solid hours in the meantime.In a very good mood now, particularly given good news just now…

  • Yoga!

    13 May 2012 | 5:58 pm
    Very good vinyasa class, quite challenging.  Have only graded 8 student portfolios, 18 more to go, but I think I can finish the rest this evening.  Hit my six-hour non-negotiable minimum exercise goal for the week; this coming week I should be able to do many more hours than that, we're headed into the non-teaching part of my year, that's good!1.5hr yoga
 
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  • Sudbury Sprint

    Jamie
    8 May 2012 | 11:21 am
    My first shot at earning another spot at the Age Group Nationals starting line. 5:30am came early. I was up, out the door and on my way to the start line with fellow Rev3 teammate, Julia, in tow. While I tried not to put too much pressure on this race, it had the potential of completely changing my race schedule for the year. I could either lock down a qualifying slot at one of the first local triathlons of the season, or I could scramble to try to enter race after race for the next 2 months in hopes that I can grab it somewhere else. To avoid getting too strung out, I tried to focus on it…

  • Three Things Thursday: Fox – Clocks – Knox

    Jamie
    3 May 2012 | 11:27 am
    Blogging has been light lately, but except for a few hiccups, training has been solid.  Coach Hirsch is happy with the work that I’ve done, and that makes me happy. Plenty of serious and steady training all the way back to mid-December. I think I’m in the best swim/bike shape that I’ve ever been in at this point in the season. The run? Meh. We’ll see if I can pull that together, but it is definitely coming along. Race season is coming up quickly and that is the true test of my training after all. In lieu of actual real SwimBikeRun updates, here are three random…

  • Caption Contest: Slippery Edition

    Jamie
    18 Apr 2012 | 12:38 am
    I stumbled on this picture and it was too funny not to share. Between the chick laughing in the back and the tons of aero gear sprawled out over the ground, I got a good chuckle. I feel bad for the guy (because this is exactly the kind of thing that will happen to me one of these days) but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun with it. You know what that means? CAPTION CONTEST! The person with the funniest caption suggestion wins a high five from me. Here are a few to get you started. “My coach’s plan is to swim all out until I get on the bike. He said nothing about…

  • BAA Deferment and Triathlon Elitism

    Jamie
    17 Apr 2012 | 4:17 am
    Let’s face it. Even if most triathletes are incapable of excelling in any one sport and instead decide to be mediocre at three, we still have this elitist mindset when it comes to single sport athletes. Take the Boston marathon expo for example. While it is practically tradition across all endurance sports to don gear from other big races you’ve done on the days before a big event as a badge of honor, there is a growing trend of triathletes wearing Ironman gear at the Boston expo. It is the clothing equivilent of screaming. “Most of my marathons have been after a 2.4 mile…

  • Starting of the season right

    Jamie
    16 Apr 2012 | 10:08 am
    While it seemed like every Boston runner that isn’t doing the marathon decided to do the BAA 5k yesterday, the idea of doing a 3 mile race with 5,000 people makes me throw up in my mouth. Just a little bit. NOT my kind of race. Instead, I picked out a local 5k just down the street from my house for a little run fitness test. It could not have been any more different than the craziness going on downtown. I registered 30 minutes before the race. Just walked up and handed over cash in exchange for a bib and timing chip. Then Sam and I decided to just lay in the shade on a soft patch of…
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  • Keeping the Flame Alive

    Aric Monts-Homkey
    6 May 2012 | 10:01 pm
    Fire.  It is inside every triathlete. It is what makes us jump into freezing water.  It is what makes us ride 112 miles and then run a marathon! As strong as the Fire can be, it is also quite delicate.  The Fire can spit, cough and even die out.  When it does, we don’t do the crazy things that triathletes should do. Here are some quick tips on keeping the Fire alive and well inside you: Track your workouts closely, paying attention to intensity Listen to your body and giving yourself a day off Have a regular yoga session in your weekly routine Hang out with the right people and…

  • Running to a Clear Mind

    Aric Monts-Homkey
    21 Feb 2012 | 1:00 am
    Way back when I started my journey to triathlete, I would hear people say, “I think best when I am running.” My response was to roll my eyes and mutter to myself, “yeah, right” as all I ever felt when I was running was pain and lack of oxygen. But as my body got used to running, developed stronger muscles, and an improved mental attitude, running became a much more peaceful, sublime experience. I was able to cover new ground with my increased endurance and go exploring new areas of town, noticing things that one would never see in a car. My community came alive as I…

  • On Becoming a Race Director…

    Aric Monts-Homkey
    4 Feb 2012 | 6:44 pm
    Giving back to the community can take many forms.  From donations to local charities to adopting a highway, there is more than one way to give back.  How one gives back often depends on their beliefs and passions. Being a triathlete convert from an office potato, I understand the impact of fitness on improving one’s quality of life.  So, for my philanthropic project for 2012, I decided to do something so outside my box, that I downright frightened myself. Combining my passion for competition and the local need for a new type of sporting event, I created the concept of the Goleta…

  • The New Year Brings New Goals!

    Aric Monts-Homkey
    6 Jan 2012 | 9:16 pm
    Resolutions 5k Run kicks off 2012 As we begin flying through the new 2012 calendar and say “whew” after running my first event of the new year, it is time to outline my goals for the year.  Instead of doing a half dozen events, I feel like 2012 should be the year of simple and calculated performance.  Let’s focus on one or two larger goals and let the rest fall in as they come. Choose Your Distance! Recognizing the diversity of the triathlon sport, 2012 will be the year to step up.  First, I will complete my first “long” course triathlon.  This means swimming…

  • Reflecting: What an Awesome Year 2011 Was!

    Aric Monts-Homkey
    31 Dec 2011 | 9:32 pm
    On this New Year’s Eve, I can’t help but reflect on how much I’ve grown in 2011 and how awesome the year was.   While 2009 was the year of firsts and 2010 was the year of obsessive burnout, 2011 was the year of balance.  Here are some of my best, and not so best, moments. September 2011 – Carpinteria Triathlon Sprint The Carpinteria Triathlon is my favorite triathlon.  Period.  It was very fitting that this year was the first year that I swam the entire ocean swim freestyle.  No more side stroke and kicking with my legs.  This translated to more energy and a much…
 
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  • 2012 Boston Marathon

    21 Apr 2012 | 1:37 pm
    This was my first and probably my only trip to the Boston Marathon.  I make this claim because the journey is long and the timing is less than ideal. I'm addicted to Ironman, what can I say? Anyway, it was my first Boston encounter and my story is a lengthy one....

  • 2012 Ironman Oceanside 70.3

    3 Apr 2012 | 3:42 pm
    I think it’s probably a good thing that we all have short attention spans or someone might recall that I swore off 70.3 racing last year. :) I don't remember exactly what I stated but I'm certain the words:  "hate", "never again" (technically a phrase) and "suck" were spoken, written or spoken and written.

  • The Conclusion

    11 Mar 2012 | 1:02 pm
    I just wrapped up the training camp with an 8 mile run in the country and now it's time to pack up and head out.  It seems like we just got here and now it's already time to leave.  [Sigh]  I love it here; I wish I didn't have to go back!This is my third visit and this trip has been more fruitful than my previous visits and as long as the Ironman California rumor continues to be a rumor, I will revisit this location again next year.

  • Spring Training 2012

    8 Mar 2012 | 10:43 pm
    I get a pass for typos and grammar.  I'm just throwing that out there in advance in case the grammar police decide to show up on my blog.As some of you know, I'm on my annual pilgrimage south in search of warmer weather which is kind of a joke considering where I live.  But I'm a cry baby and if the temperature drops below 70F, I'm unhappy.

  • 50 Slots

    8 Mar 2012 | 7:16 am
    The game just got a little tougher!  It seems there are fewer qualifying slots available.  I've only checked a select number of sites but of those that are of interest to me, 50 qualifying slots appears to be the magic number.
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  • HITS Triathlon Series Debuts in New York State

    tjnick
    12 May 2012 | 6:32 am
    The region known for the eclectic sounds of the famed Woodstock and Mountain Jam music festivals and superb northern skiing may soon garner a new reputation as a triathlon hot-spot. HITS Triathlon Series will make its New York State debut in Hunter Mountain, New York June 9-10 and offer local and national triathletes alike a glimpse at what the northeast has to offer. HITS Triathlon Series released a set of finalized maps this week for all five distances of the Hunter Mountain event. They feature swims in the pristine waters of North/South Lake, which sits within the boundaries of a spacious…

  • Triathlon Pioneers Inducted into USA Triathlon Hall of Fame

    tjnick
    11 May 2012 | 3:52 pm
    Three of triathlon's Big Four, two key contributors and a top age-grouper were formally inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame on Thursday at the Bahia Resort Hotel. A sold-out crowd of nearly 300 friends, family members and multisport dignitaries gathered to honor pre-2000 elite triathletes Mark Allen, Scott Molina, and Scott Tinley; contributors Bob Babbitt and Sally Edwards; and age-grouper Ethel Autorino. Plenty of the sport's biggest names were in attendance, including Dave Scott, the first member of the Big Four inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame, and two-time Ironman…

  • Triathlon America Renamed Triathlon Business International

    tjnick
    11 May 2012 | 12:20 pm
    Triathlon America, an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, today announced it has expanded its organization to companies serving the triathlon industry around the world. As part of this effort, the organization has been renamed Triathlon Business International. "When we first launched Triathlon America less than two years ago, we believed that US-based businesses serving the triathlon market were underserved and would benefit from their own industry association," said Jack Caress. "But triathlon is a global industry, and if we are truly…

  • TriStar Rio de Janeiro Brings Brazil New Triathlon Concept

    tjnick
    11 May 2012 | 9:08 am
    Triathlon is rapidly growing and Star Events is offering something unique to the athletes worldwide in the best destinations. A new concept in the organization of high-quality triathlon events is arriving in Brazil this year. Rio de Janeiro, home of the 2016 Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup in 2014, will host the fun and charming TriStar111 and TriStar55.5 triathlon competitions on October 14, 2012. The race course will be a real City Triathlon with a start from the beach in the bay of Guanabara. The stunning bike course will be on fully closed roads through the heart of the city and…

  • CEO Challenges Acquired by Life Time Fitness

    tjnick
    10 May 2012 | 11:28 am
    CEO Challenges, the world leader in sport competitions for CEOs based in Boulder, CO, announced that the company was acquired by Life Time Fitness Inc, the Healthy Way of Life Company based in Minnesota, on April 23. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. "The acquisition of CEO Challenges enhances Life Time's focus on providing the highest caliber participation experience for all of our event attendees from the C-suite and beyond," said Thomas Link, vice president of Life Time Media. "With the reach and reputation Ted Kennedy and his team have built throughout the industry, the inclusion of…
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  • The Natural Talent Myth- And How This Is Great for your Swimming

    triswimcoach
    14 May 2012 | 2:58 pm
    I’m in the midst of reading a book called The Talent Code, by Daniel Coyle, which is about how greatness is not born, it’s grown. The author uses many examples from the world of sports to show where some of the so-called “super talents” have come from, and why it’s much more about “deep practice” than any kind of innate skill. Granted, if you are 5’3, your odds of making the NBA are pretty much zero (although, 5’3 Mugsy Bogues even proved this possibility several years ago as an NBA guard!). And look at some examples in the sport of…

  • The Ten Commandments of Triathlon Racing

    triswimcoach
    12 May 2012 | 12:47 am
    by Chris Hague I stood upon the mountain as the rain beat upon my bearded face and lightning illuminated the stormy night sky. When suddenly the clouds parted, and my coach descended through the storm upon the mountain. “Chris, take these tablets and hold them sacred. Follow them and you shall obtain success, break them and feel the wrath of the triathlon Gods.” She then ascended back into the sky where she rejoined the pantheon of coaches, trainers and, racers. I looked down upon the two great tablets that she had given to me and inscribed upon them were the ten commandments of racing……

  • 3 Essentials for Triathlon Workout Recovery

    triswimcoach
    3 May 2012 | 7:05 am
    by Chris Hague If you are like me and many triathletes, you hate off days. Whether out of fear of losing fitness or getting fat, I dread seeing that gap in the my training log with a friendly reminder from my coach to take it easy (her last note was “Chris, recovery means recovery: no elliptical, no easy spin—do nothing). Recovery is essential to proper training; without it, we would get injured and burned out. In fact, recovery days should be approached with just as much care and consideration as a workout. Many athletes approach recovery in the wrong way by scheduling too much, not…

  • Triathlon Training with Fire

    triswimcoach
    28 Apr 2012 | 2:59 am
    by Chris Hague There are few luddites in the athletic world who refuse to use technology from digital training logs to social media websites to iPods; they see it as a distraction from their enjoyment of the sport. Personally, I love it. I splurge on the latest technology (whether I necessarily need it or not); I analyze my data down to the single watt; I religiously read the latest blogs; and, I pour over fellow athletes’ training logs, tweets, and blogs. I find that my technology and social media fix not only allows me to improve my own fitness but also stay connected to others. However,…

  • Triathlon Training Laws

    triswimcoach
    20 Apr 2012 | 8:29 am
    Coach Chris Hague’s Laws of Training There are not many laws in training. Nutrition plans, supplements, training regimens are all so individualized and personal that it is hard to find a sweeping truth. However, one fundamental fact about endurance athletics is “junk in, junk out.” It is pretty simple law that can be applied to any facet of training, yet many athletes reject or flat out deny it. Let us look at the evidence. The basic premise behind my law is that if you put junk into your training whether it be food, millage, or recovery you are going to get junk out. This idea make…
 
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  • Preview: 2012 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships and XTERRA Southeast Championships

    romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica)
    16 May 2012 | 8:32 am
    Shelby County, Alabama, USA (16 May 2012) -  Last year was a historic one for Cross Triathlon, after four years of continental championships ITU hosted its first world titles in Extremadura, Spain. Over 400 athletes competed across the elite, junior, age-group and paratriathlon categories in the swim, mountain bike and cross country run discipline. This year, the sport takes another step forward as ITU partners with XTERRA for the second edition for the 2012 Shelby County ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships and XTERRA Southeast Championships. Canada's Melanie McQuaid and…

  • Aussie triathlete Brad Kahlefeldt in hospital in issolation with suspected case of Tuberculosis

    romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica)
    15 May 2012 | 9:44 am
    Aussie pro triathlete Brad Kahlefeldt has been hospitalized in San Diego with a suspected case of Tuberculosis. The diagnosis and illness may jeopardizes his training and even his chance to race at the London 2012 Olympics. Kahlefeldt was hospitalized after finishing 24th at the ITU race in San Diego on Sunday after complaining of chest pain. The New York Times is reporting that: "Kahlefeldt, 31, fell ill while competing in the world championship series race at Mission Beach on Sunday when he experienced chest pains. He finished the race, placing 24th. He mentioned his chest pains to…

  • Video of the day: Kemper, Bennett and Brownlee after this weekend's ITU World Triathlon San Diego

    romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica)
    14 May 2012 | 9:06 am
    As you know Jonathan Brownlee won this weekend's ITU World Triathlon in San Diego. But perhaps just as importantly for U.S. Olympic hopes Hunter Kemper qualified for the 2012 U.S. Olympic team as did Laura Bennett. Here are all three triathletes talking about the race race after their successful performances. Laura Bennett after earning an Olympic spot after the ITU World Triathlon San Diego Hunter Kemper after finishing 5th to qualify for the US Olympic Team Follow on twitter @everymantri or view latest videos on YouTube.

  • ITU World Triathlon San Diego: Brownlee wins while Kemper headed to 4th Olympics

    romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica)
    13 May 2012 | 7:38 am
    SAN DIEGO, Calif. - In an emotional and dramatic finish, Hunter Kemper and Manuel Huerta ran to spots on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team with fifth- and ninth-place finishes, respectively, Saturday at the ITU World Triathlon San Diego. Kemper (Colorado Springs, Colo.) earned his fourth consecutive Olympic berth with a time of 1 hour, 49 minutes, 17 seconds on the 1,500-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike and 10-kilometer run course. The Cuban-born Huerta (Miami, Fla.) crossed the line ninth in 1:49:31 to lock up his first Olympic Games appearance. Great Britain's Jonathan Brownlee…

  • Best of EMT: Training through a triathlon injury

    romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica)
    12 May 2012 | 7:02 am
    Editor's Note: Please consult your doctor before trying any of these exercises. With race season upon us, the higher intensities of training andcompetition can make the risk of a triathlon injury become more frequent.But if you've hobbled out of a workout or race lately and complained about"not being able to exercise" in the presence of a shoulder, knee, back, orankle triathlon injury, then you may want to keep reading. While you should certainly a follow a physician's recommendation formovement and rehab when you have a triathlon injury or "messed-up"…
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  • 7 Traits Of Elite Triathletes Pt 2

    Tri Trainer
    15 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    It doesn’t matter what level you compete at, watching successful competitors shows there are several common personality traits they hold.  Read about them in part 2 of this article series…4) Thy max out on the coachWhat’s this maxing out on the coach?  If you’ve gone to the trouble of finding a coach then you really should make sure you get your money’s worth. If you run up against a problem, big or small, you need to get to the bottom of it before it becomes a major issue so this is where you max out on your coach.These days, staying in touch is such an easy thing to do and…

  • 7 Traits Of Elite Triathletes

    Tri Trainer
    8 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Whatever your motive for getting involved with traithlete competing, the overwhelming urge is to better yourself, and your training is all focussed on achieving that.It doesn’t matter what level you compete at, watching the successful competitors shows there are several common personality traits they hold…1) These guys are in for the long haulBeing a successful athlete isn’t about more training.  It’s not about less training.  The reality is it’s about defining a training plan that meets your needs and then working to that plan.  What’s the point of preparing a training…

  • 6 Signs You Are Training too Hard

    Tri Trainer
    1 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    1. You repeatedly fail to complete your normal workoutFailure’s a funny thing here.  We all train to the point of not being able to go any further, lets call that normal failure and this is fine.  What if you can’t manage to lift what would normally be a breeze?If your performance is failing this dramatically you’re probably training too much but remember that pushing yourself to progress and then not getting there is different.   If you’re unable to do today what was a breeze last month then you’ve been training too much.2. Leanness Is GoingSadly you can’t rely on increased…

  • How to Pedal more Efficiently

    Tri Trainer
    24 Apr 2012 | 2:35 pm
    Few pay much attention to the cycling stroke involved in riding your bike more efficiently. However, once you take a deeper look into it you will be able to connect the dots on where power is utilized. Pedal SmartThere are different directions that you can use when pedalling. You can pedal up, down, back, forward and there is no denying that you will have to master all of these techniques. Yet, despite the amount of advice and tips available, it is still one of the toughest leg movements to master.This is because an efficient pedal stroke is the result of a flawless relationship between…

  • Optimal Running Rhythm

    Tri Trainer
    17 Apr 2012 | 2:04 pm
    Rhythm is necessary in life. There is rhythm in the falling of a leaf, rhythm in the rising and setting of the sun, rhythm in the changing of season, rhythm in lunar cycles and even within the system within our body there is a ruling rhythm.  Rhythm Is LifeThere is a rhythm in our heart beat, rhythm in our breathing and even the taping of our toes when we hear nice music creates rhythm. In life we employ rhythm for different purpose and specific reasons. Sometimes we use it to calm us, sometimes to cope with abrupt movements. Basically we are in a world of rhythm, thus rhythm…
 
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  • Tuesday Time Out

    Swim Bike Mom
    15 May 2012 | 3:19 pm
    Thank you all for your awesome emails and comments since my post yesterday. It is good to know that I am not alone.  After I posted that blog, I was chatting with one of my San Diego besties, Life Coach Carrie, and she made me pinky promise with her that we would do better and be better to ourselves. Now, a pinky promise was a bit of a logistical impossibility 3,000 miles away, but you get the idea. I like to honor my pinky promises.   (Me and Life Coach Carrie, January 2012. Crazy TRX workout. My core is STILL sore from that workout.) Oh... and I put my scale away…

  • I Know Better...

    Swim Bike Mom
    14 May 2012 | 1:37 pm
    I was born a healthy baby tipping the scales at a nice eight pounds. Yes, I was a semi- fat kid. But I was one of those husky, strong specimens. “Give the bat to Meredith, she’ll hit a home run,” my dad would tell the softball coach. I would put down my doughnut on the bench and proceed to bat. (I kid.) The strong, fat thing was tossed around quite often around me. “She’s strong!” they’d all say. But really, rarely (never) did I hit a homerun. [However, I could punch the catcher in the face and then hit the local Dairy Queen for a large Blizzard if the day called for…

  • Free eBook (Happy Mother's Day!)

    Swim Bike Mom
    12 May 2012 | 8:30 pm
    Happy Mother's Day to all my Swim Bike Moms (and friends)!   (L-R) Swim Bike Kid #2, Swim Bike Mom, SBM's Mom and SBM's "Mombow" In honor of all the awesome moms out there, I am giving away a copy of my just-released eBook! Yay!  What do you have to do to get a copy?  Just sign up for the SBM Newsletter (monthly email) and you will be sent a link for the download automatically.  No charge, no gimmicks. Just SBM free love.  You know I love to give away things. What's the eBook about?   The Swim Bike Mom Ultimate Sprint Triathlon Plan A Quick Start Guide to…

  • New Exciting Things

    Swim Bike Mom
    11 May 2012 | 1:35 pm
    There are many exciting things happening in Swim Bike Mom land in the now or near future!  FIRSTNext weekend is the Atlanta Iron Girl.  My "debut" back into "racing" since the broke foot incident of 2012. While I must be careful (no actual running in the race), I plan to enjoy the swim, bike and walk event ---- and get fired up for when I can run again (2 weeks).  Who else is racing? SECOND I would say that my new svelte figure is exciting and in the near future.  But that hasn't happened quite yet, so we'll just move on to the next thing.  THIRD I went to spinning…

  • Love this Picture

    Swim Bike Mom
    10 May 2012 | 11:36 am
    I received the most AWESOME email today. Check out this photo from SBM friend Sarah.  Naturally, I love the shirt in the last pic, but what an amazing story.  She did her first tri in 2010 and it changed her life forever. Way to go, Sarah. Thanks for sharing.  Today, I had a great elliptical session and 2200m swim. I am down 2 pounds. Yay.  Sarah's words: "How's this for numbers! You ask why I'm so passionate about Triathlon... I did my first sprint in 2010, it changed my life. Find your passion. Be the inspiration you seek. My goal weight was 145 but I've embraced the…
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  • City may see $5 million economic impact from Ironman

    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    HAINES CITY -- Making millions of dollars of improvements to Lake Eva Park may prove to be one of the best investments Haines City ever made. And Polk County's investing $250,000 to help with the expenses of the Ironman competition over five years also appears to be paying off. In fact, those investments could result in a $5 million-to-$6 million economic impact in Polk County for each of the next five years -- a total of up to $30 million

  • HITS Triathlon Series debuts in New York State

    10 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    The region known for the eclectic sounds of the famed Woodstock and Mountain Jam music festivals and superb northern skiing may soon garner a new reputation as a triathlon hot-spot. HITS Triathlon Series will make its New York State debut in Hunter Mountain, New York June 9-10 and offer local and national triathletes alike a glimpse at what the northeast has to offer.

  • The world's largest iron distance triathlon, Challenge Roth, today announced its pro field for 8 Jul

    6 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    After quite a long break, Timo Bracht – one of the most successful German triathletes – will return to the “triathlon dream factory” in Roth. He has won seven Ironman races and finished fifth in the latest Hawaii event and says: “Apart from Ironman Hawaii in summer, my plan this year is to take part again in a big German long-distance race. For a long time, I have not been quite sure whether I should participate, and so I asked the fans to help me make a decision. The vote was clear, so I decide

  • Legend Cameron Brown Tests the Newly Unveiled MetaMan Bintan Course

    2 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Behold, the MetaMan is here! Since the demise of the Ironman races in Malaysia, South Korea and China, Asian-based triathletes have had no choice but to travel far and wide in order to scratch their long-distance itch. But with the advent of the MetaMan on September 15, the continent once again has an iron-triathlon and for Southeast Asian athletes especially, one to truly call their own.

  • Terenzo @ St. Anthony’s Triathlon

    1 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Over the weekend I competed at the St. Anthony’s Olympic distance triathlon in St. Petersburg, Florida. With not that much high-end speed work in my body I was unsure how I go against a stellar Pro field. I went into the race without much pressure and did what I could. Which on Sunday was good enough to put me in 6th Place.
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  • Top 11 Takeaways from Wellington's Memoirs

    Paul
    10 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    I just finished reading Life without Limits - A World Champion's Journey by Chrissie Wellington.  A complete book review appears on Trijuice.com.  Here are my takeaways on a napkin that were a cut below Nick's journalistic standards: #1) If a girl shows up to a race with a bike she had named "Calvin" give her a wide berth. #2) Remember that girl you called "Muppet" in grade school?  Yes, you.  She can kick your ass now. #3) If you ever find yourself sans underwear (aka "gone commando") and are about to meet the Prime Minister or President, just act like nothing is wrong.

  • Toughman Tri Creates a Closed Bike Course

    Paul
    9 May 2012 | 1:46 pm
    Race director and owner Dr. Richard Izzo spent a few minutes with us this weekend talking about changes this year made to the Toughman Triathlon bike course. In just 5 short years, Izzo has built one of the largest 70.3 distance races in the country held on the shores of the Hudson River in Croton-on-Hudson. Rich isn't about to rest on his laurels, though, as we learned. This year, he created a closed bike course that adds a completely new dimension to the race. Paul: Looking back on 2011, what was the biggest improvement to the race? Rich: I would say that every aspect of our race…

  • Pressure is not nice

    Paul
    15 Apr 2012 | 3:48 pm
    I'm in the middle of reading  A Life Without Limits - A World Champion's Journey by Chrissie Wellington  I'll write a full review for our friends at Trijuice.  Sitting out in the Arizona desert after a brief, but very hot run, one passage jumped out: "Pressure is not nice.  It is a necessary evil if you want to achieve, but you're not supposed to enjoy it.  It brings with it great stress, but you deal with it, and the redemption comes when you achieve things because of it.  The trick is to understand which pressures are necessary and which ones are the dangerous…

  • Dialing in the Buzz with CLIF

    Paul
    13 Apr 2012 | 8:02 am
    We recently scored a stash of new CLIF Shot Energy Gel that - best of all - comes in three "doses" of caffeine.  We passed it off in a gesture of remarkable generousity to our MTB friend Siobhan to test for us.  Even before taking the food on an epic ride, she had a lot to gush about: "I’ve been using Clif Shot Bloks since they hit the market a few years ago.  I really like what I see and am eager to try out in the next few weeks. As a mountain biker, I like the packaging.  It looks much less messy than traditional gels and easier to eat because no water is needed to…

  • Help! My Swim Brief is on Fire!

    Paul
    12 Apr 2012 | 8:01 am
    I swam so fast this morning that my briefs caught on fire.  Not really.  But I would feel that way with a custom suit I designed on Finis’s new custom website service.  Finis follows in the path that Nike blazed for shoes – you can now design your own set of personal or team suits and have them shipped home.  All for the basically the same cost as that boring dark blue Speedo you always wear.  You do need to order at least six suits at the same time to show off your own design.  Does anyone want to split a smoking hot order with me?  
 
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  • I Love Open Water Swimming and Boise is Looming!

    30 Apr 2012 | 9:37 pm
    Finishing RAGE!Still feeling happy about Rage so decided to post a picture!   With Boise 70.3 less than 40 days out, the workouts have gotten super race specific.As in:Saturday Brick:  53 miles biked, 3.2 miles run. Sunday Brick:  13.4 miles biked, 10.75 miles run.Which made today's easy open water swim just what the doctor ordered!Didn't sleep well last night (which is unusual). Yesterday's long run lingered in my body longer than "normal." Probably because it was an excellent run with coach confirming: "Really good pacing!" when she saw the data.Plus it was in the heat. Not…

  • RAGE Race Report (PRs!)

    22 Apr 2012 | 11:01 am
    RAGE Bike Course Picture from http://bbsctri.com/Rage ROCKED!I have to say! It was tough! Which is normal, because, it's RAGE! Hot and hilly.Brief Recap1500 meter swim25 mile bike6.2 mile runI got a PR in the swim which I was totally NOT expecting and squeaked by with a PR on the bike. The run . . . ah the run . . . unfortunately did not go exactly as planned. And my transitions were slow.Overall Time: 4:05:01 -- (or 4:58 off of a PR, 5:02 off my goal). I was looking to break 4 hours and was reasonably close. My initial disappointment was dissipated by the overall awesomeness of the day.They…

  • Splurging is FUN -- Track Me Tomorrow at RAGE!

    20 Apr 2012 | 2:20 pm
    Normally on the day before a race I'm super nervous. Even if I'm off my feet resting (which I normally do) the stress seems to find a way in. Then it slaps me around and makes me tired and fried feeling.I'm happy to say that today is different. Sure I'm a little nervous but mostly the past few days I've felt acutely how much racing in RAGE means to me and how far I've come -- and even though I've struggled with eating a bit these past few weeks (again) I know I'm ready. And grateful.And I've SPLURGED on a GPS tracker for the occasion!My impression is that most people get the tracker for Half…

  • New Wetsuit! (Rage is getting closer)

    17 Apr 2012 | 9:12 pm
    Today Tony and I went down to the lake so I could practice in my new wetsuit.I was nervous. Sometimes it doesn't take much. Would the wetsuit fit?Would swimming one mile feel difficult?Would the water be cold?Turns out I was nervous for nothing!The wetsuit fit and slid off more quickly and easily than my old one. Except for one little thing at the neck, which Tony adjusted for me, it worked perfectly. It felt more buoyant than my old one and more flexible.Swimming one mile did not feel difficult. HELLO what have I been doing in the pool all these months?!?!?!? My swim goal time for Rage is…

  • I'm Ready to RAGE!

    15 Apr 2012 | 2:46 pm
    Rage is a race near and dear to my heart.It's a tough, local race.It always sells out. It's next Saturday, April 21.Rain or shine (we had rain here yesterday).Wind or no wind.Cold water or . . . oh who the hell am I kidding the water will be cold.I'm ready to RAGE!I first did Rage in 2008. My very first Olympic distance (1500 meter swim, 24.9 mile bike, 6.2 mile run). Took me 4:45 and change. I was DFL and finished surrounded by athletes doing the half iron course.2009 was a wee bit faster. I completed Rage in 4:00:03. My goal in 2009 was to break four hours.I could say, for drama's sake,…
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  • Stop your chain from dropping off front chain rings

    Michael Squire
    14 May 2012 | 2:37 pm
      If you have ever had problems with your chain popping off when shifting down from your big ring to your small, you will understand how frustrating it is as it usually happens at the worst time. Here is a simple and inexpensive little upgrade you can make that will stop this from happening. A chain catcher will make all the difference and goes on just under your front derailleur (see image above). I'f your chain does go to far to the left the chain catcher will stop it from going too far and keep it on track to hook in to the bottom chain ring. You can get these chain catchers…

  • How often should you clean your chain and general chain maintenance

    Michael Squire
    10 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
      This is a somewhat controversial topic but The one thing for sure is that you cant over clean and maintain your chain and drive train. You will notice that after proper cleaning and maintenance that you will have better shifting and a drive train that has less noise. You cant wear out your chain by cleaning (with in reason that is) so we recommend more then we would less. The type of roads and weather you ride in have a massive impact on your chain wear especially in wet and snow. In the wet your chain and drive train will pick up a lot more grit and grim off the road and this grit and…

  • How to avoid muscle cramps and "bonking"

    Michael Squire
    8 May 2012 | 12:56 pm
      How do you minimize muscle cramps and "bonking"? It's always in the back of your mind when things get tough out there but there are some things you can do to help minimize the chances of this happening to you. Muscle cramps are one thing but when you "bonk" it can be downright miserable! and just getting home can be difficult to say the least eeven when your not far from home. Muscle cramps effect upto 60% of endurence athletes at some points so chances are you will have to deal with the problem. The majority of exercise related cramping is caused from dehydration and sodium depletion.

  • Lance Armstrong started out as a swimmer and triathlete

    Michael Squire
    4 May 2012 | 1:11 pm
    This is a video of a very young Lance Armstrong as a triathlete so he is no stranger to the game and might prove to be a force in Iron Man events this year. I'm sure it will take a few races for him to find the groove so to speak but don't ever count him out. We here at Tritrain360.com wish him all the luck and have our fingers crossed he will win a few just to keep the big guys in the sport on there toes. Mark Allen and Mike Pig also feature here and both were formidable forces in the sport through the 90's 

  • Do club bike races to improve your triathlon bike leg

    Michael Squire
    1 May 2012 | 11:29 am
      One of the best way to really bring in your bike legs for the bike leg of your triathlon is to regularly do club bike races in the season. Because of the pace and competitive nature of the group you can use these events as a high intensity workout. Depending on what your looking for in your work out you can try to make some break away or if the group is too fast for that you can sit in the group and improve your skills at high speed. Things to keep in mind when doing the group bike races. 1. Make sure you are mindful of hydration. Because of the speed as well as the fact you are…
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  • Rehydration by John Post, MD

    John Post
    14 May 2012 | 8:10 pm
    Rehydration “Water, water everywhere, and all the boards did shrink. Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” Rime of the Ancient Mariner It’s summer. By now your racing fluid plan should be well established. Gone are the days, as pointed out in recent blog, where you’ve ignored your fluid intake as, “It wasn’t that [...]

  • 3 Essential Keys to Training Hard and Avoiding Burnout

    drdan
    14 May 2012 | 12:10 pm
    Having a good plan is essential to successful triathlon training. But many times in the quest to “get more done” and “improve performance” we often will rationalize some serious mistakes that can be costly. It is important to remember that no matter what condition you find yourself, or stage in your training you may [...]

  • Head Position In Swimming

    Kerry Sullivan
    9 May 2012 | 7:56 am
    Many swimmers (and some coaches) believe that every swimmer should look straight down at the bottom of the pool when they swim, so as to improve their body position. Is this true? Let’s look at some swimmers underwater to find out : The Star Of The Pool First up we have double Olympic gold medallist [...]

  • Live Workshop: How To Draft & Sight Properly 9PM EST 6PM PST

    Kerry Sullivan
    7 May 2012 | 3:41 am
    Drafting, in swimming, is one the most underrated keys to having a fast swim in a triathlon. Sighting is also another key. Needless to say, if you’re swimming in a zig zag you’re going to have to cover a lot more water. In this workshop, Ben & Kerry will be discussing the secrets [...]

  • Clavicle Fractures by John Post, MD

    John Post
    5 May 2012 | 7:42 pm
    Clavicle Fractures “Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright, The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light, And somewhere men are laughing, and little children shout; But there is no joy in Mudville — mighty Casey has struck out.” Casey at the Bat The clavicle is the first bone in [...]
 
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  • Ultrarunning: Choosing the Perfect Pair of Running Shoes

    admin@enduranceplanet.com (Ben Greenfield)
    15 May 2012 | 6:00 pm
    This article is part of Endurance Planet’s ultrarunning article series. If you have questions, comments or feedback about “Choosing the Perfect Pair of Running Shoes”, please leave it below in the comments section… Overuse injuries such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis are very common among runners, particularly in those who participate in ultramarathon events. But these overuse injuries can be prevented, and in fact, can very well be  minimized just by using the proper kind of running shoes. Know the type of feet you have and how they gait when you run Determining…

  • Get Involved: 1st Ethos Endurance Festival Debuts May 19

    admin@enduranceplanet.com (Ben Greenfield)
    11 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    The Ethos Endurance Festival is a brand-new endurance race series that includes live music, which is debuting in Temecula, Calif., on Saturday, May 19. On today’s show we have Ethos President Michael O’Neil joining us to talk about the inaugural race weekend and a little on his own history and career in endurance sports, which includes managing some of today’s top Olympic triathletes. As a special offer to our listeners, we are going to give a code to the first 25 people to email Endurance Planet, which you can use to get a free race entry to the May 19 event. Just…

  • Sports Nutrition: Why A Balanced pH Matters

    admin@enduranceplanet.com (Ben Greenfield)
    10 May 2012 | 9:47 am
    Ben Greenfield joins to answer your questions on pH balance in athletes, reactive hypoglycemia, how to fuel if kidneys “can’t handle” certain foods, vegan food sources of amnio acids, and alcohol and the athlete – is light beer better? Ask your questions on our facebook page. Click here to download audio.

  • Ultrarunning: What You Should Know Before Getting Cortisone Injections for Your Injuries

    admin@enduranceplanet.com (Ben Greenfield)
    8 May 2012 | 6:00 pm
    Ultrarunning: What You Should Know Before Getting Cortisone Injections for Your Running Injuries This article is part of Endurance Planet’s ultrarunning article series. If you have questions, comments or feedback about “What You Should Know Before Getting Cortisone Injections for Your Running Injuries”, please leave it below in the comments section… Ultrarunners are among the elite group of athletes who will inevitably have to deal with overuse injuries. And regardless of whether or not ultrarunners practice proper exercise mechanics and form, or wear ample protective gears, or…

  • ATU: Lucho’s Take on ‘Minimalist’ Shoes, Managing Body Weight

    admin@enduranceplanet.com (Ben Greenfield)
    4 May 2012 | 11:43 am
    Lucho joins to answer your questions on recovering from broken toes in time to race an ultra again this season, planning walk/run strategies, advise on running shoes and thoughts on barefoot/minimalist footwear, mentally preparing for a long race and keeping focused and strong while coping with the stress of long running, metatarsal stress fractures, difference in the training effects of running 80 miles per week in single runs or as two runs each day, building up run mileage for a half-ironman after coming off an injury, how running helps mountain biking, finding your ideal weight…
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  • Medicine Ball Partner Exercises

    swimbikerun1
    16 May 2012 | 10:30 am
    1. Lunge to Chest Pass: A dynamic move for a dynamic duo. Grab a medicine ball and face your partner, standing about 3-5 feet apart. Keeping the chest up, lunge forward, completing the movement with a crisp (and accurate!) chest pass to your partner. They’ll then catch it and head straight into their lunge-and-pass. Repeat [...]

  • Triathlon tip: Don’t rely on thirst for your daily fluids intake

    swimbikerun1
    14 May 2012 | 12:31 pm
    Even though most humans rely on thirst to drink water or other fluids, triathletes and endurance athletes should not do that. They should develop  daily hydration habits in order to keep their body proper hydrated. By the time an endurance athlete becomes thirsty, his or her body has already experienced significant fluid losses.  That is [...]

  • Exercises: Single leg squat

    swimbikerun1
    13 May 2012 | 12:14 pm
    One of the most commonly prescribed and most popular rehabilitation and injury prevention exercises to improve stability and functional strength is the Single Leg Squat. This exercise strongly develops the quadriceps and gluteals, with a complimentary boost to the hamstrings. It’s an excellent exercise for runners and triathletes because it stimulates the running movement. Filed [...]

  • Alleged high-end bike thieves used Craigslist and Facebook to find victims

    swimbikerun1
    13 May 2012 | 7:36 am
    The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has arrested three men accused of being at the center of a sophisticated bike-stealing ring that targeted bikes worth $2,000 to $30,000. On Wednesday, detectives will hold a news conference hoping to reunite 150 stolen bikes with their owners. Some of the stolen bikes have already been returned, but [...]

  • Triathlon Training Program 14 – 20.12.2012

    swimbikerun1
    12 May 2012 | 3:24 am
    Last week of our racing cycle. Easy, refreshing program until Sunday’s race. Watch your body weight and not to become sick with flu (very common before major races, because our immune system is not that strong after all that hard training). Monday: A) 30 minute swim, preferably at at the sea, Zone 2,3 Tuesday: 6:30 [...]
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