Found on San Diego Magazine and written by Claire Trageser If you’re a runner with zero experience, these trails are short, flat, and well maintained, just like a good crew cut. Photography by Richard Benton 1. Balboa Park trail #1 1.5 miles ✹ EASY Start at Sixth Avenue and Upas Street and follow the […]
28 Best Trails For Hiking, Running, Biking in San Diego
Claremont Memorial Ride
Carlos Vazquez was enjoying a ride with his son Isai. They had just turned off Shinn Rd and started their descent down Baldy Rd. From here is where we all hate to see this go. Isai was slightly ahead of his father when a lady in an SUV tried to pass Carlos. Carlos was to […]
8 Hydration Myths Busted
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Dimity McDowell At its basic level, hydration is simple. Feel thirsty after a run? Drink something. Heading into an epic meeting? Bring along a water bottle. Despite this simplicity, there’s an ocean of misleading information out there that leaves runners confused. Eight glasses a day, or not? Drink before you’re thirsty, […]
OC Cyclist Hit By Gatorade Bottle May Get Charged
LA Times – Veronica Rocha An Orange County cyclist who used his cellphone to document getting struck by a Gatorade bottle after a dispute with the passenger in a passing truck could also face charges in the incident, officials said. Orange County sheriff’s investigators have reviewed Bryan Larsen’s video (warning: cyclist utters a profanity) and […]
VIDEO: See What It Feels Like To Be Hit By A Car
Video: What’s it like to be hit head-on by a car? It’s like this Police are hunting a driver who left a 34-year-old office worker in the gutter with broken bones after knocking him off his bike in Slough, Berkshire last month. Despite gut-wrenching video footage from the rider’s handlebars, police have been unable to […]
VIDEO: Inspirational Story Of Rob Jones
Watch the great story of Rob Jones.
VIDEO: How To Catch A Bike Thief
Bike theft is a serious problem in San Francisco. Now the police are using every tool they have, including GPS trackers in bikes, social media and thousands of stickers that ask thieves a question.
VIDEO: Road Bike vs Mountain Bike Rap Battle
The tension between mountain bikers and road bikers has come to a head. The only way to settle this is with a rap battle.
VIDEO: No Legs, No Arms, No Problems
Nick Vunicic is a true inspiration; he has no arms or legs, but makes the most of his life as a brilliant motivational speaker and active sports and fitness enthusiast. Next time you are feeling sorry for yourself after a long day, think of Nick.
VIDEO: Short Ab Workout To Improve Your Core
RunnersWorld.com. VIDEO: Short Ab Workout To Improve Your Core
Video: The Science Of Recovery
Why is protein for important for recovery.
Female Athlete: Understanding Your Cycle and Performance
Found on TrainingPeaks.com and written by Nicole Drummer For the female athlete seeking peak performance, understanding how the hormones of their monthly cycle affect performance is important. Because the human body is complex and research on this topic is still relatively new, for this article we’re going to keep it simple. If you want to […]
How To Recover From A Half or Full Marathon
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Jenny Hadfield Try this “reverse taper” to return to training refreshed and healthy. I’m running my third half-marathon this spring and a marathon this fall. Do you have any tips for recovering after the races? Thanks, Breanne Good luck in your races this season, Breanne. You are wise to […]
VIDEO: The Importance Of Sleep
Found on Competitor.com Sleep is a critical part of the recovery process and is one area in which we can all improve. In this video Sage Rountree explains how poor sleep can be an indicator of–and contributor to—overtraining. She also discusses why getting the right amount of sleep is essential for peak performance and offers […]
OC Cyclist Records Truck Trying To Run Him Off Road
From CBS Los Angeles DANA POINT (CBSLA.com) — An Orange County cyclist recorded a dangerous encounter with an aggressive pickup truck driver over the weekend. Bryan Larsen, a semi-professional bicyclist, said a truck tried to run him off the road as he was riding with a friend south on Pacific Coast Highway through Laguna Beach around […]
Ride More To Run Better
Found on Competitor.com and written by Matt Fitzgerald In a scientific case study, an elite cyclist improved his time trial by riding less and running hard. It can’t be easy to train as an elite cyclist through a Norwegian winter. I would imagine that riding outdoors is nearly impossible much of the time, so that […]
80 Year Old Cyclist Killed In Long Beach
Found and written by the blog: BikingInLA.com Would an 80-year old bike rider really run a red light? That’s what we’re being asked to believe, after a cyclist lost his life on a Long Beach intersection Tuesday afternoon. According to the Long Beach Press-Telegram, 80-year old Long Beach resident Mariano Carasaquit Libron was riding in the crosswalk […]
VIDEO: Tour of California
Watch as they tour hits the downhill. 55 MPH +!
Winners Of FREE Race Entries: May Drawing
Winners have been announced for the May drawing. Racegrader.com provides the Southern California race community the opportunity to win FREE race entries every two weeks. Our site also offers the best online race calendar, authentic reviews, and exclusive discount codes. We will be giving away tons of FREE entries on the 20th of each […]
Orange County Ride Of Silence
Found on Ride of Silence website. To HONOR those who have been injured or killed To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD IRVINE Where: Irvine Civic Center Route: Flat 9.7 mile loop around Irvine; on-street bike lanes and off street bike way: Repeat of the same route used since 2006; run East on Alton […]
VIDEO: Tour of California Day #1
View the FULL SCHEDULE of the Tour of California.
Stricter Law Needed For Hit And Run Drivers
Found on Change.org My friend Carmen Tellez experienced a horrific tragedy, one that I would never wish upon anyone. Her son was killed by a speeding drunk driver that left the scene and never looked back. Let share me Carmen’s story, and I hope that you wil be touched to sign this petition and share […]
Cyclist Who Lost Part Of Leg Plans To Finish His Ride
Found on LA Times and written by Veronica Rocha A cyclist whose right leg was partially amputated after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver near Griffith Park last year said he has a new mission in life. Damian Kevitt was left wounded, but he remains resilient as he works to shed light on a traffic-safety issue […]
Cyclists Call For Justice
A month after a 21-year-old woman accepted a plea deal for charges related to her fatally striking a cyclist while driving drunk, she was sentenced Tuesday to fewer than four years in prison at a hearing that the victim’s fellow cyclists said was bittersweet.
Winners Of Free Race Entries: April Drawing
Winners have been announced for the April drawing. Racegrader.com provides the Southern California race community the opportunity to win FREE race entries every two weeks. Our site also offers the best online race calendar, authentic reviews, and exclusive discount codes. We will be giving away tons of FREE entries on the 20th of each […]
Cyclist Killed In Huntington Beach
This is the 29th bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and the sixth in Orange County since the first of the year, three of which have been hit-and-runs. She is also the second bike rider killed in a Huntington Beach hit-and-run in the last two months, and the fifth rider to die in a […]
New Spin Concept With Full Psycle
Three cycling instructors. Three distinct backgrounds. One, an MIT engineer with a competitive sports background. The second, a UCSD grad and former Charger Girl with a lifelong experience in competitive dance. The third, an ultramarathoner and yoga and pilates instructor. One passion. Create the ultimate indoor cycling workout. An indoor cycling workout that would BURN […]
Boston Marathon Tradition Continues
Found on RunnersWorld and written by Jon Marcus Some Bicyclists Will Carry on Boston Tradition Those who ride marathon course day of race have been asked not to. Cyclists from the Crack O’ Dawn club have traditionally rode on the Boston Marathon route before the race begins. This year such cyclists have been asked not […]
3 Cyclists Killed Over The Weekend
Source: BikinginLA.org and NBCLosAngeles.com A bicyclist was killed Sunday morning after riding through a red light and colliding with a vehicle. Authorities responded to the crash around 7 a.m. near the intersection of Glendale and California avenues. The cyclist, identified as a Glendale man in his late 20s, was riding at a fast pace when […]
Former Sheriff Employee Killed In Cycling Crash
BY ALYSSA DURANTY / STAFF WRITER Published: Feb. 20, 2014 Updated: Feb. 21, 2014 10:18 p.m. HUNTINGTON BEACH – Officials released the identity Thursday afternoon of the former Orange County Sheriff’s employee who died Wednesday night after he was fatally struck riding a bicycle. Matthew Liechty, 37, of Huntington Beach was found by officers shortly before […]
Mountain Biker Found Dead In Cleveland National Forest
Mountain biker found dead in Cleveland forest was celebrating birthday Andres Marin of Corona began a planned ride about 7 a.m. Saturday, his 34th birthday, but failed to return home for an afternoon celebration. He was wearing only a thin shirt and cycling shorts. Officials urge hikers and bicyclists planning even short day trips to […]
Winners Of The Free Race Entries: February 20th Drawing
Winners have been announced for the January 20th drawing. Racegrader.com provides the Southern California race community the opportunity to win FREE race entries every two weeks. Our site also offers the best online race calendar, authentic reviews, and exclusive discount codes. We will be giving away 20 FREE entries on the 20th of each […]
The Inside Of My Calf Hurts. Now What?
Athletes Treating Athletes Blog Posterior Tibialis Strain Posted on June 28, 2013 by Leigh Boyle In this installment of our “injury of the week” series we’re going to be talking about posterior tib strains. We’re going to keep the same format we’ve had all along. First we’re going to start off with a review of […]
Rancho Cucamonga Cyclist Killed In Crash
Found on the DailyBulletin.com and written by Don Sproul As friends and family mourned, a stark white ghost bike adorned with a collection of red Valentine’s Day balloons was placed Monday at the site where Rancho Cucamonga cyclist La Vonne Koester was killed while riding in the Tour de Palm Springs on Saturday. Well known […]
Cyclists Honor Fallen Friend In Memorial Ride
Found on ABC7.com IRVINE, Calif. (KABC) — Hundreds of bicyclists are honoring their friend the best way they know how. They’re taking part in a memorial ride to remember a man who was killed over the weekend while riding his bike. The ride started at Jax Bicycle Center in Irvine and was slated to end […]
O.C. Cyclist Killed By Drunk Driver
Found on BikinginLA.com More bad news from south of the Orange Curtain, as a bike rider lost his life on Santiago Canyon Road. According to the Orange County Coroner’s office, 21-year old Irvine resident Joseph Robinson was riding on southbound Santiago Canyon in Orange around 7 this morning when he was struck by a car […]
Best Race Ever – Motivation
An incredible comeback, Dorniden reminds us the importance of getting back up when you fall. This could have gone down as an epic faceplant, instead it turned out to be an epic win.
Bag Check Tip For Your Next Race
This was written by Scott Devine on his blog Tripping The Kenyans. We suggest you follow his blog! RUNNING NUGGET: CHECK YOURSELF BEFORE YOU WRECK YOURSELF “You learn by doing it wrong.” –Anonymous Loud and Proud! Well, in the spirit of paying it forward, I’m going to start an ongoing series of “Running Nuggets,” little […]
Winners Of Free Race Entries: January 20th Drawing
Winners have been announced for the January 20th drawing. Racegrader.com provides the Southern California race community the opportunity to win FREE race entries every two weeks. Our site also offers the best online race calendar, authentic reviews, and exclusive discount codes. We will be giving away 20 FREE entries on the 20th of each […]
Cyclist Killed In Claremont
Claremont Police have confirmed that a bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle in the eastbound lanes of Baseline Road today (Dec. 27). The incident was reported at 9:54 a.m. Officers said both the vehicle and the cyclist were headed east on Baseline at the time of the crash. The investigation was ongoing therefore […]
VIDEO: The “Jimmy V” Speach
“Don’t Give Up . . . Don’t Ever Give Up!”® Serving as the heartbeat of The V Foundation for Cancer Research, formed by ESPN and Jim in 1993, his words throughout the ESPY speech have never been more meaningful. After being diagnosed with cancer at the young age of 46, Jim dreamed of finding cures […]
Winners Announced: December 15th Drawing
Winners have been announced for the December 15th drawing. Racegrader.com provides the Southern California race community the opportunity to win FREE race entries every two weeks. Our site also offers the best online race calendar, authentic reviews, and exclusive discount codes. The next drawing will be in 2014. GO HERE FOR DETAILS!! WINNERS O.C. MARATHON […]
VIDEO: Rise and Shine
Mens Fitness Video. Rise and Shine.
Video: Dear Motorist
Drive safely and look out for cyclists.
Winners Announced: November 15th Drawing
Winners have been announced for the October 15th drawing. Racegrader.com provides the Southern California race community the opportunity to win FREE race entries every two weeks. Our site also offers the best online race calendar, authentic reviews, and exclusive discount codes. The next drawing will be on November 1st. GO HERE FOR DETAILS!! WINNERS XTERRA […]
Invisible Bike Helmet
Why didn’t I think of that…!
Cyclist Killed In Newport Beach
Found on CoronaDelMarToday An unidentified male bicyclist was killed tonight when a vehicle struck him on San Joaquin Hills Road at Marguerite Avenue, a Newport Beach Fire Department news release said. The passenger vehicle struck the cyclist at 7:42 p.m., the release said. “An unidentified male in his 30’s suffered traumatic injuries and was pronounced […]
Winners Announced: November 1st Drawing
Winners have been announced for the October 15th drawing. Racegrader.com provides the Southern California race community the opportunity to win FREE race entries every two weeks. Our site also offers the best online race calendar, authentic reviews, and exclusive discount codes. The next drawing will be on November 1st. GO HERE FOR DETAILS!! WINNERS SAN […]
VIDEO: Incredible Downhill Run
Great video of this incredible downhill run.
Winners Announced: October 15th Drawing
Winners have been announced for the October 15th drawing. Racegrader.com provides the Southern California race community the opportunity to win FREE race entries every two weeks. Our site also offers the best online race calendar, authentic reviews, and exclusive discount codes. The next drawing will be on November 1st. GO HERE FOR DETAILS!! WINNERS GRIFFITH […]
The Armstrong Lie – Trailer
Trailer of the Armstrong Lie by Sony Pictures. To be released November 9th.
Overtraining Is A Problem
Found on Competitor.com and written by Matt Fitzgerald The world’s only “athletic illness” remains poorly understood. Overtraining, or overtraining syndrome (OTS), is generally characterized as an unexpected decline in performance that is not caused by an organic factor such as anemia. Because the exact causes of OTS are unknown, some experts prefer the term unexplained underperformance […]
WINNERS ANNOUNCED: October 1st Drawing
Winners have been announced for the October 1st drawing. Racegrader.com provides the Southern California race community the opportunity to win FREE race entries every two weeks. Our site also offers the best online race calendar, authentic reviews, and exclusive discount codes. The next drawing will be on OCTOBER 15th. GO HERE FOR DETAILS!! WINNERS ROCK […]
VIDEO: What Cyclists Say
Video: What Cyclists Say. “Is this the lightest bell you have”…
VIDEO: Turn Your Back On Weakness
Watch this video for a little inspiration…
3 Foot Law Signed Into Law
AB 1371 is Steven Bradford’s “Three Feet for Safety Act” that mandates (sorta kinda) a minimum three feet of clearance when a motor vehicle passes a cyclist. And because people keep asking about this, the law specifies 3 feet between any part of the motor vehicle and any part of the bicycle or its operator.” […]
Winners Announced: September 15th Drawing
Winners have been announced for the September 15TH drawing. Racegrader.com provides the Southern California race community the opportunity to win FREE race entries every two weeks. Our site also offers the best online race calendar, authentic reviews, and exclusive discount codes. The next drawing will be on OCTOBER 1st. GO HERE FOR DETAILS!! WINNERS U-T […]
5 Stages Of Tapering
Written by Susan Lacke and published on Competitor.com Taper week is different for everyone, but it’s usually not much fun. Tapering is the devil. Of this I am certain. Tapering is supposed to be the final week or two of your training program where you do a lot less running and get a lot more […]
Winners Announced: September 1st Drawing
Winners have been announced for the August 15TH drawing. Racegrader.com provides the Southern California race community the opportunity to win FREE race entries every two weeks. Our site also offers the best online race calendar, authentic reviews, and exclusive discount codes. The next drawing will be on SEPTEMBER 1st. GO HERE FOR DETAILS!! WINNERS SANTA […]
Technology Report
Found on LavaMagazine.com Technology is going micro. We’re getting the data—speed, power, pace heart rate, phone calls, text messages, all pushed to our various relay units via a variety of wireless means. But what about compressing all that data into a mode that leaves us hands-free, and delivers it directly… and optically? Such is the […]
New Action Camera From Garmin
“Action cameras are growing rapidly in popularity, and VIRB has some game-changing key features—like a color display, extended battery life, optional GPS and compatibility with existing Garmin products—that set it apart from other cameras on the market,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “Our customers already embrace an active lifestyle, whether they’re […]
Winners Announced: August 15th Drawing
Winners have been announced for the August 15TH drawing. Racegrader.com provides the Southern California race community the opportunity to win FREE race entries every two weeks. Our site also offers the best online race calendar, authentic reviews, and exclusive discount codes. The next drawing will be on SEPTEMBER 1st. GO HERE FOR DETAILS!! WINNERS SAN […]
3 Foot Passing Law
AUSTIN RAMPS UP ENFORCEMENT OF PASSING LAW Austin, Texas, is putting a bite in its 3-foot passing law. The City of Austin passed a 3-foot law back in 2009, but — like many localities and states — was to enforce the law. This year, as part of Austin’s celebration of Bike Month, the City of Austin police department […]
Don’t Be That Guy At The Gym
If you’ve spent some time in the gym, I’m sure you’ve seen these guys:
Don’t Worry About Not Sleeping The Night Before The Race
Why You Shouldn’t Freak Out About Bad Pre-Race Sleep Study shows our performance is the same, but we underestimate our potential. Found on RunnersWorld and written By Scott Douglas; “Don’t worry about bad sleep the night before a race; what matters is your sleep two nights before the race,” is one of those bits of running […]
2 Cycling Workouts To Improve Your Cadence
Found on Triathlete.com and written by Jene Shaw A “magic number” may not truly exist, but there’s a wide consensus that a consistent cadence around 90 rpm can help you avoid leg fatigue and, in turn, run easier off the bike. Similar to race nutrition, bike cadence is a personal style and skill. “A super […]
Winners Announced: August 1st Drawing
Winners have been announced for the August 1st drawing. Racegrader.com provides the Southern California race community the opportunity to win FREE race entries every two weeks. Our site also offers the best online race calendar, authentic reviews, and exclusive discount codes. The next drawing will be on April 1st. GO HERE FOR DETAILS!! WINNERS ITRYATHLON […]
Gorging On Carbs Before Your Race
Seen on Competitor.com and written by Matt Fitzgerald Gorging on carbs before a race may not be as necessary as you think. Runners seldom hit the proverbial wall — that is, fall dramatically off their original pace toward the end of a race — in races of the half-marathon distance and less. But it happens […]
The Importance Of A Workout Buddy
Found on LavaMagazine.com and written by Lava Editors Part of human nature dictates seeking the companionship of others. It’s an innate, instinctive quality that helps us to feel alive, connected and human. Companionship goes beyond our day-to-day relationships and friendships. ‘Buddying up’ also occurs quite frequently in the realm of fitness. Certainly many workouts and […]
Reinforce Your Core
Found on Competitor.com and written by Courtney Baird Strengthening your core is key to reducing injury risk and improving your fitness. Throughout high school and college, I was the type of runner who wasn’t afraid of hard work. If my coach told me to run 18 miles in the brutal heat of the summer, I’d do […]
Winners Announced: July 15th Drawing
Winners have been announced for the July 15th drawing. Racegrader.com provides the Southern California race community the opportunity to win FREE race entries every two weeks. Our site also offers the best online race calendar, authentic reviews, and exclusive discount codes. The next drawing will be on April 1st. GO HERE FOR DETAILS!! WINNERS PACIFIC […]
Fuel Up To Reach The Finish Line
Seen on RunAddicts.com and written by Paul Koks You have a lot to worry about when training for a marathon. You have to worry about your form, ensure your pace will take you to the finish line before the cut off time, and arrange your schedule to make room for those long runs. You even […]
Overcome The Painful Thoughts When Running
When your body pleads with you to stop, your mind can keep you going. Found on RunnersWorld.com Written by Christopher Percy Collier In 2006, Michelle Barton tackled CA Orange Curtain, which is 10 circuits on a 10-K out-and- back course. “It stank,” says the 38- year-old from Laguna Niguel, California. “It was one of my most […]
Foam Rollers To Build Strength
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Nicole Falcone Use a foam roller for postrun recovery? Smart move: This simple tool acts as a deep-tissue massager, working out kinks in overused muscles. But its benefits don’t end there–it can also build strength and stability. Because the foam roller has a curved, unstable surface, adding it to an exercise, […]
5 Do It Yourself Remedies For Plantar Fasciitis
Found on Competitor.com and written by Sabrina Grotewold The right kind of self treatment can help you knock out Plantar Fasciitis, a common and annoying injury. Experiencing persistent pain and stiffness in the bottom of the heel or foot? The cause of this either sharp or dull discomfort could be plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the […]
Three Reasons To Love Lactate
When you’re fit, your body actually prefers lactate to glucose as a fuel. Seen on RunnersWorld and written By Alex Hutchinson 2005: Argh, I hate the burn of lactic acid in my muscles after hard workouts! 2010: What’s that you say? Lactic acid doesn’t cause muscle soreness? And it’s actually “lactate,” not lactic acid, that […]
Too Much Technology In Your Training?
Found on Competitor.com and written by Jimmy Daly The case for and against technology in running. It wasn’t so long ago that a digital watch capable of taking splits was considered high-tech for runners. Until recently, most runners jotted down notes about their training in composition notebooks and no one ever thought to track elevation […]
Caffeine And Your Race Performance
Coffee, Tea, and Me was found on RunnersWorld and written by Pete Pfitzinger Caffeine is a ubiquitous drug that you almost undoubtedly consume in coffee, soft drinks, tea or chocolate. Caffeine has a wide variety of effects on the body, some of which may enhance running performance. But, like any drug, caffeine also has side effects, […]
3 Smoothies For The Endurance Athlete
Found on Ironman.com and written by Pip Taylor Smoothies are perfect for IRONMAN athletes finding it challenging to consume enough calories. If you’re having difficulty maintaining weight, these liquid meals can be a great way to keep your body on track with something less filling than solid food. Smoothies are ideal after a workout, when […]
5 Ways Sleep Can Improve Your Training
Found on Competitor.com and written by Deb Dellapena Here are five ways a good night’s sleep can help improve your running. Everybody knows how important sleep is even though our culture of hyper-busy people discourages it. You probably know someone who brags how he only needs five hours of sleep a night and another who […]
5 Tips To Keep Your Chain Quiet And Shifting Well
Written by Performance Bicycle and found on PerformanceBike.com There’s a lot more to cleaning your bike chain than just blasting it with water, wiping it off, and then spraying on fresh oil. In fact, with newer, more precision chain technologies, chains require a gentle touch. Here are the key steps to ensuring your chain runs […]
Got Stomach Issues? You May Be Dehydrated
Found on Competitor.com and written by Caitlin Chock It’s usually a lack of fluids, not the food you eat, that leads to GI problems. If you’re turning to food for the answers to your GI distresses during hard workouts and long runs, chances are your focus is diverted from the real culprit: fluids. More correctly, […]
5 Pre Race Nutrition Mistakes
5 Common Pre-Race Nutrition Blunders Seen on USATriathlon.com and Written By Trisha Reeves Proper nutrition during training is just as important as your weekend long run for a strong race performance. But all your healthy salmon and spinach dinners won’t mean a thing if you fall off the wagon just before the race. Poor pre-race […]
Push The Pace Without Hitting The Wall
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Ed Eyestone Runners tend to be a motivated lot, always compelled to do more and do it faster. Yet this desire to push our limits can send us over the edge. When our efforts to run faster leave us sidelined with injury or as flat as Frank Shorter’s race-day […]
Foam Rollers: Help or Hype
Found on LavaMagazine.Com , Writer Website There are a multitude of fitness products on the market claiming to calm, cure and ease all sorts of muscle aches and pains. While ropes, bands, and straps are all common forms of PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching with the main objective of enhancing range of motion, the foam […]
Exercise Can Calm Anxiety
Found in the NYTimes and written By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS In an eye-opening demonstration of nature’s ingenuity, researchers at Princeton University recently discovered that exercise creates vibrant new brain cells — and then shuts them down when they shouldn’t be in action. For some time, scientists studying exercise have been puzzled by physical activity’s two seemingly incompatible effects […]
Cyclist Killed In Laguna Beach
Update: Fatal bike collision on OC’s Laguna Canyon Road Found on OC Register By CLAUDIA KOERNER AND KEN STEINHARDT / ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER LAGUNA BEACH – A bicyclist died Friday morning after being hit by a car on the southbound State Route 133, north of the 73 toll road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Two bicyclists […]
Train By Time Or Distance?
Found on Triathlete.com and written by Mackenzie Lobby We break down the benefits of each method of training. One of the most common debates in training is whether it is better to base workouts on time or distance. In the world of ultra races, running based on time is an accepted approach, even in competition. […]
Lack Of Flexibility For Runners May Be Good
Found on Competitor.com and written by Matt Fitzgerald Loss of flexibility isn’t necessarily a bad thing. One of the more interesting effects of run training is reduced flexibility in the joints of the lower legs. In a word, the more you run, the harder it is to touch your toes. I was been reminded of this […]
CicLAvia Wilshire Boulevard
No cars, open streets and the opportunity to explore one of the most legendary boulevards in Los Angeles by foot, bike, skates or other non-motorized transport marks the June 23 CicLAvia – Iconic Wilshire Boulevard… the most walkable CicLAvia route ever! Wilshire Boulevard was first carved out as a long path through a barley field in 1895. While […]
Benefits of Glutamine for the Endurance Athlete
Found on FirstEndurance.com Benefits of Glutamine for the Endurance Athletes Glutamine Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body, accounting for greater than 60% of the total intramuscular free amino acid pool. Virtually every cell in the body uses this non-essential amino acid. Glutamine is synthesized in both skeletal muscle and in adipose tissue […]
Do You Wave…?
Found on WSJ and Written by Jason Gay at Jason.Gay@wsj.com This is a column about waving. Specifically: waving hello while riding a bicycle, or going for a run. We are approaching peak season for recreational cycling and running—if you do these things all year, you may be astonished by all the newcomers out there, filling the roadways, […]
VIDEO: Caffeine And Endurance Athletes
Dr. John Berardi discusses the pros and cons of using caffeine in an active diet.
VIDEO: Inspirational Doesn’t Begin to Cut it! Sports Illustrated Kid of The Year 2012
Inspirational Doesn’t Begin to Cut it! Sports Illustrated Kid of The Year 2012
Beat The Heat
Beat the Heat By: Performance Bicycle Date: 6/1/12 They’re called the dog days of summer, those blistering afternoons in July and August when the summer sun beats down unmercifully. And while summer is often the perfect time to get out on your bike, riding when the thermometer is pegged in the red can also be […]
Triathlon Bike Tips
VIDEO: Triathlon Bike Tips
Fueling Rules
Found on RunnersWorld Running requires a mindful approach to food, since everything we drink and eat has a direct impact on our performance and even our enjoy- ment of the sport: It’s hard to love being a runner when you’re bonking. So we compiled the best advice on how to fuel your runs—including the finest […]
Get The Facts On Weight Loss
Weight-Loss FAQs Answered Written by Liz Applegate, Ph.D.; and seen on RUNNERS WORLD What’s the best way to break through a weight-loss plateau? Since you’re not burning more calories than you consume—hence no weight loss—tweak your routine. Up the protein at each meal (especially breakfast) to 25 grams—this curbs appetite and may boost calorie burning. Eat […]
Art of Carbo Loading
Seen on Competitor.com and written by Matt Fitzgerald You aren’t still putting yourself through a depletion phase, are you? The practice of carbo-loading dates back to the late 1960s. The first carbo-loading protocol was developed by a Swedish physiologist named Gunvar Ahlborg after he discovered a positive relationship between the amount of glycogen (carbs stored […]
How To Use A Foam Roller
Found on RunnersWorld and written by Michelle Hamilton If you use a foam roller only to rehab injured muscles, you’re not getting the most out of it. A roller—which looks like a firm log—can be a valuable part of a healthy runner’s warmup and cooldown routine, says Michael Clark, Ph.D., a physical therapist and CEO of […]