Found on Competitor.com and written by Kelly O’Mara When I was in high school, I would often find myself in the middle of a run suddenly so debilitated by pain in my lower side that I’d simply end up walking home or seeking refuge in a local gas station to wait it out. Eventually, the […]
Solving The Mystery of Side Stitches In Runners
Tune Into Your Inner GPS For A Better Race
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Lisa Marshall Sometimes you can finish faster without your gadgets. Smartphones and GPS watches have revolutionized our sport, enabling us to track pace and distance in real time. According to Running USA, 52 percent of runners carry GPS devices. But there is a downside: “There’s been a shift from […]
24 Tips To Swim, Bike And Run Happier
Found on Triathlete.com and written by Holly Bennett One of the main motivators for sport is that it makes us feel good. But triathlon is also tough, both physically and mentally, and every triathlete can benefit from tips to help us be happier competitors. We’ve compiled psychological and practical tools from top pros and coaches, […]
7 Reasons To Tri This Year
Found on Triathlete.com and written by Lance Watson Coach’s Note By Lance Watson: 7 Reasons To Tri January is a time of new hope and new purpose. The summer race season sits on the horizon, and we dream of riding that sleek new racing machine through various new adventures, while shattering personal bests. But wait, […]
How To Recover Between Intervals
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Alex Hutchinson Speedy interval sessions require rest between repetitions—and especially when you’re pushing your limits, the natural instinct may be to stop and put your hands on your knees while you catch your breath. But experience teaches us a counterintuitive lesson: Gentle jogging during those precious snippets of recovery […]
Start Your Season Right
Found on Ironman.com and written by Carola Felchner Markus Konrad of German Sport University Cologne offers tips for getting back to regular training. It can be difficult after the holidays for athletes in the northern hemisphere to stay motivated to train; snow, sleet, and rain can throw a wrench in our grandest plans. We sat […]
Triathlete: Are You A Tri-Dork?
Found on Triathlete.com and written by Jesse Thomas An unscientific calculation of the triathlon cool quotient. One thing I’ve discovered during my short triathlon career is there are certain behaviors deemed socially acceptable by triathletes (what I’m generously calling “tri-cool”), and certain behaviors that are clearly socially unacceptable, hence the term “tri-dork.” As a rather […]
Want To Improve Your Economy? Stop Stretching
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 […]
5 Ways To Make The Open Water Less Intimidating
Found on Competitor.com and written by Meredith Atwood Advice for avoiding panic attacks and other perceived perils of open-water swimming. My first open-water training swim may have been one of the worst in the history of open-water swimming. The horrifying tale went something like this: 43 degrees outside, 62 degrees in the lake and my […]
Weak In The Knees? Strengthen Your Hips
Found on Competitor.com and written by Matt Fitzgerald Studies provide encouraging evidence for knock-kneed runners. The knee is the most common sight of injury in runners. Almost half of all overuse injuries affecting runners occur at the knee. And the most common type of knee injury in runners is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). The weird […]
VIDEO: Desire
Desire – Motivation Video
6 Unexpected Perks of Triathlon
Found on Ironman.com and written by Kerry Hale Living an active lifestyle offers many perks-beyond fitting into that new pair of jeans. Chiselled abs. A tanned torso. Boundless energy. Fitting those new jeans. These are just a few of the more popular benefits of doing triathlon. But guess what? There are side benefits you may […]
The 15 Most Popular Training Articles of 2015
As found on Ironman.com A crowd-sourced list of training articles our readers loved most this year. We know you don’t have time to sift through all the useful training and nutrition information out there. That’s why we put together this list of the 15 training and lifestyle articles most clicked on by you, the IRONMAN community. So […]
3 Keys To Finding Your Next Running Shoes
Found on Competitor.com and written by Brian Metzler How do you know when you’ve found the right running shoes? Although bright colors and technological features catch the eye, finding a shoe that fits your needs is crucial. Start by visiting a running specialty shop and try on several pairs. Here’s how to know which one […]
Unconventional Race Formats
Found on Competitor.com and written by Sara McLarty Swimrun and unconventional race formats are drawing a crowd looking for their next adventure. Are you? Got a bit of the “been there, done that” feeling about your typical race schedule? Throw in one of these multisport events to mix up your calendar, explore a foreign locale […]
New Website Finds Cheapest Running Shoes on the Web
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Kit Fox ShoeKicker compares prices on more than 10,000 running shoe models, finding users the best online deal. The newly launched website ShoeKicker is fast, exceptionally simple to use, and does exactly what specialty running stores fear. Pitched as the “Orbitz” of running shoes, the site trawls the web […]
VIDEO: Prevention And Treatment Of Plantar Fasciitis
Found on Competitor.com by Jordan Metzl, M.D In this video, Dr. Jordan Metzl discusses the problem of plantar fasciitis, a pesky and painful heel injury that plagues many runners. Learn how to identify the symptoms and get tips for treatment and prevention of this annoying ailment.
Should You Rest or Run With A Cold?
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Susan Paul (photo by Chris Korbey) If you’re starting to come down with something, here’s advice for when to take a break. Seth asks: I ran a half marathon over the weekend even though I knew I was fighting the onset of something. Now I have a major cold. […]
Maintain Fitness Between Training Cycles
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Susan Paul Mastering the maintenance phase of training is key to staying fit. Hi Susan- I completed my first marathon a couple of weeks ago. I feel like I have recovered and am ready to return to some training; however, I’m not sure what mileage to be running. I […]
5 Signs You’re Ready To Do An Ironman
Found on Ironman.com and written by Lisa Dolbear If you’ve been delaying the 140.6, read on for ways you might be more ready than you thought. The decision to take on an IRONMAN race shouldn’t be made lightly. No matter what shape you’re in as an athlete, going after the full deal will require commitment, […]
VIDEO: NYC Marathon’s Final Finisher
Sala Cyril finished 49,466th place at the New York City Marathon earlier this month—the last official finisher in a time of 8 hours, 28 minutes and 24 seconds. “It did not bother me at all to be last, I was actually excited. It was a distinction…I said I finished, how many people were able to […]
A Physiological View Of What The Human Body Goes Through In An Ironman
Found on Competitor.com and written by Matt Fitzgerald There’s a Hole in the Bucket The most visible effect of Ironman racing on the body is the production of tremendous amounts of sweat. Thank heavens for sweat. Perspiration is a vital cooling mechanism for the body. The blood carries some of the excess heat produced by […]
RIP Vineman 1990-2015
Found on Outsideonline.com and written by Erin Beresini The spirit of long-distance triathlons is being swallowed by behemoths like the World Triathlon Corporation. And it’s our own fault. A few weeks ago, Ironman announced it boughtVineman, a 25-year old Iron Distance race in California’s wine country. A day later, 34-year old San Francisco-based triathlon Escape […]
Ironman Arizona Video
Video highlights of the 2015 Ironman Arizona.
Team RWB
Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Southern California Chapter Our chapters and communities deliver consistent, local opportunities for veterans and the community to connect through physical and social activity. And it is so much more than running. They host […]
Does Running Harden Your Arteries?
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Alex Hutchinson New research adds to an ongoing debate. An article in the Wall Street Journal reports on a recent conference presentation that found higher rates of atherosclerosis—hardening and narrowing of the arteries—in competitive masters athletes running more than 35 miles a week or cycling more than 150 kilometers […]
Armstrong Tri Eligible in 2016
Found on SlowTwitch.com and written by Herbert Krabel American Lance Armstrong could toe the starting line of a triathlon as early as August 27, 2016 according to the terms of his ban. His ban is up on the 24th of that month, but the 27th is the first Saturday following the ban’s end-date. Yes, Mr. […]
10 Bizarre Ways Runners Treated Their Injuries
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Megan Hetzel Did they even consider throwing a bag of ice on it for a few minutes? Runners will go to any length to heal an injury. The faster it’s fixed, the sooner they can return to the roads, right? Aside from the normal methods used to mend an […]
How Can I Relieve IT Band Pain?
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by William O. Roberts MD IT Band Syndrome is commonly caused by lack of strength. Hello, I’ve been struggling with IT Band Syndrome since 2005 when I started training for the Big Sur marathon in 2006. It got so bad at mile 18 that I had walk most of the […]
How Cooler Weather Affects Your Hydration Needs
Found on Competitor.com and written by Lauren Antonucci Q: How are my hydration needs different in winter versus summer? A: Many athletes I work with are surprised to learn that their sweat rate does not change just because the temperature drops. This is because sweat rate is determined by numerous factors, including fitness level, pace […]
How To Pace Your Race
Found on Triathlon.com and written by Scott Fliegmelman In most cases you can’t walk away from a from a race (especially an Ironman) and say, “I had a great bike, but an awful run”; one is directly related to the other. It’s all about pacing. If you pace the swim and bike right, you’ll set […]
Change Your Perception Of Pain
Found on Competitor.com and written by Jene Shaw Change your perception of pain to increase your tolerance using these mental tools. At the first annual Training Peaks Endurance Coaching Summit in Boulder, Colo., Carrie Cheadle, a sports psychologist and author of On Top of Your Game, shared some insight on the psychology of suffering. “Pain […]
Escape From Alcatraz Raises Fee, Sparks Backlash
Found on Competitor.com and written by Susan Lacke Event management says $750 entry fee necessary “to maintain integrity of competition and safety.” Jump off a ferry into choppy, chilly, (shark-infested?) waters. Bike over the legendary hills of San Francisco. Run up the infamous Sand Ladder. There are many reasons why the Escape From Alcatraz triathlon […]
Ankle Injuries Can Have Long Lasting Effects
Found on Competitor.com and written by Kelly O’Mara The first time I sprained my ankle, it was quickly followed by a stress fracture and weeks of hobbling around. And for months after it finally healed, while swearing that everything was better, it seemed like I could constantly feel new injuries coming on—weaknesses I was susceptible […]
Fireman Rob Set To Break Guinness World Record
Found on Competitor.com and written by Liz Hichens Rob Verhelst, who has become known as Fireman Rob to the triathlon community, is continuing to share the mission of his Fireman Rob Foundation, which aims to “spread the passion and love of being a part of something bigger than ourselves, one bear at a time to […]
Race Day Nutrition Is Crucial
Found on Competitor.com and written by Alan Culpepper Grabbing a cup of water at aid stations is only part of a proper race-day nutrition plan. Make sure you have a race-day nutrition plan, and practice it during your workouts. There have been many significant advancements in the endurance sports industry over the last four decades: […]
VIDEO: The Cramping Myth
Found on Competitor.com by Matt Fitzgerald In 1932, John Talbott, a physician with the Fatigue Laboratory at Harvard University, traveled to Nevada in hopes of figuring out why some of the workers involved in building the Hoover Dam suffered from muscle cramps. In historic accounts of his work, Talbott observed that cramping workers had […]
Advice For The Newbie Triathlete
Found on Competitor.com and written by Meredith Atwood. Illustration by Hunter King. Those of us who are accustomed to smelling like chlorine or putting lube in all sorts of surprising places have some advice for you, the new triathlete. One of the most common questions I am asked is: “What is your best advice for […]
19 Health Related Podcasts
Found on Greatist.com and written by Maria Hart If you’re late to the podcast party and think they’re just about solvingmurder most foul or catching up with Car Talk, allow us to educate you. Because bobbing around in the iTunes ether are several podcasts with rich and significant info on health and fitness. The wisdom […]
7 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Race
Found on MapMyFitness and written by Nick Arciniaga Everybody has done something to wreck a race at some point—including professional athletes. When I ran the Boston Marathon earlier this year, I sabotaged my race by going out way too hard and not adjusting my plan based on the weather. This allowed me to run aggressively […]
How To Evaluate Your Race Performance
Found on Competitor.com and written by Alan Culpepper Every race is a little different. Sometimes it goes the way we hoped and planned, and other times we’re left feeling less than thrilled with the outcome. Regardless of whether you set a personal best or finish feeling disappointed and frustrated, it’s important to evaluate the performance […]
Sean Astin Completes Ironman World Championship
Found on people.com and written by Ana Calderone After four months of training, Sean Astin is now officially the first Ironman from Middle Earth. The Lord of the Rings star completed the 2015 Ironman World Championship presented by GoPro in Kailua Kona, Hawaii on Saturday. Astin, 44, finished the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycle ride and 26.2-mile marathon […]
How To Follow The Kona Coverage
Read more for details on how to follow the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship. If you’ve never followed the IRONMAN World Championship before, you’re in for a treat. Join us for exclusive live coverage on Ironman.com on Saturday, October 10th. Our live show will be hosted by IRONMAN world champion Greg Welch, pro triathletes Michael Lovato […]
VIDEO: What Makes A Good Recovery Meal?
Found on Competitor.com by Allen Lim After a hard workout, do you really have time to meticulously study nutrition labels, looking for the perfect ratio of carbohydrate, fat and protein? Allen Lim, noted sports scientist and founder of Skratch Labs, gives an example of how he approaches recovery meals just based off what he already […]
Video: The Truth About Caffeine and Endurance Performance
Found on Competitor.com by Steve Godwin Caffeine can be found everywhere these days—gels, chews, even some sports drinks. But what exactly do for our endurance performance? Allen Lim, noted sports scientist and founder of Skratch Labs, dives into the topic of caffeine and endurance. How well does it work, and what’s the best way for […]
39 Things To Know Before The 2015 World Championship
Found on Triathlon.competitor.com and written by Bethany Mavis and Liz Hichens 39 Things To Know Before The World Championship 1. In 2014, Mirinda Carfrae set not only the run course record (again) with a time of 2:50:26, besting her 2013 marathon by 12 seconds, but she also overcame an incredible deficit off the bike—more than […]
Top Americans Talk Kona
Found on Competitor.com and written by Julia Pollereno The top U.S. finishers in Kona last year—Ben Hoffman (2nd), Andy Potts (4th) and Liz Lyles (7th)—sat down with Tim DeBoom, the last American to win in Hawaii, for some tough-love talk about what it will take to bring the world title back home. Tim DeBoom: So, […]
VIDEO: Control The Voices In Your Head
Challenge Family ambassador Chris McCormack addresses the topic of, ‘Controlling the voices in your head’. One of the most frequently asked questions and his response on how to control then and work through the process.
Perfecting The Special Needs Bag
Found on Ironman.com What will you never forget again? Take a page out of these first-timers’ books. The “special needs bag,” like wetsuit strippers and bike catchers, have come to be known as an “IRONMAN specials”—something that characterizes the M-dot experience. These bags are placed by the athletes themselves before the race, and are available […]
Tri Products That Really Should Exist
Found on Competitor.com and written by Jesse Thomas This sport has always been at the forefront of gear innovation. But there’s room for even bigger thinking. Despite somehow snaking my way through two Stanford mechanical engineering degrees, I always considered myself half an engineer. I loved the “big picture” phase of problem identification and initial […]
Why Triathlon Sucks
Found on Competitor.com and written by Jesse Thomas Things that suck about triathlon—and what to do about it. OK, OK, OK. You bought this magazine. Or, at least you decided to pick it up while killing time at the airport bookstore or a nail salon or dentist’s waiting room. You’ve started reading this article, which […]
Advanced Bike Skills For Triathletes
Found on Ironman.com and written by Charisa Wernick How group rides, inclement weather, and technical know-how can challenge you and make you a better rider. Most people learn to ride a bicycle as a kid. Then, usually the bike is set aside for team sports or used simply as transportation, only to be picked back […]
6 Reasons Why Running Improves Your Mood
Found on Runningmetronome.org What is it that motivates you to exercise and make time for physical activity? Is your reason for fitness to improve your health, boost immunity or revamp muscle strength? While both men and women have their own motivating factors, there’s one that keeps the majority of athletes coming back for more. Running […]
Should I See A Doctor About My Running Injury?
Found on Competitor.com and written by Jeffrey Sankoff, MD My colleague Ben is an avid runner. Last year he embarked on a plan with a goal of running the Chicago Marathon to gain qualification for the 2016 Boston Marathon. His training went really well and by October he was in great shape. He cruised through […]
New Approaches To Reducing Knee Pain While Running
Found on Competitor.com and written by Eric Schweitzer Ever since running gained popularity in the 1970s, researchers have tried to figure out how and why the knee accounts for 42 percent of running injuries, and more importantly, what to do about it. Some of the original ideas to reduce runner’s knee pain, called patellofemoeral pain, […]
The Best Way To Warm Up
Found on Competitor.com and written by Thomas C. Michaud, D.C Dynamic warm-up drills may be the single best way to prevent injuries and improve performance. As a rule, runners tend to be well-informed when it comes to understanding the best ways to stay healthy and avoid injury. Most runners pay close attention to their diet, […]
Passing At The Finish Line: Fair or Foul?
Found on WomensRunning.com and written by Lizzie Post Etiquette expert Lizzie Post, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, knows a thing or two about the rules of the road—and the descendant of the famous decorum diva is a runner too! Q: I often have to use the restroom during group runs, and my friends always insist on waiting […]
The Joy Of Pain
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Alex Hutchinson Does learning to suffer make you a better runner? I’ve just returned from the first Endurance Research Conference, a gathering of experts interested in the science of endurance sport hosted by the University of Kent’s Endurance Research Group. The great thing about a small, focused conference like […]
We Should All Know C.P.R
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Meghan Kita It’s not difficult or time-consuming to learn, and it could mean the difference between life and death for a runner (or non-runner) in need. A few weeks ago, I took a Friday off from work to do some training, but not the marathon variety. Instead, I attended […]
5 Worst Habits Of Runners
Found on MapMyFitness.com Research suggests that 37–56% of runners end up with an injury each year. If you’re a runner, this statistic probably doesn’t surprise you because you’ve probably been hurt before. But running and injury don’t have to go hand in hand. Many sport-specific ailments are avoidable with a careful and calculated training routine. […]
5 Tips To Avoid Chafing
Found on Competitor.com and written by Duncan Larkin Running and Chafing: 5 Tips To Ward Off Unwelcome Irritation There are many things that can negatively affect your race, but anyone who has ever crossed the finish line hunched over in a delicate crab walk can understand that chafing is one of the most painful and annoying afflictions […]
You Know You’re An Ironman When …
Found on Ironman.com From missing toenails to the lingering scent of chlorine, the top 20 ways to tell you’re officially addicted to the sport. We asked our social media community the classic question, and couldn’t help but smile at the wry (and often heartfelt) answers we received. Read on for our Top 20 list and […]
What’s Your Ideal Weight?
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Amby Burfoot Dropping five pounds will make you healthier and faster–as long as you have them to lose. Some runners don’t worry much about their weight. they think: I run, therefore I can eat a cow for dinner. However, these same runners will gain 3.3 pounds per decade, according […]
VIDEO: Cramping While Your Running
Dr. Metzel discusses muscle cramping while your running and how to avoid them.
VIDEO: 3 Common Health Issues For Runners
Dr. Metzel discusses 3 common health issues for runners.
Video: Heart Health For Runners
Dr. Metzl discusses how running changes your heart. In this video Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, a New York City based sports medicine physician, discusses risk factors for cardiac arrest and offers tips on how to recognize warning signs of an unhealthy heart. Dr. Jordan Metzl, an avid runner and triathlete, is an award winning sports […]
Ironman Sold To Chinese Congomerate
Found on EnduranceSportswire.com Tampa, Fla./Beijing, China (August 26, 2015) – Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd. (“Wanda Group”), one of the leading Chinese private conglomerates, has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of IRONMAN for an equity value of approximately $650 million from Providence Equity Partners. As part of the transaction, Wanda Group will work with the current lending group and assume IRONMAN’s […]
Man Completes 100 Triathlons Without Arms
Found on Prevention.com and written by Elizabeth Shimer Bowers Most people consider one triathlon a feat. Hector Picard, 49, has kicked, peddled, and pushed his way through 115 of these challenging races, four of them ironman competitions. And he’s done so without his arms. This is his amazing story. What happened in a mere few […]
6 Ways To Carry Gels On Long Runs
Found on Competitor.com and written by Running Mama With fall racing season right around the corner (how is the summer almost over?), longer weekend runs are becoming a norm for many of us. One thing that goes hand in hand with longer running is the need for fuel while on the run—gels, chomps, beans, etc. […]
How Should I Breathe When I Run?
Found on Competitor.com and written by Kelly O’Mara If you’re not focused on how you breathe while running, you should be. When we head out for a run, there are plenty of things to think about: how our feet land, how we bend our arms, and how quick our stride rate is. But the one […]
VIDEO: Priority One For Swimmers – Get Level
Before you put one more ounce of effort into creating propulsion in your swim with hard kicking, a dramatic catch or a stronger pull, invest yourself entirely in reducing drag. You’ll get more speed with less effort. The greatest technique challenge that new swimmers have to overcome is body drag. Body drag occurs when the […]
Choosing Shoes: Should Comfort Be Your Guide?
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Jonathan Beverly One biomechanist suggests that whatever feels right, is right. Don’t worry about pronation control, stability, or even cushioning when choosing shoes—wear what feels good and you’ll be more efficient and have fewer injuries. That’s the bottom line of a recent discussion paper published in the British Journal […]
What Happened To Race Goodie Bags?
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Dave McGillivray It seems like fewer and fewer races I attend now offer “goodie bags” to the participants. Is this actually the case? If so, why? There was a time when I believed that runners equated a race’s value and the justification for the entry fee with how much […]
Three Mind Games To Get You Through Tough Runs
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Jenny Hadfield Long runs and races challenge both your physical and mental strength. These strategies can help your brain stay in the game. I’m training for my first half marathon. I’m doing well with the physical training, but I’m really struggling with the mental side of things, from handling […]
Ironman Arizona Rolling Swim Start
IRONMAN Arizona Presented by Waste Management Rolling Start Information We are looking forward to a great race day in November as we work hard to finalize details for the IRONMAN® Arizona triathlon presented by Waste Management. Due to overwhelming support for the IRONMAN® SwimSmart™ initiative, IRONMAN Arizona will utilize a rolling start format for the […]
The Dangers of Overstriding – and How To Stop It
Found on Competitor.com and written by Eric Schweitzer Overstriding occurs when the dashed line above is too long. Image: courtesy of Dr. Bryan Heiderscheit. Want to run healthy forever? Start here. It is well-known that 65-75 percent of runners experience an injury every year (1). This makes running a highly injurious sport, causing researchers to […]
Norseman Xtreme Triathlon 2015
Norway’s Norseman Xtreme Triathlon is known as one of the hardest races out there, but the 2015 edition proved particularly tough on Saturday (1 August), with chilly conditions forcing the organisers to take the sensible decision and shorten the swim. Water temperatures hovered around 10.5°C in Hardangerfjord, meaning the swim was halved for the first […]
5 Things Runners Should Know About Knees
Found on RunnersWorld.com Starting with whether “running will ruin your knees.” If we had a fast-twitch muscle fiber for every time we’ve heard “running will ruin your knees,” we’d be able to outsprint Usain Bolt. And our knees would feel good while we did so, because despite what your potentially well-meaning but definitely ill-informed neighbors, […]
Big Names Launch Professional Triathlon Union
Found on Triathlete.com Home of the biggest names in the sport of triathlon have come together to form the Professional Triathlon Union (PTU), the organization announced today. The global union will work to represent all professional non-drafting triathletes and will aim to “improve the sport in its entirety to benefit pro non-drafting triathletes and all […]
Video: Interview With The Iron Cowboy
The Iron Cowboy finished 50 Ironman distance triathlons, in 50 States, in 50 Days! Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com
Do I Really Need A Rest Day?
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by William O. Roberts How you schedule your recovery depends on how hard you’re training. Shey asks: I’m not a big fan of rest days—I take one when I feel like I need it. Should I be scheduling a rest day into my week or is my philosophy acceptable? That’s […]
VIDEO: Tarzan Drill
Swimming: Tarzan Drill with Coach Mandy McLane Swimming: Tarzan Drill with Coach Mandy McLane from PRS FIT on Vimeo.
You Know You’re An Ironman When…
Found on Ironman.com From missing toenails to the lingering scent of chlorine, the top 20 ways to tell you’re officially addicted to the sport. We asked our social media community the classic question, and couldn’t help but smile at the wry (and often heartfelt) answers we received. Read on for our Top 20 list and […]
9 Nutrition Rules For Beginner Triathletes
Found on Competitor.com and written by Jene Shaw New to triathlon? Follow these fueling guidelines to ensure your hard work in training pays off. A solid nutrition strategy will help your body make the most out of all your hours swimming, biking and running. We asked registered dietitian (and multiple Ironman finisher!) Lauren Antonucci for […]
VIDEO: Shin Splints
Med Tent with Dr. Jordan Metzl Competitor.com – 1 Shin Splints
Add A Foam Roller To Your Prerun Routine
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Cindy Kuzma Prep your muscles to perform their best by incorporating this tool into your workout. Chances are, your foam roller doesn’t see any action until after your run. Although foam rollers are often used to ease postexercise tightness, research suggests that rolling out before you hit the road […]
Runners: Here’s Why Sunglasses Are Essential
Found on Competitor.com and written by Ashley Lauretta Getting ready for a run often involves setting out your clothes, shoes, gels, water bottle and headphones the night before. But according to The Vision Council, one in four adults may be forgetting an important piece of gear when they step outside: sunglasses. When it comes to […]
30-Minute Countdown: The Post-Workout Snack
Found on Triathlon.Competitor.com and written by Bethany Mavis Refuel during the post-workout recovery window to supercharge your next session. It’s easy to do—drive to meet a group for a hard workout, spend several minutes chatting afterward, then by the time you make it home to choke down a protein shake, you’ve already missed your chance […]
Super Simple Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Training Plan
Found on Competitor.com and written by Matt Fitzgerald Matt Fitzgerald provides a simple-to-follow 16 week training plan for the half Ironman distance. Variety is overrated in triathlon training. It’s certainly important, but coaches often make it out to be more important than repetition when the opposite is true. There are only a handful of workout […]
Summer Running: How To Stand The Heat
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Richard A. Lovett As temperatures rise, running doesn’t need to be a total suffer-fest. However many bad-weather-will-make-you-tougher quotes we collect, there’s still one aspect of weather that most of us do our best to dodge: heat. Bolstered perhaps by health warnings every time the mercury climbs into the red […]
VIDEO: This Girl Can
A new TV ad created by Sports England called “This Girl Can” was released yesterday. The spot aims to help women overcome “worries about being judged for being the wrong size, not fit enough and not skilled enough came up time and again,” Sport England’s chief executive officer Jennie Price told Marketing Magazine. Watch it. You’ll be inspired. […]
Want To Get Faster? Ride Indoors
Found on Ironman.com and written by Kevin Mackinnon Training indoors on your bicycle might just improve your cycling more than any other part of your training regimen. It wasn’t until I spent a winter training for Japan’s Strongman Triathlon that I truly learned the benefits of indoor training. A tough Eastern Canadian winter made riding […]
To Relieve Runner’s Knee, Strengthen Your Hips
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Scott Douglas Study: Hip exercises trump knee exercises for ending pain. Over the last few years, a growing amount of research has linked weak hips and runner’s knee. For example, one study published last year found that women who developed runner’s knee had greater hip instability in their gait. […]
Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon 35 Year Anniversary Sunday
Found on Triathlon.com and written by Liz Hichens The 35th running of the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon will welcome several triathlon legends in addition to its usual stellar professional lineup. Professional Race American Andy Potts (USA) is the clear favorite to take his seventh Alcatraz title. This will be Potts’ 10th attempt, and he has […]
4 No-Pill Pain Relief For Sore Muscles
Found on Rodaleorganiclife.com and written by MaryGrace Taylor Though they can ease minor muscle aches, conventional over-the-counter pain relievers can also cause serious stomach discomfort and nausea, which make them tough pills to swallow whether you’re a runner, cyclist, yogini, or hiker who wants to feel at the top of your game when you’re out […]
Oh Cramp!
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by A.C. Shilton A muscle cramp can stop you in your tracks–but with science on your side, you can fix it fast. Thirty-nine percent of distance runners may experience a cramp in their calves, hamstrings, or quadriceps before they finish a race. Your Facebook post about a midrace muscle cramp […]
Ironman 101: Don’t Fear The Full
Found on Ironman.com and written by Carrie Barrett Are you an avid half-distance triathlete but the thought of 140.6 miles makes you shake in your socks? Guess what? You’re already halfway there. If you’ve ever trained for and completed an IRONMAN 70.3, at some point during yet another three-hour ride or 90-minute run, a familiar […]
3 Simple Ways To Improve Running Efficiency
Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Coach Jenny I’ve been running for about two years now, and I want to improve my running efficiency. I follow a program that has plenty of variety (tempo, hills, long run, cycling), but I’d love to know what I can do to improve. Thanks a bunch! ~Jacklyn Excellent question, […]
Locker Room Etiquette
Found on Competitor.com and written by Susan Lacke Yesterday, while changing in the locker room post-swim, a very naked lady bent over inches from my face and started wildly shaking the water out of her hair. Listen, I’m not a prude by any means, but if you’re going to be close enough for me to […]
Considering A Triathlon-Themed Tattoo? Choose Wisely
Found on Competitor.com and written by Susan Lacke Thinking about getting some ink to commemorate your accomplishments in the sport? Here is some advice. Whether commemorating a Kona finish or simply declaring a love of the sport, multisport-themed tattoos have become a rite of passage for many triathletes. Thinking about getting inked? Tattoo artist Jeremy […]