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Friday, 28 February 2014 00:10
By Suzie Fox (suz--news.blogspot.com)
Props For Heather, Kevin & Greg...
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Wednesday, 26 February 2014 06:10
ED. USAT has finally published its list of 2013 Triathletes of the Year. Once again, Minnesotans were well-represented. The Duathletes of the Year will be posted at later this week. One of the MTN Guys has been involved with USAT's selection process since the late 90s. His abbreviated comments will follow each category. Photos - HMs Kevin O'Connor and Greg Taylor.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced Kirsten Sass and Dan Stubleski as the top amateur triathletes of 2013. The awards headline the announcement of the 2013 Age-Group Triathletes of the Year, presented by Garmin, an honor awarded annually by USA Triathlon’s Age Group Committee...
Heinie's Hooked on Hockey...
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Tuesday, 25 February 2014 06:10
ED. Last weekend, 2013 Rookie of the Year and Team Minnesota member Nicole Heininger fllled us in on what she's been doing this winter and her plans for the 2014 tri season.
Hi MTN,
Any winter news...well it's been cold and snowy to start! From what I have gathered, many triathletes take part in cc-skiing during the winter, maybe I'll get into that one day, but for now I stay active playing hockey. It's what I grew up playing and I can't seem to give it up just yet. I also joined crossfit for a while and continue to incorporate it into my training program. I was hooked...
Patience & Gratitude...
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Monday, 24 February 2014 06:10
Part II - Rookie Pro Lessons 6-10
By Ruth Brennan Morrey
6) Stop reading triathlon magazines. I admit, it can be fun to read triathlon magazines and articles. We invest a lot of time and energy into our sport so it can be appealing to read what others are doing, read about new nutrition fads, and seek seemingly novel information. I’ve learned that any advice/fad that claim to make you stronger, fitter, faster is probably interest driven hype. I was to blame too—and would compare myself to others. “Am I doing enough?” was always my question.
Upon checking things out with my science driven coach, I received this answer, ...
Do the Work. And Don't Worry...
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Sunday, 23 February 2014 06:10
ED. THIS IS PART I OF AN AWESOME TWO-PART ARTICLE!
By Ruth Brennan Morrey
Ten LIght Hearted Lessons I learned in First Pro Year.
During my first year racing as a professional triathlete, lessons were plentiful—a new coach, training with power, racing internationally, were all a part of my growth and increased experience. By no means do I have it all figured out as triathlon, and life, is always a work in progress. Here is a lighthearted glimpse of what I learned last year.
1) Train with power, if you can. Last year was my first year training with power. I didn’t anticipate just how important power based training would be until I started using the tool. You hear this all the time. Of course, power meters are not essential to get to the finish line, but coupled with strategy and common sense “feel”, it ...
