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Pros & Cons of Off Season Marathons...

Monday, 14 January 2013 00:10

Offseason Training: Should I Run A Marathon?

By Marty Gaal (for usatriathlon.org)

This is a question I hear a lot in the offseason. As athletes sit down to figure out what they want to do

Winter Tri-Camping...

Sunday, 13 January 2013 00:10

camp By Jacqueline Sweet (for triathlon.competitor.com)

The idea of jetting off to a warm locale for early-season training sounds like the perfect triathlete getaway: an incentive to build power on the bike and get back in the open water, with expert coaches and fellow athletes to push you to a higher fitness level.

If you choose your camp wisely, you can get a valuable head start on your race season.

San Diego-based coach Jim Vance runs camps in locations as far-flung as the Canary Islands and Costa Rica.

Under-Fueling Isn't Good...

Saturday, 12 January 2013 00:10

Five Nutrition Tips for New Athletes

By Hana A. Feeney (photo)

For Active.com

Beginner athletes often struggle with under-fueling their workouts, particularly when taking on a new endurance endeavor like a triathlon or a half marathon. A common misconception of beginner athletes is that they have to be "competitive" or "elite" to need to replenish their body like experienced athletes.

Also, beginners often have weight loss goals, leading them to reduce calories before, during or after workouts, which does not promote weight loss or enjoyment in exercise. As a result of not getting enough of the right nutrients at the right time, beginners fatigue early during exercise, both mentally and physically.

These are the top tips for beginner athletes who want to feel great during exercise to reach their performance and body composition goals....

2013 Racing Stuff....

Friday, 11 January 2013 00:10

NORTHWOODS IS FULL - In case you haven't heard, the 2013 Northwoods Triathlon in Nevis has filled, doing so in a ridiculously brisk 90 minutes. This is the third, perhaps fourth, year in a row that the NWT has been our state's fastest filling multisport event. In the future, make sure you visit the race's website so that you know precisely when registration opens.

Congratulations to the producers of this great Tri Minnesota Series race. They are sooooooooo doing something right.

LAKE MINNETONKA ALMOST FULL - We talked to Lake Minnetonka Triathlon director Ross Rogney yesterday. He's a great guy, you know! Well, Ross informed us that his race, which won the Race of the Year award in 2009, has less than 75 spots remaining. Act quickly, 'cuz they will be snatched up soon. Once those slots are full, Ross will open 50 Charity Slots, which cost a lot of money, all or most of which will benefit a designated charity. WEBSITE (More stuff on next page)