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Mikey Beat Goldie. Matt Beat Everyone Else...
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Thursday, 18 June 2015 00:10
By Matthew Payne (matthew-payne.blogspot.com)
Mikey ran his first race a couple weeks ago. It was a totally non-competitive kids fun run across a parking lot, but hey, we all started somewhere.
Check out his sweet starting line game face (he's the one in the yellow pants)...
I lined up for a few races myself and did pretty well: Gear West Duathlon (2nd), Apple Duathlon (1st) and Duathlon Nationals (1st).
The Pre-Race Jams
You've gotta love a band like Madball. These guys have been putting out the exact same album since the 90's. If you could reach back into 1994 and magically put modern production on their old shit it would sound exactly like the new shit. It's kind of like my tri training... I've been doing basically the same routine for a decade and I somehow keep getting faster. If it ain't broke don't fix it. ...
"Meet Yourself Where You Are"...
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Sunday, 14 June 2015 00:10
Take ownership of the awesomeness within you—no matter where you are.
By Meredith Atwood (triathlon.competitor.com)
Well, I’m not really a runner,” I told the teeny, clearly-a-runner girl at the gym. We were in the locker room. My towel was wrapped tightly around my body, making me look like a giant, white sausage. Her towel, loosely draped around her fit frame, seemed to wrap around her twice. “Yeah, not really a runner,” I said again. “I just try really hard.” I figured that sabotaging qualification bought me some sort of pass for my big butt and woeful treadmill pace....
Racing in Hot Weather Doesn't Have to Suck...
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Saturday, 13 June 2015 00:10
ATTENTION: Liberty RESULTS. Words and pics on Tuesday.
By Angie Anderson (usatriathlon.org)
There is a lot of information out there on how to race in the heat. Common heat acclimatization protocols have athletes training in saunas or in the highest heat of the day. If your big race is likely going to take place in high temperatures with full sun, these race-day tips will surely make the event more comfortable. You may not be able to beat the heat, but with a little bit of planning, you can certainly manage it better.
Below are a number of strategies to help you keep your cool on a tough, hot day. Experience in the heat of battle has proven that these tips will make your day a little less steamy! ...
Do Supplements Help Performance?...RACE RESULTS...
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Saturday, 06 June 2015 00:10
ED. - Minnesota men sweep Du National (Standard Distance) podium and grab two of the top three women's spots. Kevin O'Connor wins the Sprint. USAT coverage tomorrow. More words and pics on Tuesday. - RESULTS
- Devon Palmer and Sarah Mercer win convincingly at New Bri - RESULTS
By Katie Davis (usatriathlon.org)
As we near the outdoor competitive season, many athletes are thinking about their performance nutrition regimen. Some may start experimenting with powders, pills or other mysterious products that promise enhanced recovery, increased muscle gains and better energy during workouts. I love discussing supplements with my athletes because — unlike a lot of Internet outlets — my advice is 100 percent science-based, unbiased and unpaid for by any companies. Here are three things I tell my athletes that many supplement companies would not be too thrilled to hear.
1. The marketed positive outcomes of supplements is often based on theory, not proven science. ...
Sleep Deprivation Is Not Good...
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Sunday, 31 May 2015 00:10
By Dr. Krishna R. Polu (active.com)
When I was an internal medicine intern, my friends used to tell me I was nuts. Back then I would work and work and then work some more, often on no sleep. A typical call day would start at 6 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. the following day. If I slept for an hour during that time I considered myself lucky.
After my shift, I would head to the pool, go for a run or get on my bike for a workout. Sleep became a luxury (not a priority) as I tried to fit everything into my hectic schedule.
Despite the long hours at work, I was determined to stay in shape and keep competing in triathlon. Often I would feel dizzy or lightheaded during these workouts, but trudged through them regardless. Sometimes when I was spinning at the gym I would close my eyes and take one-minute naps. This ludicrous behavior finally ended when I fell asleep and drove off the road returning home from the pool. After that, sleep grew as a priority....
