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From Baby Boomers to Generations X and Y, both young and old alike are increasingly fueling their passion for physical activity with impressive feats of performance such as triathlons, marathons, Ironman, Crossfit, Spartan races, obstacle courses, adventure races and other challenging events. Unfortunately, to prepare for these type of events, many people beat up their […]
Sister Madonna Buder sets the example for us all “You’re not shy, you get around, you wanna fly, don’t want your feet on the ground. You stay up, you won’t come down…” Foreigner Of the over 100 Rock Star pieces that I’ve done, the one that has generated the most interest was about arthritis of the […]
This Monday, January 13th at 6:00pm Pacific/ 9:00pm Eastern Time Coach Kerry and Newest Rock Star Triathlete Coach Brad will discuss the base phase of training and will answer any question you have in a live tele-seminar. Base training isn’t just a time to put in endless hours of training. During this phase you should focus on skills & […]
And I love to live so pleasantly, Live this life of luxury, Lazing on a summer afternoon. In the summer time,…. The Kinks Ah summertime, for many of us it’s only a memory. The arrival of winter has brought with it a host of training challenges. The cold, shorter days, more competition for pool […]
“I’d take any risk to tie back the hands of time.” Too Much Time On My Hands, Styx “Prophylactic” or daily use of Ibuprofen by triathletes is not without risk. Why am I the last one to find out about things? Why didn’t I know that in some circles upwards of half of the endurance […]
Supper time at the old triathletes home Making it to Kona (written on the Big Island) “And another one’s gone, and another one’s gone, and another one bites the dust, heh heh.” You know who sang these words. But, earlier in his career, singer Farrokh Bulsara (you now know him as Freddie Mercury) […]
Bob Scott ” ‘Bill I believe this is killing me!’ as the smile ran away from his face.” Billy Joel This is the second in a series of three pieces on arthritis. We hear so much about arthritis, “degenerative change” but it’s causes are not always well understood. Those who have it know one thing – it […]
“Ain’t no doubt about it we were doubly blessed, ’cause we were barely 17 and barely dressed.” Meat Loaf, Bat out of Hell Possibly without intending, Meat Loaf was describing the amount of protection one gets from cycling clothing when you hit the asphalt. Barely dressed. But, you look good doing it. Right? What […]
In this video, Rock Star Triathlete Academy coach Ben Greenfield shows you 3 ways to get free triathlon racing and trainig clothing…check under the video to see it all spelled out for you! 1) Tweet your triathlon training workouts with #rockstartri and include “@rockstartri” so we see it! 2) Do the swim, bike and run […]
In a recent Rock Star Triathlete podcast with Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan, you learned about how to properly respond to pace changes during a race, and how to learn better pacing. In this video, Rock Star Triathlete Academy coach Ben Greenfield shows you some of his favorite tools for learning better pacing. Under the […]
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Runnin’ Down a Dream The finish line in Kona about 12 hours after race start. “ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE” This is one of the catch phrases of Ironman, one you hear frequently in Hawaii. You both hear it as well as see it. Some even live it. There are so many heart warming […]
I just returned from Kona on Monday and was thinking about this piece which I previously wrote. Since I stopped competing, I’ve worked for David Huerta and the Transition Team for the last several years transforming the Kailua-Kona pier into a transition area. It’s a good bit of work, but by noon on Friday, when […]
“From here on in, I really gets grim. For 99% of the people still left at this point, they are possessed with one thing, finishing. They’re saying to themselves one thing, “If I can just be standing at the finish, I’ve won,” and they’re right. But, for the gifted few, for our 1% who […]
…………………………Bill Bell “Just once in his life, a man has his time. And my time is now, I’m coming alive!” St. Elmo’s Fire Race Day is October 13, 2012. Batter up! The above photo of Bill Bell reminds us to learn from those who’ve walked this path before us. A number of years ago at […]
I was asked to comment on a piece recently published in the L A Times which noted that cycling, and swimming to some degree, are sports which keep you in shape but are low impact, put little mechanical stress on the skeleton, possible contributing to decreased bone […]
“It’s going to be a hard day’s night. The Beatles We’re 40 days till the cannon blast signals the start of the 2012 Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship. The athletes who are racing this year are beginning to struggle with the need to taper opposing that intense internal drive to get every […]
Hematuria, blood in the urine “Oh yeah, life goes on, long after the thrill of livin’ is gone.” John Cougar Mellencamp But Lew Hollander, yellow cap, would say you’re way wrong. At age 81, he finished his 22nd Ironman in Kona this year. He says it’s how he “tests” himself. Hard to have higher […]
Frozen Shoulder “Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside a dog, it’s too dark to read.”Groucho Marx While donning my running shoes by my Jeeps interior lighting one recent morning I realized we only have 12 hours of daylight this time of year and it’s decreasing steadily. Since work takes up […]
“Back off man, I’m a scientist.” Peter Venkman, Ghostbusters I think triathletes should donate blood. All of us. Doesn’t matter if it’s the Red Cross or your local blood service, just do it. Did you know that only 3% of the population gives blood so that 100% may ultimately benefit? The first thing, as […]
“…fate comes at you cat-footed, unavoidable, and bloodthirsty.” Pat Conroy, South of Broad We hear a lot about knee ligament injuries, especially when they happen to someone else who is dear to you who got injured and need an attorney’s help. But when it’s our knee that’s out of commission from falling off the bike […]
! I took a walk around the world to ease my troubled mind. I left my body lying somewhere in the sands of time.” Kryptonite, 3 Doors Down Your thoughts when injured? We frequently think of overuse injuries as running related but swimming can also take it’s toll. Swim training/racing can put us at risk […]
Got a lump on the back of your knee? Somebody mention Baker’s Cyst or popliteal cyst? Although it may be news to you, these are more common than many people suspect. While not normally an isolated finding, there are two bursae (bursas) in the back of the knee joint which can fill with fluid. Even though it […]
“I’ll take any risk to tie back the hands of time.” Styx Triathlon covers all walks of life and all age groups. It’s addictive, and it’s cumulative training, plus getting older, can have deleterious effects on the body. Why do we see fewer and fewer folks in the older age groups? It’s not ’cause they’re […]
“It’s not having what you want, it’s wanting what you’ve got” Sheryl Crow Triathlon training takes a long time. (“Duh”, many of you say.) This is especially true when preparing for the longer distance events. There’s only so much you can do squeezing training in and around your schedule before you have to do the same to their […]
“…fate comes at you cat-footed, unavoidable, and bloodthirsty.” Pat Conroy, South of Broad We hear a lot about knee ligament injuries, especially when they happen to someone else. But when it’s our knee that’s out of commission from falling off the bike while still clipped in, or twisted water skiing at the lake, it’s a different […]
“Do the conditions you encounter exceed your abilities? Although we as triathletes push pretty hard sometimes, we’re rarely outside our comfort zone in other than a physical sense. In last week’s blog, I briefly described hiking the John Muir Trail with my son Ben a couple years ago. This was a six day journey through […]
The Triathlete and Joint Replacement “Some day I’ll wish upon a star, and wake up where the clouds are far behind me. Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that’s where you’ll find me.” From, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” (Or, it could be the unrealistic attitude of the triathlete with lower extremity […]
Are You Ready For The Unexpected Do you think, when this athlete was topping off the air in his tires his morning, that he thought, “You know, I’m sure glad I’m the the type of racer who never gets penalized…” I wonder if he was prepared for this. Sunday They carried a man off the […]
[powerpress] Dirk Bockel has produced top ten finishes at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii each season since his first appearance 3 years ago, his most recent result being a commendable fourth place. During the 2012 season, he saw one of his dreams come true when he joined LEOPARD TREK, marking the first successful integration […]
Road Rash – Limits of Home Care “The road is long, with many a winding turn.” The Hollies, 1969 “You want to know what it’s like to crash on one of these bikes? Get in your car, strip down to your underwear, and jump out at 40 miles per hour!” Jonathan Vaughters There are two groups of […]
Rehydration “Water, water everywhere, and all the boards did shrink. Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” Rime of the Ancient Mariner It’s summer. By now your racing fluid plan should be well established. Gone are the days, as pointed out in recent blog, where you’ve ignored your fluid intake as, “It wasn’t that […]
Clavicle Fractures “Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright, The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light, And somewhere men are laughing, and little children shout; But there is no joy in Mudville — mighty Casey has struck out.” Casey at the Bat The clavicle is the first bone in […]
Puako is situated on the northwest coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is the home of one of the largest petroglyph (carvings in the lava) fields in the Hawaiian Islands. Found there are figures that are unmistakably those of the ancient Hawaiian warrior – the Alapa. Legend has it that, because of the […]
Pre-race bike inspection. Everyone is still smiling. “Superman where are you now? Phil Collins, Land of Confusion Mark Foley is a local Veterinarian and a strong biker. His wife PR’d at the Boston Marathon a couple years ago. Their kids are into all kinds of sports. They work up gradually to the endurance sports they […]
Triathlete with Enlarged Heart – Abnormal? “The heart is the first feature of working minds.” Frank Lloyd Wright We see frequent headlines noting the very premature death of young athletes with pathologic cardiac conditions, the so-called enlarged heart also known as hypertrophic or dilated cardiomyopathy. It’s been proposed that athletes participating in multiple endurance […]
These guys have no elbows. For the inaugural Ironman race on Oahu in 1978, Navy Commander John Collins made the winners trophy in his basement. It became known as the “Hole in the Head” for a couple obvious reasons, among them it’s appearance and, perhaps describing anyone who’d do the 140.6 miles! 8″ miniatures were […]
“The guy sure looks like plant food to me.” Audrey II, Little Shop of Horrors Many of us have run into a jellyfish or two either training or racing in ocean water. More of an inconvenience than anything for most of us, some poor souls have a more significant reaction. I answered a questioner this […]
Through early morning fog I see,visions of the things to be… Johnnie Mandel, Suicide is Painless, M.A.S.H. This week, as we prepare for the 2012 racing season , I’ll bypass the injury pipeline and pass on a little experience. After making many mistakes over the years, I can reveal the secrets to not only your fastest […]
http://www.RaceSpace.org is a website where endurance athletes can go to connect before races – but it’s much, much more than that. Tomas is the founder of RaceSpace, and will be talking to us about all the great benefits this site offers endurance athletes. Here is the playback to listen now, or download for later: [powerpress]
Achilles Tendon Ruptures “What we have here is a failure to communicate.” Cool Hand Luke Last month I published a piece entitled “What a Triathlete Needs to Know About Antibiotics” that was well received. (Thanks) The impetus of that post was a series of confusing ST threads concerning the potential side effects of certain antibiotics, especially […]
In this video, Rock Star Triathlete Academy coach Ben Greenfield tells you everything you need to know about cycling orthotics and running orthotics, so that you can make an educated decision about what will work best for you. Are you a member of the academy? If so, ask your question about triathlon orthotics in the […]
A participant in the Underpants Run. A counter-culture event run in Hawaii two days before the Ironman where proceeds go to support a local charity. And yes, the shorts are bogus. Make sure you look at the rest of the runners. Quick Note: with the arrival of warmer temps and daylight savings time. many of […]
Sickness/Injury Can Be a Good Thing “Something’s happening here. What it is ain’t exactly clear.” Buffalo Springfield Triathletes are generally control freaks. Schedule, time, work outs, you name it and they have a very specific time and place for it in their life. One of my best tri buddies used to have such a stranglehold on […]
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You Can’t Arrive At The Race Site Too Early Racking one’s bike very carefully. It has a big job in just a short while. In my mind, you’re never early on race day. Maybe late, but never too early. You can’t put a price on being as relaxed and in control as much as possible […]
Antibiotics for Triathletes – Tendon Problems? Several athletes have questioned the use of antibiotics lately, especially as it relates to potential complications. For this piece I interviewed pharmacists at: 1) my hospital, 2) a private drug store in the area, 3) a national chain drug store, 4) The PharmD Drug Information office at a nearby […]
Dog Bites Man, Both Survive The sword of time will pierce our skins, it doesn’t hurt when it begins. Johnny Mandel, Suicide is Painless I’m a slower biker than I used to be. Or maybe the dogs have gotten faster. Either way, a dogs teeth “pierced my skin” last year while I was cycling a few […]
Self Induced Injury, Tibia Fracture I have given a name to my pain, it is Batman.” Jack Nicholson as The Joker And speaking of pain, I was recently asked asked about a blog I did on stress fractures a little while back and thought the following important as we set our training plans for the upcoming […]
Training Advice From Heaven ALII DRIVE, start and finish of the Ironman World Championship. You can bet this snowy picture wasn’t taken in Kona! Dick Tomlin was a friend. A super triathlete, he podiumed twice in Kona and even won Worlds one year. He was killed on his bike in June 2005 when […]
In this video, Rock Star Triathlete Academy coach shows you how to go beyond the goggles with swim gear that helps you get faster. Included in this video are: –Finis Forearm Fulcrum –Finis Freestyle Hand Paddles –PT Paddles –Finis Tempo Trainer (or other swim metronome) –Zoomer Z2 Fins –Waterproof .mp3 Player If you’re a Rock […]
Should Triathletes Give Blood? Of Course! “For every complex problem, there is an uncomplicated answer; neat, simple and wrong.” H.L. Menken HuliSue’s is a terrific barbecue place in Kamuela, HI when you find yourself north of Kona some day. If you ordered a beef sandwich, you’d get plenty of iron to help make red blood cells. Ah, […]
In this Tri-Ripped Q&A video with Ben Greenfield, you’ll learn what Tri-Ripped is, and learn how to swim, bike and run fast, and still have the ultimate triathlon body. Click below to get Tri-Ripped at 11:59EST on January 11.
What is the Value of an Experienced Bike Fit? It’s Invaluable! John Cobb counsels a novice triathlete at Glen Ellyn, IL bike fit. As a surgeon, I think I learned as much from doing my 1,000th, or 10,000th knee arthroscopy as I did from my 100th. When you do something over and over and […]
How Do You Measure Success for 2012? Some triathletes overcome greater obstacles than many.” I’ve seen a number of criticisms directed at the print media of our sport lately. Probably pretty easy to do from the outside. The two most common seem to center around glitz, an abundance of adds loosely connected by a few […]
Planning is Everything, Really Plan to Stay Injury Free This is the IM finish line in Kona the morning after. Sure it’s the stuff of dreams and many successes. History notes about a 93% completion rate. But what about those who failed, or failed at some other race, even the local sprint tri back home? […]
Whose Advice Does a Triathlete Follow? There are limitless sources of “good advice” to the triathlete with a question or a problem. Pieces like this one, clinics taught by a respected authority, various publications, the guy in your bike or run group, triathlon forums, etc. Each of these has a role, a degree of timeliness and […]
Your body is a rocket, and what you put in it is your rocket fuel. When you’re out on a long ride or in the heat of a race, you have to have your nutrition dialed in just right to give you that boost you need for optimal performance. Getting in the right blend of […]
Wanna Be Famous? “You want to be famous? Learn how to take blood out of car upholstery? John Travolta as Mrs. Turnblatt in the movie Hairspray This is the time of year for goal setting, for planning, as was the subject of recent weeks posts. Consider that, according to a piece in the British Journal […]
Injury Rates Increasing Growin’ up, you don’t see the writing on the wall. Passin’ by, movin’ straight ahead, you knew it all.” St. Elmo’s FireA recent piece in the NY Times quoted what we’ve known for years that when single sport athletes switch to triathlon, their overall training hours go up and that rather having […]
In this Rock Star Triathlete Academy audio, Ben Greenfield speaks with TrainingPeaks chief evangelist Dirk Friel about how to analyze a power file. During the discussion, Dirk reviews the data below. It is highly recommended that you click on the links for each report below as Dirk walks you through analyzing the power files. You’ll […]
Overuse Injuries Destinations probably not seen near your hometown. Continuing the theme of self induced problems, having discussed stress fractures and the like previously, this weeks post will focus on potential ways to avoid ending up at the doctors with what may be an avoidable problem. Recently, I gave you an example of athletes who […]
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When you’re training hard for your next race, sometimes you need a boost of energy to keep you going every day. Most energy drinks found on the market are full of synthetic ingredients and leave you crashing several hours later. Not so with the green tea beverages from GreenTeaDaily. Unlike the energy drinks found in […]
Pick Picking The Perfect Triathlon Sports Doc Bill Vollmar, MD example of a perfect sports doc “Son can you play me a melody, I’m not really sure how it goes. But it’s sad and it’s sweet and I knew it complete when I wore a younger man’s clothes.” Billy Joel So you didn’t used get […]
I wrote “Top 20 Fueling Myths Exposed” for the recreational exerciser to the elite athlete, and it contains a collection of the most common sports nutrition and exercise fueling myths, why they’re wrong, and what you can do about it to maximize your health and performance. When you read this book, you’ll change the way […]
Join Ben Greenfield at Epic Camp Lite in Kona Hawaii, coached by IM talk co-host and former pro triathlete John Newsom and Ironman World Champion and triathlon legend Scott Molina on May 27-June 2, 2012! Epic Camp has a long and proud history of producing unique challenges in the best locations in the world. Our […]
Here’s your Fearless Leader, Ben Greenfield, as he fits right in at the Kona Underpants Run this year. Pretty sharp outfit there Ben, we can’t wait to see what 2012 looks like. _______________________________________________________________ Patience For Improvement Not everyone who comes to Kailua Bay during Ironman race week wears a Speedo! “I’d take any risk to […]
Blood Thinners and Blood Clots Testing an athlete’s serum lactate levels while pedaling under a controlled load and controlled conditions is one way to determine the lactate threshold and from that one’s training zones. If this athlete takes a blood thinner, would testing of this sort put him or (and possibly as important in […]
In this video, Ben Greenfield shows you how to lift weights for triathlon using some of the basic strength and power moves he used in his Ironman Hawaii preparation.
Pool Running Can Be Fun “You got to do what you can, and let Mother Nature do the rest.” Meat Loaf At some time in our careers, water running, or aqua jogging, will be recommended as a method of cross training injured athletes. Others find it an ideal form of non-impact aerobic training. Basically, you […]
Jeff Meador at the Crescent Moon Tri Sprint A few months ago, we told you that we’re now giving a free month of membership to any Rock Star Triathlete Academy members who send us a picture or video in the Rock Star Cycling or Triathlon Kit or Rock Star Jet Black Tech T-Shirt. Here’s […]
In last week’s Part 1 of this article, I gave you a key approach to developing greater consistency. It’s one of the most common issues I work with athletes on at TriathleteMind.com. The second part of the issue is how to summon more self-discipline. While the question may be asked in different ways, the root […]
Stress Fracture, Eh? Part Two This is Ironman Week here in Kona as the sleepy fishing village and occasional port for cruise ships turns into Triathlon Central. There are people everywhere, fit people, running and biking up and down Alii Drive. I hadn’t been here an hour before seeing Norman Stadler and Chrissie Wellington. Good […]
The Meniscus – Torn Yours? ” I don’t need a whole lots of money, I don’t need a big, fine car. I got everything that a man could want, I got more than I could ask for.” Grand Funk In other words, my knees work just fine, thank you. The meniscus is an important structure […]
This advanced bike trick is brought to you by Australian triathlon coach Graeme Turner, of Fit2Tri Disclaimer These modifications could void the warranty on all components in the DI2 Group Set. These modifications involve fine soldering – do not attempt unless you are confident in completing these steps. Battery The Shimano DI2 is rated at […]
Ben/Kerry, I’m sending stuff from two races: The first was the Midwest Meltdown Triathlon, where I placed 2nd overall. This was a 1500m swim, 20.84mi bike, and 5.21mi run. http://www.theracershub.com/files/543-1385.txt The second is from the Olathe Medical Center Women’s Triathlon, where I was 3rd overall. This was a 500m swim, 10.6mi bike, and a 3 mile run. […]
Plea For Carrying ID When You Ride I’ve written before about the need to have some form of rapid ID on you when you’re biking. Sadly, this article makes that point. ________Bicyclist Killed By Car ID’d Father Of James Madison University Frosh Was On Way To Surprise Son By Pete DeLea and Jeremy Hunt HARRISONBURG […]
Ranieri Palavicini at Timberland A few months ago, we told you that we’re now giving a free month of membership to any Rock Star Triathlete Academy members who send us a picture or video in the Rock Star Cycling or Triathlon Kit or Rock Star Jet Black Tech T-Shirt. Here’s the deal: -You must be […]
After a hard training session, your body needs to recover and it needs to recover quickly if it’s going to be ready for that next training session or be ready to race at full potential this weekend. There is a crucial, brief post-workout window where glycogen replenishment and nutrient absorption is critical. Protein, vitamins and […]
We’ve all got to keep our legs looking and feeling their best. Men and women, we’re all athletes who shave them as part of our culture. For the guys out there who haven’t yet, listen up, it’s not just for cyclists anymore. But, shaving can be a pain, literally and figuratively. That’s why Trinero is […]
Setting Goals – When 2nd is Better Than 1st This is Sarah Reinertsen, the only female amputee finisher of the Hawaiian Ironman. Born with a limb deficiency known as PFFD, She had an above the knee amputation a very early age and never really knew life without a prosthesis. Seen here from the back during […]
In this audio quick tip from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy, Ben Greenfield interviews Frank Lowery, race director of Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Vegas. During the discussion, Frank gives you everything you need to know about the weather, the swim, bike and run in the brand new venue. [powerpress]
Here’s Rock Star Triathlete Academy member Tim “Schmeck” and here’s what he had to say: Hi Ben and Kerry: Here is a picture of me just stepping down from the podium at the Rattlesnake Olympic Distance Triathlon (8/20/11) in Aurora, Colorado (photo courtesy of fellow Rock Star, Jeff Meador). I was third in the men’s […]
Broken Toes St. Peter’s Catholic Church is a tiny house of worship located at the 5 mile turn around where the Ironman Hawaii competitors head back to town and their journey on the Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway. If memory serves, there have been five different run courses since the race moved to the Big Island from […]
Here’s Rock Star Triathlete Academy member Nancy and here’s what she had to say: Ben/Kerry, I just completed my first race of the season after struggling with some offseason injuries and an early season accident where I was struck by a car on my bike. Needless to say, I was really excited for the race […]
Know Your Stuff YIKES, it’s on the inside too! “Don’t mistake activity for achievement.” John Wooden It’s been stated before that preventing an injury is usually preferable to treating one. For any kind of accidents and injuries, the lawyers from Hale Law, P.A. can help with your accident can help you! My oldest son Chris […]
Nutrition plays a far bigger part in how fast or how long you can swim, bike and run than any single piece of tri gear. Choosing the right nutrition bar to keep you fueled up is an important choice. We all want bars that not only help us perform better, we prefer the taste doesn’t […]
Here’s Rock Star Triathlete Academy member Patrick at the Nashville Music City Triathlon. A few months ago, in this post you can read by clicking here, we told you that we’re now giving a free month of membership to any Rock Star Triathlete Academy members who send us a picture or video in the Rock […]
This is a guest post from Renegade Triathlon Psychology coach Stephen Ladd (pictured right), who has taken a somewhat unorthodox path to becoming one of most sought after gurus in the world when it comes to training your brain for peak performance. His formal education in the States included undergraduate studies in psychology, religion, and philosophy, […]
Don’t Believe Everything You Read “I left a good job in the city, working for the man every night and day, and I never lost one minute of sleeping worryin’ about the way things might have been.” Creedence Clearwater Revival When you’re cruising through the latest literature, don’t unwittingly believe all that you see. Just […]
Rock Star Triathlete Academy coaches Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan were recently at a bike expo in Park City, Utah, and took some time to sit down and introduce themselves to you so you could get to know your coaches a little bit better, and also find out fun facts like their favorite foods, favorite […]
Here’s Rock Star Triathlete Academy member Ranieri and here’s what he had to say: The vitamins, training plan, and advice that Ben Greenfield gives every week has helped me immensely with my recent triathlons. Thank you Ben; Next month I’ll do Timberman! (Ranieri’s results below) http://www.jsmultisport.com/race_results.shtml http://www.jsmultisport.com/race_html/dt2011/Double%20Trouble%20Pre%20Age%20Group.htm http://www.jsmultisport.com/race_html/dt2011/Double%20Trouble%20Pre%20Overall.htm A few months ago, in this post you can […]
I Love Open Water Swimming, I Really Do 51 DEGREES, that’ll do nicely! John Shrum, MD So started one of our early spring lake workouts before Dr. Shrum and I went to England to swim the Channel in 1998. You intentionally find the coldest water around. We stayed about an hour that day and would have […]
Coffee is an integral part of many athlete’s days. A great cup before a morning run or ride, a midway stop for an espresso on Saturday morning or enjoying a cup before having to start the work day, you owe it to yourself to truly enjoy your coffee experience. High Cadence features 13 varieties of […]
Simple Solutions For ITBS (Iliotibial Band Syndrome) “If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, then triathlon must have taken him completely by surprise.” P.Z. Pearce, MD The IT Band: The band itself runs from it’s insertion behind the hip down the outside of the femur and knee cap to an […]
You’ve got your pride-and-joy (yes, your bike) up on your roof rack and headed off to the race. Typically, your choices to have your bike nice, clean and race ready when you get there are either leave an hour early and pack a can of bug and tar remover, find some way to rig various […]
Runner’s Trots I’m taking my two boys to Sequoia National Park in California for 9 days of hiking including climbing Mt. Whitney so it’ll be till 7/20 till I get a new post up. Feel free to look at previous posts on various tri related topics.What are runner’s trots? The sometimes sudden urge to have […]