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6 things I learned while training & competing in my first few triathlons
Posted on August 18, 2010 | No Comments1. Things will go wrong, but as long as you are mentally strong and quick to adapt, you’ll be just fine. Go ahead, roll with punches! ___________________________________________________________ 2. PRACTICE THE TRANSITION!!! T1 & T2 is just a part of the triathlon as the swim, cycle,... -
What to pack on Race Day
Posted on August 18, 2010 | No CommentsI was getting ready for a triathlon and here are things that I packed. Swim: bathing suit swim cap (don’t assume your triathlon will include one) goggles towel Cycling: helmet bike shorts/pants (not mandatory) jersey/shirt (may be mandatory) socks (not mandatory) cycling shoes cycling glasses... -
Saddle Bag Tools
Posted on August 18, 2010 | No CommentsEvery single time I ride I ALWAYS carry enough tools and equipment to allow me to do two tire changes. The roads can be unpredictable, and if I know anything about Murphy’s law, the second I remove my saddle bag and go for a ride,... -
Carb Loading: Nutrition for Race Week.
Posted on July 20, 2010 | No CommentsCarb Loading. Carbohydrate loading (carb loading) is a method that has been practiced by endurance athletes for a few decades now. The idea behind carb loading is to increase carbohydrate consumption, usually complex carbohydrates, 12-72 hours prior to competition. Carb loading can improve performance during... -
Swimming Gear for Triathletes
Posted on July 19, 2010 | No CommentsDepending on where you are doing your triathlon, there are different options for you to choose from for swimming gear. The basics regardless of whether you are competing in a pool or open water you need goggles and a swimming cap. If you are swimming... -
Innovative Fitness Triathlete of the Month
Posted on July 7, 2010 | No CommentsI am proud to announce that I have been chosen as the Iron Person of the month at Innovative fitness! This truly is an honor as I worked very hard, both in the gym and on my own to overcome this challenge. Although triathlons are... -
Recovery 101
Posted on June 28, 2010 | No CommentsAs you will soon find out, I am a HUGE fan of recovery. While training for my first triathlon, I found that my time away from the pool, the bike, the trails, and the gym, was just as, if not more important during all my... -
Triathlon defined
Posted on June 27, 2010 | No CommentsA triathlon is a multi sport endurance competition consisting of swimming, cycling, and running. Triathletes compete to get the fasted time in each discipline including transition time for the fasted overall time of the entire course. Triathlons vary in distances. According to International Triathlon Union... -
I Should Tri
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsAsked me twelve months ago if I would ever do a triathlon, I would probably laugh out loud followed by a quick, “Yeah right!” I hadn’t been in the pool (laps) for about 14 years since I quit the swim team; the only bike I...