Semantics of Hydration

Semantics are important when it comes to hydration to distinguish between two common terms associated with sweating: dehydration and hyponatremia. Differentiating terminology related to over and under consuming fluids and the concern for each is important. Consuming an insufficient amount of water that results in total body water weight loss is a condition called dehydration. Drinking too much water during exercise can cause water intoxification, (exercise associated hyponatremia (EAH)), a condition defined by dangerously low serum sodium levels.

How Becky Lavelle Turned Tragedy into Hope and Inspiration

Dear Izzy, Max, and Kate,

I want to introduce you to some awesome Moms and Dads as I write these letters to you. I’m doing my best to balance being a husband to your mom, a good dad to you kids, and an athlete, but there are some amazing people in the world who are doing these things too. I think it’s important for you to meet them.

The Triathlon Execution Magic of Riding Steady, Part 2: Training vs Racing

In Part 1 we introduced you to the concept of “riding steady.” In Part 2 we discuss the application of this to your triathlon training and racing.

Steady: Racing vs Training

Ironman Louisville 2012: Heat, Headwinds & The Heimlich Maneuver

I was on the ground for the weekend to support our contingent of 25 athletes for race weekend. With approximately 50% of them being first timers, I spent part of our pre-race dinner focusing on the basics…which I reiterated during the Four Keys talk. And quite a few members had attended our Tri Rally on the Louisville course, so I felt a little more reassured than usual about the race…but then I rode the course on race day and all that went out the window.

The Swim

Should Triathletes Use Spin Bikes?

Have you ever been in a spin class - or walked by the spin bikes at the gym - and wondered if triathletes should use spin bikes, or ifspin bikes give you as good (or better) a workout as riding your tri bike outdoors? You’re about to find out in this comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of spin bikes vs. regular bikes.

Spin Bikes Are Different

The Triathlon Execution Magic of Riding Steady, Part I: What is Steady?

As our members, training plan customers, and readers swap their training hats for their pointy racey-racey hats, leaving their trainers behind to test their fitness on the road in preparation for their races, we see a lot of discussion about riding steady, I can’t ride steady, OMG HTF am I supposed to ride hills like this, etc. So let’s talk about how we want you to ride your bikes in training and racing.

What is “riding steady?”

30 Ironmans in a single year? And a father of 5? Meet James Lawrence: “The Iron Cowboy”

Dear Izzy, Max, and Kate,

I want to introduce you to some awesome Moms and Dads as I write these letters to you. I’m doing my best to balance being a husband to your mom, a good dad to you kids, and an athlete, but there are some amazing people in the world who are doing these things too. I think it’s important for you to meet them.

Weight Training: Is it Really Necessary?

Two years ago I wrote an article on this very subject. How funny it is to hear some of the same athletes asking the same questions with the same concerns so let’s go over this again...

Why Leading A Blind Athlete Through A Triathlon Changed My Life

Dear Izzy, Max, and Kate,

I learned so much about life yesterday. I wrote to you last week about my decision to lead blind triathlete Jeremy Winters through the Music City Triathlon. It wasn’t much of a decision really, it was something I knew that I was going to do from the beginning. I never dreamed the reality would change me the way it has though.

Ironman St. George: Danielle Kehoe's Bike Split Analysis

On Saturday, May 5, 2012, Trismarter triathlete, Danielle Kehoe toed the line at Ironman St. George. Much has been written about the 2012 edition of Ironman St.

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