Trifuel's Triathlon Articles and News Feed
Ironman Pro Membership Program
by Trifuel on November 6th, 2009
World Triathlon Corporation Announces Professional Athlete Program
This Transition Period Try Something A Little Different
by BreakThroughMultisport on November 6th, 2009
As you get into the swing of the Transition Phase, you can be challenged with how to maintain your level of fitness while not completely boring yourself with the same old workout routine. Alas, worry no longer!
Detecting and Avoiding Overtraining Part I: Heart Rate Variability, A Useful Tool?
by Trismarter.com on November 5th, 2009
As the racing season winds to an end, it is an ideal time to review what worked and what did not from the season past. One of the most common training errors we see athletes make is to overtrain. As such, we think it is a perfect time to explore the topic of overtraining and how it might be detected before it’s too late. After all, that’s the key: avoiding overtraining in the first place.
Spinning vs Cycling
by Ben Greenfield on November 4th, 2009
As we progress into the off-season and colder months for many triathletes, indoor cycling workouts, or "spinning", becomes a primary mode of cross-training for the bike leg. This article will help you understand some of the differences between cycling outdoors (or indoors) on your bike, and cycling on a spin bike.
Think On Your Feet - Plantar Fasciitis and Other Pains
by ironguides on November 3rd, 2009
I’ve recently answered a number of postings on sports medicine sites about plantar fasciitis and overall foot pain. This can be a very debilitating condition, and should be treated promptly if it occurs. It usually starts as a pain or ache near the front of the heel on the bottom of the foot. Typically it hurts the most in the morning, especially the day after a long or strenuous run workout.
How to Choose Your Off-Season Weightlifting Routine
by Ben Greenfield on October 28th, 2009
Resistance training exercise, or weightlifting, is crucial to decreasing risk on injury, increase your strength, and attaining your goals with a balanced body. Those of us who need to lose weight this offseason will appreciate that research has shown a combination of weight training and cardio to sheds more pound and boost the metabolism higher than cardio alone.
Bontrager Helps Fuel Julie Dibens Third Xterra Title
by Trifuel on October 28th, 2009
Waterloo, WI and Maui, HI—Bontrager athlete Julie Dibens became the first athlete in history to win three consecutive Xterra World Championships, racing to victory in Sunday’s 28.5 mile event around the Makena Beach & Golf Resort in Maui, Hawaii. With her win, Julie Dibens also became the fourth member of an exclusive group of three-time Xterra World Championship winners.
ROCKTAPE Announces Availability of PowerTaping Manual
by Trifuel on October 28th, 2009
(October 28, 2009 -- Los Gatos, CA) ROCKTAPE, the leader in kinesiology tape for athletes, has announced the availability of its newest product, the PowerTapingtm manual. The PowerTaping method “tapes movements, not muscles”tm.
When Your Sweet Tooth Starts Talking, Try These Alternatives!
by ironguides on October 28th, 2009
Well I have to admit I have a sweet tooth, and a pretty strong one at that. Since eating a bunch of sweets isn’t a good way to fuel your body for health, nor for optimum training and recovery, I have a few alternatives to indulge any sugar cravings.
Here are four quick, easy and nutritious - and sweet - dessert ideas:
1. Pineapple Raspberry Parfait
Triathlon Off-Season: Make a Plan
by Trismarter.com on October 27th, 2009
One of the most important aspects of training for triathlon that is either neglected or approached incorrectly is planning your season. A diligent, focused triathlete who spends hundreds of hours pounding the pavement each year will certainly expect real returns. No one begins the season saying, “This year I want to be slower than ever before!” We all want to advance to the “next step”.
Swimming Transition
by BreakThroughMultisport on October 26th, 2009
With the weather getting cooler and many of us having completed our A-priority race for the season, it’s time to take stock of our accomplishments and begin the transition into thinking about our winter training and what we would like to accomplish next season.
Eight Tips to Qualify for Ironman: Committing to Kona 2010 Starts Now
by ironguides on October 22nd, 2009
Year after year more and more people really want to make it to the Hawaiian Ironman in Kona, the granddaddy of all Ironmans, the Ironman World Championships. Competition is fierce to secure one of the 1800 coveted spots to the Big Island and the qualification times seem to get faster and faster.
The Dummies Guide to Carbohydrate Loading
by Ben Greenfield on October 19th, 2009
So let's say that you already know that carbohydrate loading might give you an added advantage, perhaps a little more "oomph" on race day, and maybe even a good excuse to eat more Italian...but how the heck do you do it without a calculator and ultra-accurate kitchen scale? Here are my super simple guidelines for a race week carbohydrate loading meal plan.
AWESOME!!!!!!
submitted by nlamphear on October 17, 2009
Pros:
One of the best designed frames ever made, everything useless has been eliminated from the equation, while everything useful has been enhanced and well thought out. Aerodynamics are amazing !!!!!
Cons:
Frame can be a bit soggy if you are riding in a very hilly race, I have actually heard my brake pads rubbing my rims when I was standing cranking on a big climb. Due to the size of the down tube and frame, this bike is a bit heavy. If you are not pedaling a full circle you WILL bounce on the beam........not the bikes fault however ;)Watching a pack of roadies fall off your wheel after ten minutes of trying to find a pocket to draft in, really shows you what this bikes design is doing. This is aerodynamics at it's best!
I will be riding my Softride until one of us doesn't work anymore!
If you can find one I highly suggest you purchase it and ride it like it's stolen!!
I like my P2C....
I have Hed 3s on my P2C and it makes a cool swirling noise when i ride it......Yeah, thats right...
The shop i got it from swapped out the stock wheels for the Hed 3s when i got the bike. The price paid is with the 3s, pedals, and other stuff.