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IMG Worldwide Adds San Diego Triathlon to Portfolio of High-Profile Endurance Events
by Trifuel on November 19th, 2009
Inaugural Race To Take Place March 20-21, 2010 in San Diego – Registration Now Available Online
SAN DIEGO – (November 18, 2009) – IMG Worldwide, the world’s leading sports, entertainment and media company, today announced the launch of a new San Diego Triathlon set to take place March 20-21, 2010, in Mission Bay, the heart of San Diego.
Rethinking the Triathlon Off-Season
by Patrick McCrann on November 19th, 2009
Over the past year we've shared many articles with you on training and racing Ironman triathlon, the very same guidance that our 400 members have used for 200 Ironman finishes, with several age group podiums and wins. We are now transitioning the Team into the OffSeason, the most powerful time of our athletic year, and it's time to outline exactly how you too can make the most of the winter.
Want a PB? Think Like a Truck Driver
by ironguides on November 17th, 2009
In order to have your best race ever, you need to think like a truck driver.
This statement may sound preposterous but it holds more truth than you think.
For truck drivers to make a profit they must drive their trucks across the country as fast as possible without wasting fuel. Long delivery times and excessive fuel costs eat into profit at a tremendous rate.
Ironman Arizona 2009 Race Preview
by Patrick McCrann on November 16th, 2009
by Rich Strauss and Patrick McCrann, Endurance Nation
With mere weeks left before race day, athletes preparing for Ironman Arizona in Tempe, AZ, are starved for any information to help them prep for this late-season race. After months and months of training and enduring multiple seasonal changes, race day is looming and it's time to get focused.
Training with Diabetes
by ironguides on November 13th, 2009
I’m working with an athlete who has recently been diagnosed as a diabetic and is training for an Ironman. He is also new to triathlons and all the training and logistics that come with it.
Last week I got an email from him about two problems with his diabetes management:
1. High glucose levels on his early bike sessions
2. Hypoglycemia during swim workouts done at lunch time
H2O AUDIO WELCOMES DEFENDING WORLD IRONMAN CRAIG ALEXANDER AND OLYMPIC TRIATHLETES GREG AND LAURA BENNETT TO ATHLETE ROSTER
by Trifuel on November 12th, 2009
Alliances Reinforce Company’s Commitment to Premium Performance and Product Development
San Diego, CA (November 9, 2009) – H2O Audio (www.h2oaudio.com), the leader in high performance waterproof/sweatproof headphones and accessories for active people everywhere,
today announced a multi-year partnership agreement with 2-time World Ironman Champion,
Building your own Strength Program, Part 2
by JustinLevine on November 10th, 2009
Movement Preparation
Once we are activated the movement preparation is next. This is where we implement specific movement drills to increase flexibility, mobility and overall functional movement.
TriSports.com Announces Arizona’s Newest Cycling Club
by Trifuel on November 10th, 2009
Tucson, AZ November 6, 2009: TriSports.com has announced the creation of Arizona’s newest cycling club in partnership with Eclipse Racing. The TriSports Cycling/Eclipse Racing Club is a joint effort between the two organizations to increase the level of participation in road cycling in the state of Arizona and elevate the quality and experience of road racing events.
Building your own Strength Program, Part 1
by JustinLevine on November 9th, 2009
So the triathlon off season is here. What is the plan for your strength and conditioning training?
I like my P2C....
submitted by corey d on November 7, 2009
Pros:
Its cool....Cons:
Its not a P3...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.
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.
I keep them on my road bike 100% of the time....
I read the first review and it said that they were expensive for race only wheels. They are expensive, but i use mine all the time. I have almost 3000 miles on mine and i weigh nearly 200 lbs most of the time. They are holding up strong and never gave me a single problem.