What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas; Not!
filed under Gear | Source: Editor
Well, at least not when it comes to Interbike and some cool shots of new products soon to be showcased at a retailer near you. Our Editor-at-Large for the week, Jerry (aka bluetri) of Onetri.com... Read
Race Report: Mergozzo Half
filed under Race Reports | Source: Trifueler
Mergozzo looks great, its a very small town on Mergozzo lake close to Lago Magiore, an hour from Milano. Few caffes, few narrow hilly streets, if you blink while you drive you will miss it. Read
Women's Riding 101
filed under Bike | Source: D3 Multisport
Have you ever wondered if you would ever get comfortable riding your bike? Would the discomfort of sitting on the saddle ever go away? Read
TRIATHAWHAT?
filed under Endurance Files | Source: J
Curling is a silly sport. When given the opportunity, I will make fun of it without a single moments hesitation. It's just too easy. I've always figured curling must've been invented by some lonely housewives... Read
Walk Before You Run - Get Efficient and Go Faster
filed under Triathlon Training | Source: EnduranceCoach.com
Recently I was up in China, I was invited to coach the Chinese National Coaches via an IOC Olympic Solidarity Grant.
One of the things that was obvious was a real lack of understanding of progressions that will help athletes get faster - you've got to walk before you run... Read
my dog Jack
filed under Endurance Files | Source: Chris Bintliff
My dog Jack knows nothing of pacing. He always, always starts out way too strong. He gallops along in the first mile, tugging at his leash, chasing leaves and pouncing at each approaching tree like... Read
IM Marathon: Running on Empty...
filed under Ask A Tri Coach | Source: Performance Training Systems
Q: "I completed my first IM distance race last week and found myself completely out of gas on the 15th mile of the marathon, I was also experiencing leg cramps. How many calories do you... Read
Tip for Runners - Base Phase
filed under Run | Source: Neil L. Cook
During the winter you should be focusing on two things - building base mileage and building strength. The majority of your efforts and training time should be spent on those two goals. Racing During Base... Read
DNF
filed under Endurance FilesThrough The Wall | Source: Tracy Korn
Beginning is the hardest part.
I've been sitting here looking at this blank screen for an hour now at least, and have decided that this is true. Read
The Body's Slow Burn
filed under Nutrition | Source: Carmichael Training Systems
Understanding your Resting Metabolic Rate and its powerful connection to weight management and training. Read
Race Report: Ironman Wisconsin - Part II
filed under Race Reports | Source: Trifueler
Part II of XT4's epic day... Read
Race Report: Ironman Wisconsin
filed under Race Reports | Source: Trifueler
Chris, aka XT4, becomes an Ironman. Here's his race report from last weekend's epic battle with the elements and 140.6 miles at Ironman Wisconsin. Read
Fresh Paint
filed under Endurance FilesThe Daily Grind | Source: Joseph Vinciquerra
Every year there comes a time when I'm out on the road riding somewhere, over on the track suffering like a dog, or floundering around in the deep end of the pool where - seemingly... Read
Breathing & Relaxation for Endurance Athletes
filed under Triathlon Training | Source: Ben Greenfield
It happens to most runners - that dreaded heart rate spike during what was supposed to be a long, slow effort. You've reigned in your speed, you've kept hydrated and cool, you've even switched your... Read
Fat Loading
filed under Nutrition | Source: Matt Russ
You are probably familiar with carbo-loading or consuming extra carbohydrate in the days leading up to a race. This "topping off the tank" attempts to maximize energy stores. Some athletes are now adjusting their diets... Read
Tri To Inspire
filed under Endurance Files | Source: J
I'm going to talk to you right now about inspiration. So get ready. In fact, you might want to get your sorry butt up off the couch before you read this. There is something about... Read
Determining Power Zones for IM Training
filed under Ask A Tri Coach | Source: Performance Training Systems
Q: "How does HR zones translate over to power zones using a powermeter? I'm training for IM distance and am looking for a testing time/distance to set a baseline for power and then put that... Read
I am not special
filed under Endurance Files | Source: Mary Eggers
I am no one special because I am a triathlete. I am still a mother, I am still a wife, I am still a nurse, I am still a coach and I am still... Read
Becoming Iron
filed under Endurance Files | Source: Chris Uy
Well, we’re almost at our destination. For the third year in a row, I’ll be making the plunge into Lake Monona, tackling the hills of the urban Midwest, and plodding through downtown Madison. But really,... Read
Why Work With a Sport Psychology Consultant?
filed under Sports Psychology | Source: Paige Dunn
An Ironman athlete herself, Paige Dunn joins us as a featured contributor. She counsels and educates athletes on the mental component of athletic experience through her private practice, and now shares some of her expertise with Trifuel. This first installment is an overview of what a sports phychologist does, and how you may find it beneficial. Read
The Best Kept Training Secrets
filed under Triathlon Training | Source: Randy Bernard
Now that I have your attention, in the next three to four minutes we can discuss some of the best kept training secrets for endurance athletes. Have you ever wondered how some athletes emerge from... Read
Phase 5
filed under Endurance FilesThrough The Wall | Source: Tracy Korn
The default word is acceptance. For what it is, for what it will be. But I don't agree completely because it's too passive a word; implying something tolerated, or against my otherwise will or preference.... Read
