Blogs
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15 Hydration Facts for Athletes
Nancy Clark Nov. 25, 2013
Water is a wonderful performance enhancer.
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Women Leaders: Mia Erickson Stevens
brenda barrera Nov. 22, 2013
This year Mia Erickson Stevens (South Midwest Region) submitted a winning grant application to the USA Triathlon Women’s Committee on behalf of the Crossgates Multi-Sport Women’s Triathlon Training Program based in Slidell, La. Mia shares some of group’s experiences as well as the rewards of working with women triathletes.
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Revisiting Your Goals: A Beginner’s Guide
Steve Jonas Nov. 19, 2013
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How to Adjust Food Intake When You Taper
Katie Davis Nov. 19, 2013
Whether it is to prepare for an upcoming competition or readjusting nutrition after the season is over, tapering intake goes hand-in-hand with tapering training.
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Getting Out of Zone 3
Ryan Turbyfill Nov. 12, 2013
Have you plateaued in your running or cycling? Do you do a majority of your training in Zone 3 at 70 to 80 percent of your max heart rate? This could be the reason why. Zone 3 workouts provide some great benefits such as increasing cardiorespiratory capacity, pace training and even sport specific strength.
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Race Weekend and My Bike Drama Report
Stacy McKinney Nov. 12, 2013
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Offseason Training Tips
Daniel Scagnelli Nov. 04, 2013
Fall is in the air and football season is underway, which is probably signaling the end of your triathlon season if it hasn’t already ended for the year. Time to hit the couch, pack away calories and hibernate after another great racing season, right?
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Feed Zone Portables: Mushroom and Swiss Frittatas
Nov. 04, 2013
Dr. Allen Lim is one of the world’s top sports physiologists. When he left the lab to coach pro cyclists, he found athletes weary of processed bars and gels and the same old pasta.
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Triathlon Gave Me a Second Chance
Evan Gay Oct. 29, 2013
During the summer of 2012, I found myself at the doctor’s office due to some sharp pains. This same visit, they clocked my height and weight, and I came in at 290 pounds and 5 feet 7 inches tall. Not exactly where I thought I was or where I wanted to be.
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Picking Your Next Event
Marty Gaal Oct. 28, 2013
You've finished your big race for the season. You rested, tapered and then went all out. A few days later, you start asking yourself, "What's next?"