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Swim Speed Workout from Sheila Taormina
May 28, 2013
Sheila Taormina is a 4-time Olympian, gold medalist, and ITU triathlon world champion. At just over 5’ 2”, Taormina found success at the highest levels of swimming by refining an exceptional freestyle swimming technique. Taormina now works as a swim coach, offering swim technique workshops around the world.
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Juice Basics (Plus Four Combos to Try)
Jesse Kropelnicki May 28, 2013
You may have heard of juicing, or the process of making your own juice, but you might wonder why it would be something to consider as part of your nutrition plan.
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Sport Performance Testing at the OTC
Kyla Chapman May 22, 2013
Kyla Chapman shares her experience with sports medical testing at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, which helped her learn how her body can function better for the sport of triathlon.
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Matt Miller's Road Back
Pete Williams May 21, 2013
Matt Miller was the top overall finisher at the Dottie’s House End of Season Triathlon, a small sprint race Sept. 29 in Seaside Park, New Jersey.
That might sound like a modest accomplishment in the triathlon world. Then again, Miller is a busy third-year medical school student at the University of Pennsylvania who manages to squeeze in just four hours of training a week, rarely swimming more than a total of 15 minutes. -
Learn to Handle the Heat
Cheryl D. Hart May 21, 2013
The transition area before a race reminds me of a pressure cooker. It’s typically packed with triathletes ready to explode from nerves, excitement and energy.
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The Decisive Moment
John ONeill May 15, 2013
Collegiate recruit John O'Neill recently won a U25 Elite Development Race in Richmond, Va., due in part to advice he received about not waiting for a perfect moment but making his own.
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Finding the Best Approach for Multisport Training
Sergio Borges May 14, 2013
Since I started to coach athletes over 18 years ago, I have always contested the traditional method of training available at the time. The traditional periodization implication that an athlete can ideally only peak for an event 1-2 times per year made no sense to me, based on what I had experienced and started teaching others. As an athlete myself, I wanted to do well in most races of the season; not only in one or two.
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The Impact of My Multisport Choices
Lee Hetherington May 14, 2013
I am celebrating my fifth race season this year, and I confess I’ve become a little obsessed with the triathlon lifestyle. Triathlon, obviously, is an excellent way to stay fit and is why I originally took up the sport. My off season passion is hunting with bow and arrow, and my adventures often lead me to mountainous terrain. Success in extreme hunting requires a high fitness level.
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5 Common Pre-Race Nutrition Blunders
Trisha Reeves May 14, 2013
Proper nutrition during training is just as important as your weekend long run for a strong race performance.
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Brick Basics for Beginners
Marty Gaal May 07, 2013