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Top Ten Tips for Staying Energized All Day

Monique Ryan Feb. 28, 2012

These ten tips will keep you energized all day, from the time you wake up until the time you head to bed.

Stay Warm, Keep the Goggle Marks Fresh

David Demres Feb. 24, 2012

Once a collegiate runner at Yale, David Demres is making the switch to triathlon. He's been working on his swimming, and he's realized that his goggle marks are really what gives him away.

One Door Closes, Another Opens

Jason Pedersen Feb. 22, 2012

Jason Pedersen ran for the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, and when his NCAA eligibility ended, he wondered if he would ever do another track race. Now Pedersen is combining his run talents with swimming and biking as a professional triathlete.

Running and Injury Prevention: The Basics

Brad Perry Feb. 21, 2012

During my twelve years working in the physical therapy field, I have seen far too many injuries that could have been prevented. For those of you who enjoy running and who would like to run with a decreased risk of injury, here are some thoughts on how to avoid injury, especially injury due to overuse. I endorse proper flexibility maintenance and muscular balance in the endurance athlete or track speedster. This is a simplified version of a proper routine.

Kitchen Creation: Vegetable Quiche

Marni Sumbal Feb. 21, 2012

Primarily, I believe that both health and performance/fitness should be the driving forces for choosing the foods that we choose to put into our body.

Bitten By the Tri Bug

Natalie Kirchhoff Feb. 15, 2012

Former Rice University swimmer Natalie Kirchoff is a new elite triathlete, and thinks once you start competing in triathlon, it's hard to stop.

Turn Negative Thoughts to Positive Results

Dr. Michelle Cleere Feb. 14, 2012

I am working with a triathlete who is dealing with several challenging issues, but the most difficult issue for this athlete, as is true for many athletes, has been her negative self talk. Negative self talk is all the negative things you say to yourself, the thoughts you have about yourself and what you say to others about your performance.

Daily Nutrition Fixes

Bob Seebohar Feb. 14, 2012

The offseason is still upon us and with it comes many pledges to identify what can be done to fix any nutritional issues that arose throughout the year. 

An Athlete's Perspective of Transitioning From One Sport to Triathlon

Justin Roeder Feb. 08, 2012

Meet Justin Roeder - competitive runner turned triathlete, and a new member of the Collegiate Recruitment Program.

4 Keys to Running Downhill Efficiently

Jessi Stensland Feb. 07, 2012

Having the ability to run downhill fast does not happen by chance. The same rules of efficient running apply whether you're on the open road or a rocky trail, uphill or downhill.