It wasn’t too long ago that I was exploring the idea of doing my first Triathlon. If I can do it, you can too! I’m over 40 years old. But I don’t give up easily.
Some time ago I read Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen, by Christopher McDougall. McDougall was an Associated Press war correspondent who became fed up with reoccurring foot injuries as a result of jogging. Despite seeing some of the best sports doctors, his problems persisted and he was told that the only solution was to stop running. … [Read more...]
Triathletes are swimmers, cyclists, and runners. In some respects, perhaps we are especially cyclists -- particularly for those training and competing in long-course triathlon. Many triathletes will be following the 2009 Tour de France, which is just days away. It begins on Saturday, July 4th. Here's an overview to get you ready for the big event, with lots of fun ways to stay in the loop with all things Tour de France. Plus, interesting trivia and race facts for Tour de France spectators and … [Read more...]
So you've made the decision to train and compete in a triathlon. You invested in the necessary gear and equipment, followed a sound training plan, and you've identified one or more triathlon events to compete in. It would also be wise to be mindful of the triathlon rules. Here's why... USA Triathlon In case you didn't know, USA Triathlon (USAT) is the sanctioning authority for most, if not all, triathlons you will participate in. There are rules. … [Read more...]
Compression socks are the newest rave on the triathlon scene as people seek every advantage and benefit possible through the best gear. If you watched any of the Kona Ironman on TV, you noticed that many of the elite triathletes were wearing compression socks. Even triathlon guru, Joe Friel, discussed the issue of compression socks on his blog. So, what follows is a crash course on compression socks to bring you up to speed and help you make an informed decision about using … [Read more...]
For many triathletes it is the running aspect of the sport of triathlon that is the most demanding. For some of us, running is the least enjoyable part of training and competing in triathlons. Putting in all those miles on the road running can take its toll on the body. Most of us have had to deal with one or more injuries associated with running. If you're over 40, you may especially be concerned about managing the wear and tear of running. A lot of focus is placed on correct technique … [Read more...]
Triathletes are endurance athletes. We swim, we bike, we run -- we put it all together in the sport of triathlon, ranging from sprint to long-distance triathlons. Some say that every triathlete has a little spark of madness that inspires and drives them. We challenge and push our mental and physical capacities to the brink. We endure pain in the process, but this is just all part of it. As crazy as it may seem to some, we choose to do this and enjoy doing it. It should be no surprise then that … [Read more...]
We adopt our views of health and nutrition from a variety of sources, and it’s not uncommon for a triathlete to drag a nutrition myth or two into the sport. Some of these myths could easily prevent a triathlete from performing optimally. Here are 4 nutrition myths that the typical triathlete may be in danger of believing... … [Read more...]
The longest leg of any triathlon is the biking portion. Triathletes spend countless hours on the road, training on their bike. Most triathletes also compete in road races and other cycling events -- such as riding a century or other popular long-distance rides. Yes it is truth that a triathlete is a swimmer, a cyclist, and a runner. But on May 20th, being a cyclist pulls rank. I want to encourage you to consider participating in The Ride of Silence. … [Read more...]
Can your music playlist affect your cardiovascular health?Recent research shows that listening to music that brings the listener feelings of joy is enough to dilate blood vessels, increasing blood flow.There is also a psychological benefit of music on sports performance as music has shown to be a great way to regulate mood both before and during physical activity. Sports psychologist at Brunel University, Dr. Costas Karageorghis, has done studies to see the impact of music on sports … [Read more...]
A speedsuit is a thin outer garment you wear in non-wet suit races that provides some hydrodynamic advantage over traditional triathlon racing suits. They are awesome for warm water races because they really slip through the water. Wetsuits are faster overall due to their superior hydrodynamic and buoyancy and should always be used when the rules permit -- if you want to be as quick as possible. You would only opt for the speedsuit if wetsuits were not allowed. There is a mixed opinion … [Read more...]
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