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A Collection Of The Best Cold Weather Training Tips For Running, Cycling & Swimming [Triathlete Winter Training]

It is recommended that triathletes have 2 different types of training regimes: a summer one and a winter one. You should not plan to make any increases in mileage or add speed work to your training regime in the winter. Try to plan your run [or bike ride] so that you start heading into the wind and come back with it at your back. If you do it in the reverse, you will be sweaty and the wind at your face will deep freeze you FAST.  Source What other things should you do (or not do) during … [Read more...]

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4 Sports Nutrition Myths For Endurance Athletes

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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...]

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Alternative Nutrition Options: Sports Drinks, Bars & Gels Without High Fructose Corn Syrup In Them

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I recently read 2 interesting books, both by Michael Pollan: The Omnivore's Dilemma In Defense of Food In both books, Pollan identifies and challenges the underlying premises of the modern American food industry ("the industrialization of eating"), which most people accept without question. Pollan also provides an eye-opening history of how our culture of food has dramatically changed since the days of our grandparents, "What is driving such relentless change in the American … [Read more...]

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Alternative Health Options For Triathletes

The predominant current healthcare system in the U.S. is a configuration of: Doctors and other medical professionals;   Hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices; and   The use of drugs and medical procedures to treat patient injury and illness. Our system is the most advanced of its kind in the world.The cost associated with healthcare is massive. The U.S. spends nearly $2 trillion on healthcare, which includes $200 billion on prescriptions annually. I'm not an … [Read more...]

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Triathlete Bike Gear: Best Ways To Carry Nutrition & Hydration Supplies While Cycling

There are a lot of options in terms of gear accessories for your bike so you can carry your nutrition-related items during triathlon training and competition. In a nutshell, during triathlon training and competition -- especially long distance triathlons -- the major re-fueling time is during the biking leg. Obviously, you can't re-fuel during the swim, and were you to wait for the run to take in nutrition, it would be too late. A critical time for re-fueling is on the bike, and you need a … [Read more...]

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Re-Fueling Strategies For Triathletes: Sports Energy Drinks, Bars, Gels, Pills & Mixes

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On my last long run, which was an 18-miler, I carried one 24 oz. bottle of diluted Gatorade and one PowerBar Gel. Frankly, this probably wasn't enough. I ran out of Gatorade too early, and another Gel might have helped. Wouldn't it be nice if you could know exactly how to re-fuel during endurance training and competition to ensure your body had everything it needs to perform at its best? The good news is that you can know, and the next few posts are going to deal with this issue. … [Read more...]

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What Every Triathlete Needs To Know About Carbohydrates

There are 4 macronutrients every triathlete must effectively blend into their daily diet: protein, fat, carbohydrate, and water. How much of each you include in your diet significantly impacts the quality of our triathlon training and performance. Every triathlete must determine what their specific nutrition and daily dietary needs are based on gender, body weight, level of training, and any specific nutrition needs related to a specific health or medical condition. A general rule of thumb … [Read more...]

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What Every Triathlete Should Know About The Power-To-Weight Ratio

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There can always be something a triathlete doesn't like about their body. But since your basic body type is primarily determined through genetics, it's futile to lament what you can't change.Maybe you are tall, thin, and lanky, or perhaps you are short, broad, and husky. The trick is to use what you've been given to your advantage. Whatever body type you may have, improving your power-to-weight ratio (PWR) will aid you in reaching your full potential as a triathlete.It is also known as … [Read more...]

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How Lance Armstrong Turned Endurance Training Into A Science

This is the third post in a 3-part series: 3 Things Every Triathlete Should Learn From Lance Armstrong. This final post of the series unpacks how Lance Armstrong turned endurance sport training into a discipline of applied science. Applied science is the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems. When it comes to sports, this is often referred to as Sports Science, which is a discipline that studies the application of scientific principles and techniques with the … [Read more...]

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What We Can Learn From Lance Armstrong – An Athlete Who Survived Cancer

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This is the second post in a 3-part series: 3 Things Every Triathlete Should Learn From Lance Armstrong. Today, I'll be focusing on “Lance the Survivor.” I chose the description based on Armstrong’s answer to a question about how he “beat cancer.” Lance responded, “First of all, I didn't “beat” cancer, I survived it.” October 8, 1996, Lance Armstrong held a press conference, and gave a statement that rocked the international cycling … [Read more...]

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