For many people, running a half marathon seems like a daunting task. Good news: Not only is it entirely possible for a couch potato to run a half marathon, but it can be accomplished within 6 months! Here's everything you need to be ready for your first half marathon... … [Read more...]
I did my walk (the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk) in Chicago at the beginning of August -- after training during the hottest summer on Earth -- so my knowledge of this aspect only involves warm weather walking. Obviously, you will need to determine what the temperatures are likely to be during your walk so you can plan accordingly. It should also be obvious that I am female, therefore my suggestions and tips often cater only to women – sorry guys. … [Read more...]
60 miles? I can do that. That’s the motto from the commercials for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day For the Cure 60-mile fundraising walk, and it sure grabbed my attention. I spent a weekend watching movies on Lifetime and hearing that motto – and then I jumped off a cliff into the 3-Day world! Once I decided to take on this challenge, I learned as much as I could about the 3-day event and how I would need to prepare. Here is what I learned from my preparation and my experience on the … [Read more...]
As a triathlete in training, there are a number of reasons to participate in a half-marathon: A half-marathon can be a valuable thing for a triathlete to do in the off-season. Diversifying the kind of endurance events you do will help you to become a better triathlete. A half-marathon is a great way to build your triathlon training around a specific event. Working a half-marathon into your triathlon training schedule can help you make fast gains as a beginner triathlete. As … [Read more...]
Included in this video are the following tips for new triathletes: How to put on a wet suit properly How to quickly transition from the swim to the bike How to maximize your efforts on the bike How to accurately track your bike speed How to transition from the bike to the run How to keep your energy level up on a hot day More great Triathlon tips for newbies here: See Why Everyday People Are Giving Triathlons A Try Weight Training Routines For … [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...]
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...]
One of the most significant mental or psychological disruptions for a triathlete is anxiety. Some common triathlete anxieties include: A newbie's anxiety in their first triathlon Common pre-face jitters or nerves Anxiety associated with open-water swimming Fear of not making your split times in a race General doubts about level of readiness Anxiety caused by the unexpected or gear malfunction There are several signs … [Read more...]
A new study that was released just days ago resulted in a sober warning directed at triathletes: "Triathlons pose at least twice the risk of sudden death as marathons do." Dr. Kevin Harris, a cardiologist at the Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, led the study and presented results Saturday at an American College of Cardiology conference in Florida. The Minneapolis institute's foundation sponsored the work and tracks athlete-related sudden deaths in a national … [Read more...]
Between 2 and 6 million Americans suffer serious back pain every year. At some point in their lives, 4 out of 5 adults will suffer a pain severe enough to warrant medical care. The sport of triathlon continues to grow by leaps and bounds. This has also raised the numbers in some unfortunate categories, such as the numbers of people in sports clinics and doctor's offices with lower back problems. Resent research shows that the 2 primary risk factors for long-term back problems include … [Read more...]
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