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...]
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...]
There is always room for improvement. This post identifies a few of the latest high-tech bike gear options for triathletes, including: triathlon bikes shoes socks LED lights Lace locks Gel bottles … [Read more...]
Many people become interested in the sport of triathlon in the months of December and January. Looking ahead to a new year, people set new goals for themselves, which are often associated with some aspect of health and fitness. Choosing the sport of triathlon has become more common as the sport has grown in popularity and offers the advantages of cross-training. For some, becoming a triathlete is combined with the desire to lose weight and be in optimal health. The reasoning often used to … [Read more...]
It’s that time of the year again! With Christmas just around the corner, a lot of people are thinking about the perfect gift for the special triathlete(s) in their lives. It’s also that time when people may be asking you, “What do you want for Christmas?” What follows are some gift ideas for triathletes, including suggestions you might offer others who want to give you a meaningful gift. Since a lot or triathlon gear and accessories are cheaper to purchase online, you’ll … [Read more...]
Let’s say you are one of those tri newbies who started getting into the sport of triathlon last spring. You did your open water swimming and hit the roads biking and running in the warm summer sun. You succeeded in completing your first triathlon, and now it’s on to bigger and better things in your triathlon goals. But now the cooler fall temperatures have arrived, daytime hours are shortening, and winter is just around the corner. Perhaps your mindset on cycling is to hang your bike … [Read more...]
If you are a triathlete in Southern California or Florida, you are perhaps not as affected by the cold weather temperatures the rest of the U.S. has already begun experiencing. It’s October and the cold weather months are quickly approaching. What follows are some guidelines for choosing cold weather swim gear, plus tips for cold water swim training. … [Read more...]
You spend countless miles and hours in the water, on the bike, and pounding the pavement running, training for a triathlon.Sometimes it’s just a matter of minutes or seconds between one competitor who places in their division, and another competitor who doesn’t. So why squander away time with bad transitions?It would presumably take hundreds of training hours to lop 2 minutes off your swim time, and yet 1 hour of transition practice would likely take 2 minutes off your transition … [Read more...]
Trust me, when Christmas rolls around or a birthday, a triathlete will be thrilled to receive a triathlon-related gift. You don’t necessarily need to wait for a special occasion. Show a little love to the runner, cyclist, or swimmer in your life by surprising them with a special surprise. Let me give you some ideas on picking out the perfect triathlon gift. … [Read more...]
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