If you’ve decided to do a triathlon then you’ve realized there is a lot of gear you need for race day. It can be nerve racking, and I confess to checking my gear at least a dozen times before a race. After a couple of events you will find a system that works, but even [...]
Triathletes and Cyclists Should Think Jet Blue
In celebration of the 2011 Tour de France Jet Blue Airline is waiving it’s bike transport fee for all of July 2011. This is great news for triathletes and cyclists because we know just getting our bikes to and from the race can easily tack on an extra $100 or more to the cost of [...]
Report From the NSCA National Conference 2011
The NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) conference takes place every year to provide a venue for trainers to hear about the latest research and modalities for fitness training. I took the opportunity to attend this year’s conference in Las Vegas. All three days were packed with with quality information, and I know some of [...]
Book Review: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
What a strange title. That’s what I thought when I first received this book as a gift, but after the first chapter I was hooked. What is the Omnivore’s Dilemma? As omnivores we are faced with a plethora of food choices everyday. Unlike the cow, which is meant to only eat grass, we can turn [...]
The 4th of July Workout
Happy Fourth of 4th of July! In addition to spending the day with family, friends, and your favorite napping spot, I want you to enjoy the freedom of getting outside the gym for a workout. Here is a special military-style workout that requires no weights and no fancy equipment. This simple, yet effective workout can [...]
Requirements to Qualify for Boston Marathon
Qualifying for the Boston Marathon tops the bucket list for many endurance athletes, and I’ve made qualifying one of my goals for 2011. The Boston Marathon remains one of the few large races that requires runners to qualify. This means that you must run another certified marathon under the time allotment for your age group [...]
Untangle Your Headphones for Only $3
On long workouts I like to listen to music, but when gearing up to start the workout I’ve often found myself standing in the driveway impatiently trying to untangle my headphones. However, over the past few months, Curvyman has helped to solve this problem. Whether I’m running or just taking the dog around the block [...]
Sharing Your Goals and My Personal Goal
Have you ever shared a goal with someone only to have them make fun of you if didn’t reach it or, worse, tell you that you couldn’t achieve it? It hurts enough that we promise ourselves not to ever again share our goal with another soul, short of our lovable and faithful dog (or other [...]
How to watch the Amgen Tour of California
I forgot the 2011 Amgen Tour of California is this week, and after missing the first day of racing I’ve been following along for stages 2-4. It’s turning out to be a great race with Chris Horner of Team Radio Shack taking the overall lead for the tour in stage 4. I look forward to [...]
A Great Winter Race
Calico Racing always puts on great events and this year’s Running From An Angel was no different. This race is held every January at Lake Mead National Park. It’s a great race to start the new year and the perfect running temperatures attract many people that wish to escape the extreme cold up north. The [...]
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Sharing Your Goals and My Personal Goal
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How Often Should I Buy New Running Shoes?
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Marathon and Half Marathon Race Day Gear Checklist
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Completing an Ultra Marathon Doesn’t Mean You Have to Be An Elite Endurance Athlete
- New Triathlon Wetsuit Regulation for Wetsuit Thickness
- Triathlon Complete Race Day Gear Checklist
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Triathletes and Cyclists Should Think Jet Blue
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Report From the NSCA National Conference 2011
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Book Review: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
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The 4th of July Workout
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