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World Championships, Winning, and Chocolate with Mark Allen
In the Sierra Madre Mountains, not too far from the Mexican town of Ixtlan, a small tribe called the Huichol Indians lives peacefully amidst the increasing encroachment of modern life. Huichol Indians, unlike other tribes, have no history of war and are healers famous for their strong ceremonial traditions and abili…
Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of An Athlete's Day
By Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD
For Active.com
Without question, breakfast is the meal that makes champions. Unfortunately, many active people follow a lifestyle that eliminates breakfast or includes foods that are far from champion-builders.
I commonly counsel athletes who skip breakfast, grab only a light lunch, train on fumes, gorge at dinner and snack on "junk" until bedtime. They not only rob their bodies of the nutrients needed for health, but also lack energy for hi…
For Active.com
Without question, breakfast is the meal that makes champions. Unfortunately, many active people follow a lifestyle that eliminates breakfast or includes foods that are far from champion-builders.
I commonly counsel athletes who skip breakfast, grab only a light lunch, train on fumes, gorge at dinner and snack on "junk" until bedtime. They not only rob their bodies of the nutrients needed for health, but also lack energy for hi…
Ones To Watch in Sydney
The Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series kicks off on Sunday in Sydney, with the world’s fastest triathletes ready to begin the quest to become the 2010 world champion. While a strong Australian team will look to defend their home turf, injury and illness have opened the door wide for the international contenders.
The most notable injured Aussie is reigning world champion Emma Moffatt, who broke her shoulder while bike training last month. Her shoulder has since heale…
The most notable injured Aussie is reigning world champion Emma Moffatt, who broke her shoulder while bike training last month. Her shoulder has since heale…
Kahlefeldt striving to regain triathlon top spot
COMMONWEALTH Games gold medallist Brad Kahlefeldt may never have a better chance to re-establish himself at the pinnacle of his sport.
After three years in which injury and illness have repeatedly disrupted his momentum, his luck has turned, and so has that of the men who have dominated the sport in that period -- Spain's Javier Gomez and Britain's Alistair Brownlee.
Brownlee has a confirmed stress fracture of the femur and will be out of racing until midway through…
After three years in which injury and illness have repeatedly disrupted his momentum, his luck has turned, and so has that of the men who have dominated the sport in that period -- Spain's Javier Gomez and Britain's Alistair Brownlee.
Brownlee has a confirmed stress fracture of the femur and will be out of racing until midway through…
Bont Introduces New Line Of Triathlon Shoes (Video)
Triathlete magazine Tech Editor Aaron Hersh caught up with Bont’s Richard Verney to find out about the new line of triathlon shoes.
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Five Ways To Become A Faster Runner
Here are five ways to change up your run training to stimulate better results.
Written by: Brian Metzler
Do you train and train but never seem to improve your running splits? If so, you’re not alone. Even if you’re a good runner, fatigue from hard efforts in the water and on the bike can slow…
Tim Beardall on how to survive an Ironman
Arrived in china and the weather was quite cool and not to be expected, although we were told it would be warm for the race. I was sick two nights before race with vomiting and diarrhoea and therefore up all night and unable to take in fluids or food. The next day all I did was sleep.
Race morning felt a little groggy but jumped on the shuttle bus to transition. Weather forecasters predicting blustery conditions with a temperature of 35 degrees.
Swim.
4 loop swim in a…
Race morning felt a little groggy but jumped on the shuttle bus to transition. Weather forecasters predicting blustery conditions with a temperature of 35 degrees.
Swim.
4 loop swim in a…
Nutrition for Triathlon Recovery
We spend so much time in the pool, on the bike & belting the pavement; yet our recovery nutrition is often not matched to the effort that goes into training – especially for those of us that don’t have the luxury of being a professional athlete!
Many triathlete’s train TWICE a day. When you do this, your recovery nutrition becomes even more crucial, as your muscle’s energy stores (glycogen) have less time to re-gather themselves. If you don’t start your refuelling process within…
Many triathlete’s train TWICE a day. When you do this, your recovery nutrition becomes even more crucial, as your muscle’s energy stores (glycogen) have less time to re-gather themselves. If you don’t start your refuelling process within…
What does it take to qualify for Kona?: A physiologist's perspective
OK, so back to my normal milieu this week …..
Questions and emails on my ‘what does it take to finish an Ironman’ post seemed to indicate that you all liked the format but, for you, finishing isn’t going to cut it. You want to qualify! :-)
Today’s pic is of one of the top Age Groupe…
Atkinson pulls out of Sydney triathlon
Australia will be without Olympian Courtney Atkinson for next Sunday's world championship triathlon series opener, but the news is promising on Emma Moffatt.
Atkinson has pulled out of the race, which starts and finishes at the Sydney Opera House, as he continues to recover from a virus.
Moffatt has been in doubt as she recovers from the shoulder fracture suffered in a January bike crash, but some strong swim sessions have Triathlon Australia (TA) confident about her status…
Atkinson has pulled out of the race, which starts and finishes at the Sydney Opera House, as he continues to recover from a virus.
Moffatt has been in doubt as she recovers from the shoulder fracture suffered in a January bike crash, but some strong swim sessions have Triathlon Australia (TA) confident about her status…
The Top 5 Excuses for Skipping Your Triathlon
1. I don't have enough time.
Americans watch an alleged 32 hours a week of television (internet time not included). If you cut even half of that, you could squeeze in time for training. Or, if you must, time your treadmill training to your favorite show.
2. I am no runner/cyclist/swimmer.
Everyone starts somewhere right? Find your weaknesses and work at them. Hey--if you're kids can handle taking off the training wheels or the floaties, you can too.
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Americans watch an alleged 32 hours a week of television (internet time not included). If you cut even half of that, you could squeeze in time for training. Or, if you must, time your treadmill training to your favorite show.
2. I am no runner/cyclist/swimmer.
Everyone starts somewhere right? Find your weaknesses and work at them. Hey--if you're kids can handle taking off the training wheels or the floaties, you can too.
…
Potato Crusted Salmon with Dijon Shallot Sauce
Try this delicious salmon recipe that has a potato crust that is packed with flavor. Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids that can help reduce inflammation. These fatty acids are essential for a triathlete to include in their triathlon training diets.
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 bay leaf
2 tablespoons white wine
1/2 te…
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 bay leaf
2 tablespoons white wine
1/2 te…
The Week in Multisport Mooloolaba World Cup, Cali 70.3
This time around on The Week in Multisport with Barry Siff of Daily Triathlon, we hear about what happened at California Ironman 70.3, we get results and reaction on the first ITU race of the season at Mooloolaba, and we learn about a major race that saw an age-grouper grab a podium spot.
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Preparing Yourself for the Build to Peak Triathlon Fitness
Winter training, for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, may have been a daunting task. The good news is you, the diligent athlete, are nearing the end of this dark season, and the promise of Springtime weather is oh-so-close. The challenges of winter training were great: It was cold, sometimes wet, and often windy outside. And let's face it, staring at walls while on a treadmill or bike trainer wasn't exactly inspirational. You were told by our Trismarter.com coaches and by the plethora of…
Bacon or Bagels? Higher Fat at Breakfast May Be Healthier Than You Think
The age-old maxim "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper" may in fact be the best advice to follow to prevent metabolic syndrome, according to a new University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) study.
Metabolic syndrome is characterized by abdominal obesity, high triglycerides…
Brooks Develops Environmentally Friendly Racing Flat (Video)
At the recent Rock ‘n’ Roll Mardi Gras Marathon, Competitor.com’s Sean McKeon caught up with the folks at Brooks to learn about the all new Green Silence racing flat. The Green Silence is one of the most environmentally friendly shoes on the market, not to mention one of the best looking!
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Sports Science Update: Dehydration Does Not Cause Muscle Cramps
Written by: Matt Fitzgerald
Ask 100 runners what causes muscle cramps during exercise and at least 60 of them will say it’s either dehydration or electrolyte depletion or both. This idea goes back more than 100 years, yet it has never been supported by well-designed scientific studies. In fact, most studies have found that hydration and electrolyte levels are higher in athletes at the moment a cramp strikes than they are in non-cramping athletes who have performed an equal amoun…
Ask 100 runners what causes muscle cramps during exercise and at least 60 of them will say it’s either dehydration or electrolyte depletion or both. This idea goes back more than 100 years, yet it has never been supported by well-designed scientific studies. In fact, most studies have found that hydration and electrolyte levels are higher in athletes at the moment a cramp strikes than they are in non-cramping athletes who have performed an equal amoun…
ITU Introduces Segment Rankings for 2010 WCS Season
New for 2010, the ITU has introduced segment rankings, which will reward the best swimmer, biker and runner throughout the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series. Athletes will be able to score points at each of the seven Series events, with the crown of best swimmer, biker or runner being awarded after the Grand Final in Budapest. In total, $60,000 in segment rankings bonuses will be awarded at the end of the season ($10,000 per gender, per discipline).
Only athletes w…
Only athletes w…
Dave Scott interview
The TCR Show (www.tcrshow.com) this year was graced with the presence of 'The Man' - six time Ironman World Champion, Dave Scott. I was very fortunate and pleased to have the opportunity to chat at length with Dave on the Tri247 sofa, and talk about his impact on the sport, the growth of triathlon over the past 30 years and try and find out just how he managed to dominate on the lava fields of Kona for so long - and a lot more besides.
Indeed, we c…
Indeed, we c…
How to run - In practice
Previously I wrote an article called "How to run" where I tried to describe the basic aspects of good running form. The "take home" messages from that story was that running begins with your hip position, and that core strength and control is essential to achieving and maintaining hip position.
That article generated some interesting questions and comments, which served to highlight how individual running form is, and how individual the application of running form is. In this article…
That article generated some interesting questions and comments, which served to highlight how individual running form is, and how individual the application of running form is. In this article…
