Greg Welch on Ironman CDA (0)

Just two days before the 2010 Ford Ironman Coeur d’Alene, 1994 Ironman World Champion, Greg Welch talks to me about this year’s men’s and women’s field and who he thinks may be the front runners.
FORD IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE RACE PREVIEW: Sunday will mark the eighth year the communities of Coeur d’Alene, [...]

Core Training for Cyclists (0)

By Ben Greenfield
A recent study in the National Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research outlined the importance of core training for cyclists. The title of this study was “Relationship Between Cycling Mechanics and Core Stability”. The purpose of the study was to determine whether cycling mechanics are affected by core stability. The foundation behind core [...]

Frozen Flatlands Omnium (0)

Baddlands Cycling Club

2010 Cooper Jones Memorial Frozen Flatlands Omnium Sat 4/3 and Sun 4/4: Time Trial, Road Race, Road Race.

2010 Spokane to Sandpoint Race Report (0)

That’s what I call L-I-V-I-N! It was another fun-filled adventure packed with lots and lots of memories. Most of the memories are good, most. The first overall memory that stands out is NOT arriving at the correct exchange point for Mariana (Team MVP). She was the first runner in Van #2 [...]

Cool, Simple Avocado Gazpacho (0)

By Karena & Katrina: Tone It Up!
We LOVE avocados. They’re so good for you and super tasty. Try this cool, summer veggie soup for a totally different take on how to eat them.  It’s a delicious and refreshing way to beat the heat while you eat!
Ingredients:
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 [...]

Timex IRONMAN Sleek 150 Lap Tap Screen REVIEW (Comments Off)

By Dave Erickson, Spokane, Washington
One of my newest watches is the “Timex IRONMAN Sleek 150 Lap with Tap Screen Technology”. I’ve had it for a couple of weeks now and so far, so good. What makes this watch stand out over other sports watches is plain and simple, the Tap Screen technology. [...]

4 Ways to Improve Running Biomechanics (0)

By Ben Greenfield
Before reading this article, please understand that there is no such thing as “perfect” running form. Since everyone has different limb lengths, varying muscle fiber sizes and angles, diverse masses, and separate running distance requirements, no single athlete will run the same. But there are *characteristics* of a good runner that remain fairly [...]

Open Water Drafting (Comments Off)

By Steven Munatones
The Daily News of
Open Water Swimming
Cyclists, race car drivers and open water swimmers all know the benefits of drafting and positioning.
As swimmers take off in an open water race or triathlon and go from buoy to buoy, they create a conga line with seemingly everyone chasing after the person in front of them. [...]

5 Tips to Speed Up Your Metabolism (0)

By Jen Ator
Women’s Health
ARTICLE SOURCE: ACTIVE.COM
Here’s a secret: slaving away inside your body — right this minute — is your very own personal trainer working tirelessly to help you burn calories and shed fat. It’s called your metabolism, and it’s the sum of everything your body does. Each time you eat, [...]

5 Reasons To Take Dietary Supplements (Comments Off)

Tweet By Ben Greenfield So if you eat your fruits and vegetables, expose yourself to adequate sunlight, get plenty of sleep, and stay well hydrated, your body shouldn’t really need a supplemental source of vitamins and minerals, right? Wrong. Here are …

Tiger Tri Race Report (0)

I’m feeling really good about where I am in the 2010 triathlon season. My race results are getting more competitive and my overall fitness level is great. First of all, I’m lighter than I’ve been in years, 179 lbs at last check, I’m running smarter ( TIMEX Ironman Global Trainer with [...]