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01 Mar Wassner Twins Start Triathlon Season with a Double Podium Finish

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- Laurel Wassner on Israman 2017 Triathlon has brought me to some spectacular places and served up some serious challenges along the way. Yet, nothing has been quite as unique as the Israman Triathlon. The race takes place in Eilat, Israel, which is a 4 hour drive...

04 Jan Managing Your Race Day – How to Adapt and Adjust When Things Don’t Go As Planned

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By Patrick Evoe, Professional Triathlete and Coach In any race, but especially the longer distances like a full or half Ironman, your job as an athlete is to manage your day as it comes to you. Rarely does anyone have a perfect day, but that doesn't...

29 Dec 5 Pitfalls to Avoid when Communicating with your Coach

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By Jocelyn McCauley, Professional Triathlete and Ironman Mallorca Champion I’ve had three coaches, four if you count self-coaching. Because of this, I have learned a great deal about the importance of athlete-coach communication. Here are some of the ways you can cross wires when communicating with your...

22 Dec 7 Essentials to Maintain a Fit and Healthy Pregnancy

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By Laura DeMeo As an athlete staying fit has always been very important to me. Growing up I competed in gymnastics which kept me in shape and flexible. I continued to stay fit by going to the gym and running recreationally before finding a true passion...

20 Dec Bike buying tips. Save a small fortune and put the savings where it really counts

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By James Hadley, Pro Triathlete and Coach, Hadley Racing, LLC Today's triathlon is very different from where it started. Back in the good ol’ days you could pretty much get away with borrowing your Dad’s old 12 speed Raleigh Ritmo. Nowadays the sport has progressed and...

14 Dec Mix it up with Mountain Biking in the Off-Season

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By Brian Norling, competitive cyclist The race season in the northeast is basically over. For me, the season started back in March with spring bike races and ended with a 6-hour mountain bike race the week before Thanksgiving. It’s been a long season. It’s now that...

14 Dec Athlete Nutrition – Critical for Success…A Challenge to Control

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As Head Trainer my, and my staff’s, job is to make certain our athletes are in the best physical condition possible at all times throughout the training and competition calendar. We are well skilled in strength and conditioning, we have the best facilities and equipment...

22 Nov 3 Day Ironman Training Block

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By Scott DeFilippis, XRCEL sponsored Pro Triathlete Before I dive into the specifics of this blog I want the reader to know that not every Ironman build goes exactly to plan and this small weekend block I am about to share with you should only be...

14 Nov The 7 Wonders of Cross-Training for Triathletes

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For many triathletes, the off-season has begun or is on the horizon. After a long year of strenuous swimming, biking, and running, making some changes in your training regime this off-season may do your mind and body some good. By adding cross-training into your training...

04 Nov Kona at a Glance: An Amateur Athlete’s Race Day Rundown

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Every triathlete knows that the Ironman World Championships in the biggest race of the year. Not only do athletes have to qualify for this epic annual event, but they know the blood, sweat, and tears that go into preparing for this race is like none...