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January 6, 2020
Off-Season Survival Guide
By Laurel Wassner The off-season is here! After a few days of doing little to no exercise after my last race, I start itching to get a little structure and routine back. The key is to keep a mix of things going that are light…
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January 6, 2020
4 ways to boost your performance in 2020 by balancing real life with triathlon.
By Rebeccah Wassner, Pro Triathlete and Mother of 3 Embrace the local races because this might be where you may achieve your best performances. You’ll be able to focus your energy on the race, rather than the logistical stress of travel. In addition, the boost…
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December 16, 2019
XRCEL Athlete Fuel’s Triathlete Gift Guide
By Rebeccah Wassner, Pro Triathlete and XRCEL Ambassador Gift the athlete in your life MOTIVATION this year. How do you accomplish that? In the form of new gear, a ground-breaking new fuel source, an exciting new race, or even a new coach. Race Entry: give…
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Monday, 5:38 PM0 -
October 26, 2019
Ironman Maryland 2019 Race Report – A First Timers Journey
Justin Hughes – Amateur Triathlete I’ll preface this race report with a few thoughts… This was my first ever attempt at a full-distance Ironman. The goal was to just HAVE FUN. If I finished in 17:01, but I had fun, then I’d say the day…
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October 22, 2019
6 Tips for Racing in Bad Weather
By Laurel Wassner, Pro Triathlete Racing a triathlon is not an easy endeavor on its own, but throw in a rainstorm, or brutal heat? Well, things become even more difficult. But, you’ve signed up, paid the entry fee, hotels, done all the training… so there’s…
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October 22, 2019
5 Tips for bike packing
By Rebeccah Wassner, Pro Triathlete Bike packing. Even after 15 years as a pro triathlete, it still makes me nervous. It’s a dreaded, but necessary part of the job, but like most elements of triathlons, you can always get better at it. Here are some…
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Tuesday, 8:21 AM0 -
October 9, 2019
You’re Not “Over-trained”, But Rather Most Likely Under Fueled
By Scott DeFilippis, Pro Triathlete and Head Coach, KIS Performance Team When I first came into the sport of triathlon I was extremely lucky to run into the world’s best coach, Brett Sutton. I spent 5 years under his tutelage as an athlete and budding…
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Wednesday, 4:00 PM0 -
September 11, 2019
4 Problem Solving Tips to Overcome Race Day Challenges
By Carrie Lester, Pro Triathlete, 10 x Iron Distance Champion It is no secret confidence comes from being prepared, and by failing to prepare you are preparing to fail. In endurance racing we train ourselves every day to prepare for race day – what we…
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September 9, 2019
Ricky Miller: A Triathlete’s Balancing Act
Before starting a family with his triathlete wife Jill, Ricky Miller could swim, bike, and run whenever it suited him. Now, however, this age-group phenom is learning how to juggle his triathlon training with naptime, playtime, and quality time with his two little ones. After…
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September 2, 2019
4 Athlete Friendly Recipes to Make before Summer Ends
By Rebeccah Wassner, Pro Triathlete, Athlete Food Blogger Summer produce is hitting its peak in upstate New York’s Hudson Valley, where Laurel and I have been training for the last several weeks. We often plan our runs to end at the local farm stand so…
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July 23, 2019
Pro Triathlete Laurel Wassner’s Not so Secret Weapon
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May 1, 2019
Why Trying To Nail Your Season Opener Can Be a Bad Idea
By Scott DeFillipis Pro Triathlete and Coach April has come and gone and many triathletes based in North America have already begun their seasons. Some are feeling encouraged with their early season result while others who may not have fared as well have themselves feeling…
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April 23, 2019
Be Better Prepared For Your Next Triathlon By Nailing These 3 Things
By Carrie Lester – Pro Triathlete and Coach Training for a long distance Triathlon (half ironman to ironman) can be exhausting at times and requires a reasonable level of commitment to make the event an enjoyable experience. Looking back over years of racing and training,…
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April 17, 2019
Swim with Purpose-3 Workouts to Up Your Swimming Game
By Laurel Wassner – Pro Triathlete Do you ever get stuck in a rut with swimming and that training feels monotonous and boring? It doesn’t have to be like that! I have been swimming since I was five, swam through college at Division I George Washington University,…
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January 9, 2019
5 Easy Ways to Stay Motivated in the Off-Season
By Laurel Wassner- Pro Triathlete It’s January and if you are like me, you are probably coming off a month of well-deserved holiday parties, chocolate eating and wine drinking. A break from training when the weather gets colder is easy to do and it’s natural. …
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January 8, 2019
Maggie Poniatowski: Drive, Determination, and Going the Distance
Many women today, unfortunately, do not feel like themselves after pregnancy and giving birth. With extra pounds, lack of sleep, and round-the-clock running around to take care of a newborn, it’s easy for many new moms to get lost in the depths of motherhood. Maggie…
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Tuesday, 6:20 PM0 -
January 6, 2019
A Few Minutes with FC Cincinnati’s Forrest Lasso – USL 2018 Defender of the Year and XRCEL Ambassador
XRCEL – “Little kid in a big body” is a phrase you use to describe yourself, tell us why. FL – “Little Kid Big Body” first came into existence during my sophomore or junior year of high school. Growing up I was always the smallest…
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December 20, 2018
Carrie Lester: The Highs and Lows of Racing
As any athlete knows, some race days are filled with glory, while others are not nearly as satisfying. Professional triathlete Carrie Lester has served up many successful races over her budding career, even on the grandest of stages with her epic win at the Embrunman,…
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Thursday, 5:34 PM0 -
December 20, 2018
Brian Norling: The Power in the Pedals
There are some athletes that live for the challenges of a mentally and physically tough race. New Jersey’s Brian Norling is that athlete. Norling took on the demanding terrain of the Cathedral Pines bike race for the seventh year in a row and, took home…
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October 26, 2018
7 Steps to Overcoming Bad Sensations During An Ironman
By Scott DeFilippis – Profession Triathlete and Coach So many athletes and coaches love to label races as “A” Races. I hate this method of classifying a big race as the big one, the A, the be all, end all. Yes, you can have key…
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October 5, 2018
Race Report – Ironman 70.3 Atlantic City 2018 – Maggie Poniatowski
While the conditions weren’t ideal Ironman Atlantic City 70.3 (IMAC) ended up being a pretty dope race for me. I chose IMAC to end my triathlon season mainly because it’s close to home and cuts the cost of travel expenses entirely for me. It also…
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September 13, 2018
Lester Does it Again at Embrunman, Despite a Bike Crash
The summer may be winding down for most athletes, but professional triathlete Carrie Lester is moving full steam ahead. After a victorious 2017 Ironman France win and a second place finish at last year’s epic iron distance triathlon, Embrunman, Lester came back for redemption in…
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Thursday, 11:23 AM0 -
September 6, 2018
XRCEL Athlete Justin Hughes: Living the Dream
What’s up XRCEL world, my name is Justin Hughes. Born and raised in Maryland, however now currently living/working in New Jersey for the last 5 years. I currently work in Information Technology supporting Supply Chain for one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. I’ve been…
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August 31, 2018
Pro Triathlete Rebeccah Wassner: Back to the Starting Line After Third Baby
As an athlete, making sure your body and mind are working in sync with one another is key for success both in training and competition. However, being a female athlete who chooses to have a baby comes with a plethora of obstacles. For professional triathlete,…
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August 28, 2018
Laurel Wassner’s Fueling Plan for a Top Finish at IRONMAN Ecuador 70.3
By Laurel Wassner – Pro Triathlete Last month I traveled to Manta, Ecuador to race the Ecuador 70.3 triathlon. I finished on the podium in 2nd place. I am very happy with my performance, and especially how I successfully executed my race plan. A large part of that…
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August 22, 2018
Dean Debonis- XRCEL featured athlete
My name is Dean DeBonis and I am a 21 year old triathlete, living in Tucson, Arizona, although I am originally from Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Currently I am attending school at the University of Arizona, I will be a Biomedical Engineering Senior in the…
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Wednesday, 10:28 AM0 -
August 22, 2018
Six Ways to Ensure You’re Mentally Prepared for Race Day
Patrick Evoe I’ve always been fascinated by the missed great race performances due to an athlete’s mental breakdown rather than physical issues. Don’t get me wrong, plenty of bad races can be attributed to acute physical problems like injury, nutritional issues, or muscle fatigue. In…
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Wednesday, 8:30 AM0 -
August 17, 2018
Brian Norling: Fueling a Champion
Just because a sprint is the shortest racing distance in the sport of triathlon, doesn’t mean it’s easy. However, if you followed XRCEL-sponsored athlete Brian Norling’s results, you would see that he makes winning at any distance seem simple. The Point Pleasant, New Jersey native…
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August 16, 2018
A Ride of a Lifetime with Tish Kelly
With a competitive background in multiple sports, it’s not surprising that Tish Kelly is now the team owner and manager of the Papa John’s/PB Trek women’s professional cycling team. Kelly’s love and passion for cycling throughout the United States and Europe easily translated into building…
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Thursday, 12:27 PM0 -
August 16, 2018
Performance Nutrition Basics, Leg Four; Vitamins, Minerals and Water
Vitamins & minerals are considered “micronutrients”. The word “micro” may mean tiny, but don’t think that the micronutrients are less important than their macronutrient cousins. They are equally important; the body just requires smaller quantities of them. They are the biological components of food that…
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Thursday, 9:41 AM0 -
August 6, 2018
Brian Norling – Featured Athlete
When an athlete’s motto is “get comfortable being uncomfortable,” you know they can push themselves and are willing to suffer to produce a winning performance. For Point Pleasant, New Jersey’s Brian Norling, testing limits and success go hand-and-hand. Norling has burst onto the triathlon scene…
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Monday, 3:14 PM0 -
July 25, 2018
Finding Fast When Feeling Slow – Our Interview with Scott DeFilippis
When it comes to racing a full distance triathlon, there are no questions about the grit, perseverance, and toughness one has to maintain to make it to the finish line. When it comes to professional triathletes, they have to worry about their body’s well-being, so…
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Wednesday, 5:52 PM0 -
July 25, 2018
Lester Lands on the Podium in France, Again
Post Race Interview with Carrie Lester When you are one of the best triathletes in the world, consistently finish in the top 10 at the World Championships, and have to defend an Ironman title, it’s no surprise that you have a constant target on your…
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Wednesday, 5:44 PM0 -
July 13, 2018
Nail Your Build Run
By Carrie Lester – Professional Triathlete The long build run…cringe… It’s always the one for me that can be the hardest – more mentally than physically. But when done right can add a great deal of strength and endurance to the legs, and mind! Here…
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Friday, 1:26 PM0 -
July 5, 2018
A Head Above the Rest: Carrie Lester Victorious at Ventouxman
With the first half of the triathlon season in the rear-view mirror, there’s nobody looking forward to the rest of the year more than professional triathlete Carrie Lester. Earlier this month. Lester, the KIS Coaching coach and athlete, who is coached by boyfriend and professional…
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Thursday, 3:55 PM1 -
July 5, 2018
Scott DeFilippis: The Road Back to the Top of the Podium
Nothing could be worse for a professional triathlete than to be constantly fighting off a slew of, what seems like, never-ending injuries. While many might throw in the towel on their careers earlier than they planned, very few actually stick it out through the pain…
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Thursday, 3:51 PM1 -
June 12, 2018
An Athlete Looks at 40: An Aging Athlete’s Tips for Success
by Patrick Evoe Jimmy Buffett has a good song titled “A Pirate Looks at 40.” In my eleventh year racing as a professional triathlete, I too had to look at turning 40. Even though I’m still 23 in my head, I know the realities of advancing…
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Tuesday, 8:00 AM0 -
June 8, 2018
Don’t Sabotage Your Race: Tips to Get Race-ready
By Brian Norling The winter season finally loosened its stranglehold in New Jersey. Peak triathlon race season is drawing closer. Now is the perfect time to get your gear out and check it out. Most likely some of the gear you race with hasn’t seen…
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Friday, 11:22 AM0 -
May 21, 2018
How to Transition like a Pro
By Laurel Wassner, Pro Triathlete Most people know of triathlon as a combination of swimming, biking and running. Knowing how to switch from one sport to the next is a crucial part of the race. These transitions may be a small percentage of the overall time, but…
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May 18, 2018
KIS Athletes in Full Bloom at Wildflower Triathlon
It was a “wild” weekend of triathlon racing for the KIS Coaching athletes as they took on the iconic Wildflower Triathlon. Located in Central California’s beautiful Monterey, our XRCEL-sponsored KIS athletes came up roses as they turned in some superb individual performances, while showing off…
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Friday, 8:45 AM0 -
May 11, 2018
Performance Nutrition Basics – Leg Three
Protein: Really the superstar? Most Americans eat more protein than they need each day. Intake beyond the body’s needs is unnecessary & can possibly have negative effects. The big question is, what are the body’s needs? Obviously, each person’s protein needs are different, and those…
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Friday, 1:52 PM0 -
April 30, 2018
5 Real life signs of overtraining or a need for a rest day
By Carrie Lester, Pro Triathlete and Coach I am not a doctor, an exercise scientist, or any other scholar when it comes to identifying signs of overtraining or when we as athletes are simply in need of a few easy days. I am, however a…
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Monday, 12:43 PM0 -
April 28, 2018
9 Ways to Stay Injury-Free this Triathlon Season
By Patrick Evoe If you’re a triathlete, you’re now moving from winter off season towards racing season. Your fitness is probably coming around and you’re really starting to turn the screws in training. Nothing will derail your progress faster than an injury. If…
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Saturday, 7:03 PM2 -
April 25, 2018
Prevent Burnout: 5 Self-Care tips for Triathletes
By Rebeccah Wassner, Pro Triathlete and Mother of 3 Consistency is the key in building strength, fitness, and endurance in the sport of triathlon. The athletes who perform the best are the ones who can put in the hard work day in and day out….
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Wednesday, 8:35 AM0 -
April 20, 2018
How to Prepare For Hot Races
By Scott Defillipis, Pro Triathlete & Coach Racing a triathlon in extreme heat (90 degrees Fahrenheit or above) is something that some human beings can handle naturally. These are generally smaller athletes with low sweat rates, athletes that live in warm climates and never have…
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Friday, 8:17 AM0 -
April 17, 2018
Performance Nutrition Basics, Leg Two
Demystifying Fats Over the decades, the public’s opinion of dietary fat has gone from one end of the spectrum to the other & back again. Fat is important for many of the body’s functions and components. The confusion stems from the fact that some fats…
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Tuesday, 11:33 AM1 -
April 8, 2018
Performance Nutrition Basics – Leg One
A Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionists Point of View: Carbohydrates—What They Are and What They Are Not. The word “carb” strikes fear into the hearts of many. Often, carbohydrates are seen as “fattening”. Here’s the real story: our body needs carbohydrates, but it’s always best…
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Sunday, 9:23 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
Top 8 Marathons for your Bucket List
With 2018 in full swing, there’s never been a better time to dip into your marathon bucket list and pull out a winner or two. Marathons are growing in participation and popularity all around the country, but there are a handful of races that stand…
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Sunday, 12:24 PM0 -
March 25, 2018
Avoid GI Issues and the dreaded Energy Bonk on Race Day
By Patrick Evoe I want to ask you a simple question: why don’t you dedicate as much time and energy into perfecting and dialing in your training and race nutrition as you do for your workouts or training plan? I would argue that having a…
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Sunday, 12:21 PM0 -
March 25, 2018
Stay out of trouble, Turn up the Base: the Importance of Base Training for Marathon Runners.
By Patrick Evoe “I’m just working on my base for a while” “I’m just doing base miles right now” We hear athletes saying these phrases like a broken record during the off season. I think sometimes athletes are saying it because…
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Sunday, 12:19 PM0 -
March 25, 2018
10 Tips for Improving your Open Water Swimming
by Patrick Evoe The swimming portion of a triathlon is the triathlon discipline which gives many amateur triathletes the most anxiety. If you had a competitive swimming background before taking up triathlon, then you’re in the minority. For the rest of us, we…
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Sunday, 12:17 PM0 -
March 25, 2018
One Bad Habit at a Time
By Scott Turner In endurance sports, there is no shortage of amazing stories. At every turn, we are surrounded by stories of people overcoming incredible challenges through the discipline of endurance sports. Be it mental health, addiction, physical limitations or personal tragedy, many people have…
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Sunday, 12:15 PM0 -
March 25, 2018
READY, SET, GOALS 2018!
Why is it important to set and achieve goals? For each person the answer will be different. Maybe you’ve come to an unexpected point in your personal life or career that you’ve realized that things need to change and take a new direction. Maybe you’ve…
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Sunday, 12:12 PM0 -
March 25, 2018
TOMORROW’S PERFECT DAY – WAKE UP PRODUCTIVE
As we all begin the start of month number three in 2018, ask yourself the question “How productive am I”? Time management techniques have been rehashed again and again, but productivity starts with planning your perfect day in advance. Productivity starts as soon as…
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Sunday, 11:58 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
A Busy Mom’s Secret Weapon for Getting Through the Day
When I became pregnant recently, my professional athlete’s training load was greatly reduced, and along with it my consumption of XRCEL…or so I thought. I quickly found that with my body working in overtime to grow a human, even the shortest of workouts demanded the…
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Sunday, 11:52 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
Training on XRCEL Athlete Fuel (and a Special Offer)
While XRCEL Athlete Fuel is a fantastic fueling source for your races it can be just as valuable of a tool in training. Carrie Lester and I have been using XRCEL regularly for 2 going on 3 years now. At first we came on as…
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Sunday, 11:49 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
Incremental Gains to Make Big Leaps
by Patrick Evoe, Professional Triathlete Now that winter is upon us and your racing season has wound down, you’re probably looking forward to next year’s racing. No matter if you’re a swimmer, cyclist, runner or a triathlete, now is the best time to start planning…
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March 25, 2018
KIS Coaching Triathlon Team Continues to Race Strong in the Off- Season: November Update
By KIS COACHING While it’s the off season for most triathletes, the XRCEL sponsored KIS Coaching Team are still racing strong. Fueled by XRCEL for several years now, the members, including top female pros and XRCEL ambassadors Carrie Lester and Laurel Wassner, continue to have…
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Sunday, 11:41 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
Fitness Tips for Holiday Travel
by Patrick Evoe, Professional Triathlete The holiday season is nearly upon us and with that comes the inevitability of family, food, and fiestas. Whether you’re in full-blown off season or coming into or out of your sports’ seasons, maintaining some form of fitness is important….
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Sunday, 11:39 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
Carrie Lester Continues to Climb the Kona Ranks
Most professional triathletes know how difficult it is to improve once they are training and competing at the elite level. Our XRCEL ambassador, Carrie Lester, didn’t let that notion stop her as she went from finishing 10th at the Ironman World Championships in 2016 and…
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Sunday, 11:34 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
Laurel Wassner: Finding a way to Win on and off the Ironman Course
Many professional triathletes spend their entire career chasing the ultimate prize, an Ironman win. Yet many fall short of the sport’s ultimate prize, but not for a lack of trying, as it is one of the toughest events both physically and mentally. Thanks to hard…
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Sunday, 11:30 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
XRCEL Açaí Smoothie Bowl
By Rebeccah Wassner, Pro Triathlete and food blogger Athlete Food This recipe was inspired by the açaí bowls found at Basik Cafe in Kona, Hawaii . This cafe has been known to fuel athletes preparing for the upcoming Ironman World Championships – so you…
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Sunday, 11:26 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
Fail Your Way Forward
by Patrick Evoe, Professional Triathlete I’ve always felt that the sport of triathlon, especially once I was racing for my career, offered many life lessons if I was willing to take notice. Through its ups and downs, I learned about friendships, relationships, hard work,…
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Sunday, 11:17 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
How to Look at Injuries as Opportunities to Improve
By Scott DeFilippis, Pro Triathlete, Coach and XRCEL Sponsored Athlete Most Injuries are not a result of too much training or not enough stretching! It is my observation that they are the result of poor decisions by athletes. I don’t need to look any further…
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March 25, 2018
KIS Coaching Athletes September Update:
IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships, IRONMAN Wisconsin and More By KIS COACHING It’s been a busy 1st half of September for KIS Coaching Athletes. With many of the gang coming into top form, it’s starting to show on the results board! Let’s first take a…
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March 25, 2018
Evoe Races His Personal Best in 2017 Ironman Brazil Championships
Patrick Evoe, Professional Triathlete The longer you race, the harder new PB (personal best) times are to achieve. This is my 10th year racing as a professional triathlete, having raced around 35 full Ironmans. With that background and the fact that I recently accomplished a new…
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Sunday, 11:06 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
A Beginners Guide to Power Meters and Cycling with Power
By Patrick Evoe, Professional Triathlete If you are around serious cyclists, inevitably at some point you will hear them talk about their “power” or “watts”. What are they talking about and is this something you can use in your training and racing? Power meters are…
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Sunday, 11:04 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
Wasserman Twins Share ISRAMAN 2017 1st & 2nd Place Win Experience
Listen to XRCEL’s Laura DeMeo as she catches up with Pro Triathletes Laurel & Rebeccah Wassner and they recount their story of traveling to and ultimately winning ISRAMAN 2017, one of the most grueling Iron distance courses in the world. Learn how they overcame travel woes,…
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Sunday, 10:53 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
Making It All Work – Balancing Family, Work, and Racing
By Brian Norling, Elite Jersey Shore Cyclist/Triathlete Winter is becoming a distant memory at this point for most of us in the northeast and race season is quickly approaching. Or some of you may have started early and travelled to a warmer climate to start…
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Sunday, 10:45 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
Taking the Win- First Event of the Castelli Race Series
By Stephan P. Dioslaki, Cycles 54/ Metra/ XRCEL Elite Team My teammate Adam Pantastico and I raced the first event of the Castelli series race last weekend (on April 15 2017) in Prospect Park (Brooklyn NY). It was a good day for us with Adam…
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Sunday, 10:42 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
The Great 8: Helping Endurance Athletes Stay Fit with Fats
By: Megan Evoe For a period of time, the “non-fat” epidemic had many athletes running scared of any fatty foods, in fear that they would gain weight. Today, it’s time to turn your shopping carts around and head to your favorite fat sources to not…
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Sunday, 10:34 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
Willpower Week
By Scott DeFillipis – Professional Triathlete and Coach There are two types of athletes I get the most joy out of coaching…First are the first timers, those that simply want to complete an Iron distance triathlon. This is something that should not go unnoticed! It…
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Sunday, 10:30 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
3 Tips for a Successful Race Season
By Carrie Lester (Professional Triathlete) One of the most important things I have learned in the last few years of professional triathlon racing is the need to be flexible. We need to be flexible in our training schedules due to such things as injury, illness,…
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Sunday, 10:26 AM0 -
March 25, 2018
Wassner Twins Start Triathlon Season with a Double Podium Finish
– 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…
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Sunday, 10:23 AM0 -
February 21, 2018
Top 8 Marathons for your Bucket List
With 2018 in full swing, there’s never been a better time to dip into your marathon bucket list and pull out a winner or two. Marathons are growing in participation and popularity all around the country, but there are a handful of races that stand…
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Wednesday, 7:31 PM0 -
February 14, 2018
Avoid GI Issues and the dreaded Energy Bonk on Race Day
By Patrick Evoe I want to ask you a simple question: why don’t you dedicate as much time and energy into perfecting and dialing in your training and race nutrition as you do for your workouts or training plan? I would argue that having a…
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Wednesday, 7:05 PM0 -
January 27, 2018
Stay out of trouble, Turn up the Base: the Importance of Base Training for Marathon Runners.
By Patrick Evoe “I’m just working on my base for a while” “I’m just doing base miles right now” We hear athletes saying these phrases like a broken record during the off season. I think sometimes athletes are saying it because…
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Saturday, 8:14 AM0 -
January 20, 2018
10 Tips for Improving your Open Water Swimming
by Patrick Evoe The swimming portion of a triathlon is the triathlon discipline which gives many amateur triathletes the most anxiety. If you had a competitive swimming background before taking up triathlon, then you’re in the minority. For the rest of us, we…
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Saturday, 8:09 AM0 -
January 13, 2018
One Bad Habit at a Time
By Scott Turner In endurance sports, there is no shortage of amazing stories. At every turn, we are surrounded by stories of people overcoming incredible challenges through the discipline of endurance sports. Be it mental health, addiction, physical limitations or personal tragedy, many people have…
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Saturday, 7:44 AM0 -
January 8, 2018
READY, SET, GOALS 2018!
Why is it important to set and achieve goals? For each person the answer will be different. Maybe you’ve come to an unexpected point in your personal life or career that you’ve realized that things need to change and take a new direction. Maybe you’ve…
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Monday, 2:43 PM0 -
January 8, 2018
TOMORROW’S PERFECT DAY – WAKE UP PRODUCTIVE
As we all begin the start of month number three in 2018, ask yourself the question “How productive am I”? Time management techniques have been rehashed again and again, but productivity starts with planning your perfect day in advance. Productivity starts as soon as…
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Monday, 2:43 PM0 -
December 12, 2017
A Busy Mom’s Secret Weapon for Getting Through the Day
When I became pregnant recently, my professional athlete’s training load was greatly reduced, and along with it my consumption of XRCEL…or so I thought. I quickly found that with my body working in overtime to grow a human, even the shortest of workouts demanded the…
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Tuesday, 7:25 AM0 -
December 8, 2017
Training on XRCEL Athlete Fuel (and a Special Offer)
While XRCEL Athlete Fuel is a fantastic fueling source for your races it can be just as valuable of a tool in training. Carrie Lester and I have been using XRCEL regularly for 2 going on 3 years now. At first we came on as…
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Friday, 12:14 PM0 -
December 8, 2017
Incremental Gains to Make Big Leaps
by Patrick Evoe, Professional Triathlete Now that winter is upon us and your racing season has wound down, you’re probably looking forward to next year’s racing. No matter if you’re a swimmer, cyclist, runner or a triathlete, now is the best time to start planning…
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Friday, 12:01 PM0 -
November 16, 2017
KIS Coaching Triathlon Team Continues to Race Strong in the Off- Season: November Update
By KIS COACHING While it’s the off season for most triathletes, the XRCEL sponsored KIS Coaching Team are still racing strong. Fueled by XRCEL for several years now, the members, including top female pros and XRCEL ambassadors Carrie Lester and Laurel Wassner, continue to have…
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November 15, 2017
Fitness Tips for Holiday Travel
by Patrick Evoe, Professional Triathlete The holiday season is nearly upon us and with that comes the inevitability of family, food, and fiestas. Whether you’re in full-blown off season or coming into or out of your sports’ seasons, maintaining some form of fitness is important….
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November 9, 2017
Carrie Lester Continues to Climb the Kona Ranks
Most professional triathletes know how difficult it is to improve once they are training and competing at the elite level. Our XRCEL ambassador, Carrie Lester, didn’t let that notion stop her as she went from finishing 10th at the Ironman World Championships in 2016 and…
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October 25, 2017
Laurel Wassner: Finding a way to Win on and off the Ironman Course
Many professional triathletes spend their entire career chasing the ultimate prize, an Ironman win. Yet many fall short of the sport’s ultimate prize, but not for a lack of trying, as it is one of the toughest events both physically and mentally. Thanks to hard…
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Wednesday, 2:22 PM0 -
October 13, 2017
XRCEL Açaí Smoothie Bowl
By Rebeccah Wassner, Pro Triathlete and food blogger Athlete Food This recipe was inspired by the açaí bowls found at Basik Cafe in Kona, Hawaii . This cafe has been known to fuel athletes preparing for the upcoming Ironman World Championships – so you…
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Friday, 9:44 AM0 -
September 29, 2017
Fail Your Way Forward
by Patrick Evoe, Professional Triathlete I’ve always felt that the sport of triathlon, especially once I was racing for my career, offered many life lessons if I was willing to take notice. Through its ups and downs, I learned about friendships, relationships, hard work,…
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September 19, 2017
How to Look at Injuries as Opportunities to Improve
By Scott DeFilippis, Pro Triathlete, Coach and XRCEL Sponsored Athlete Most Injuries are not a result of too much training or not enough stretching! It is my observation that they are the result of poor decisions by athletes. I don’t need to look any further…
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September 17, 2017
KIS Coaching Athletes September Update:
IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships, IRONMAN Wisconsin and More By KIS COACHING It’s been a busy 1st half of September for KIS Coaching Athletes. With many of the gang coming into top form, it’s starting to show on the results board! Let’s first take a…
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July 27, 2017
Evoe Races His Personal Best in 2017 Ironman Brazil Championships
Patrick Evoe, Professional Triathlete The longer you race, the harder new PB (personal best) times are to achieve. This is my 10th year racing as a professional triathlete, having raced around 35 full Ironmans. With that background and the fact that I recently accomplished a new…
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June 13, 2017
A Beginners Guide to Power Meters and Cycling with Power
By Patrick Evoe, Professional Triathlete If you are around serious cyclists, inevitably at some point you will hear them talk about their “power” or “watts”. What are they talking about and is this something you can use in your training and racing? Power meters are…
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May 18, 2017
Wasserman Twins Share ISRAMAN 2017 1st & 2nd Place Win Experience
Listen to XRCEL’s Laura DeMeo as she catches up with Pro Triathletes Laurel & Rebeccah Wassner and they recount their story of traveling to and ultimately winning ISRAMAN 2017, one of the most grueling Iron distance courses in the world. Learn how they overcame travel woes,…
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May 18, 2017
Making It All Work – Balancing Family, Work, and Racing
By Brian Norling, Elite Jersey Shore Cyclist/Triathlete Winter is becoming a distant memory at this point for most of us in the northeast and race season is quickly approaching. Or some of you may have started early and travelled to a warmer climate to start…
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May 4, 2017
Taking the Win- First Event of the Castelli Race Series
By Stephan P. Dioslaki, Cycles 54/ Metra/ XRCEL Elite Team My teammate Adam Pantastico and I raced the first event of the Castelli series race last weekend (on April 15 2017) in Prospect Park (Brooklyn NY). It was a good day for us with Adam…
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April 24, 2017
The Great 8: Helping Endurance Athletes Stay Fit with Fats
By: Megan Evoe For a period of time, the “non-fat” epidemic had many athletes running scared of any fatty foods, in fear that they would gain weight. Today, it’s time to turn your shopping carts around and head to your favorite fat sources to not…
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April 18, 2017
Willpower Week
By Scott DeFillipis – Professional Triathlete and Coach There are two types of athletes I get the most joy out of coaching…First are the first timers, those that simply want to complete an Iron distance triathlon. This is something that should not go unnoticed! It…
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Tuesday, 1:22 PM0 -
April 4, 2017
3 Tips for a Successful Race Season
By Carrie Lester (Professional Triathlete) One of the most important things I have learned in the last few years of professional triathlon racing is the need to be flexible. We need to be flexible in our training schedules due to such things as injury, illness,…
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March 1, 2017
Wassner Twins Start Triathlon Season with a Double Podium Finish
– 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…
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January 4, 2017
Managing Your Race Day – How to Adapt and Adjust When Things Don’t Go As Planned
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…
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December 29, 2016
5 Pitfalls to Avoid when Communicating with your Coach
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…
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December 22, 2016
7 Essentials to Maintain a Fit and Healthy Pregnancy
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…
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Thursday, 7:26 AM2 -
December 20, 2016
Bike buying tips. Save a small fortune and put the savings where it really counts
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…
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Tuesday, 7:43 AM0 -
December 14, 2016
Mix it up with Mountain Biking in the Off-Season
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…
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December 14, 2016
Athlete Nutrition – Critical for Success…A Challenge to Control
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…
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November 22, 2016
3 Day Ironman Training Block
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…
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Tuesday, 1:17 PM0 -
November 14, 2016
The 7 Wonders of Cross-Training for Triathletes
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…
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November 4, 2016
Kona at a Glance: An Amateur Athlete’s Race Day Rundown
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…
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October 26, 2016
Carrie Lester on Climbing to the top of the Ironman World Championships
A Phenomenal Top 10 Finish for Carrie Lester at the Ironman World Championships This past year has been a whirlwind of excitement for professional triathlete and XRCEL sponsored athlete, Carrie Lester. After multiple Ironman and full distance race podium appearances (1st at Embrunman, 1st at…
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October 12, 2016
7 Triathlon Travel Tips from a Veteran Pro
As a veteran of Ironman and Ironman 70.3 racing, I’ve traveled quite a bit for races and training camps. I’m writing this blog as I pack for my next full Ironman in Taiwan. This will be my 33rd full Ironman and I’ve probably raced between…
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October 7, 2016
XRCEL’s Top 10 Triathlon Destinations
When it comes to picking a race or a race schedule, the triathlon calendar can look pretty overwhelming. Today, there are a plethora of companies that put on some pretty amazing triathlons all over the world, which is why picking the right one can seem…
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October 1, 2016
2016 Ironman Mallorca Champion! XRCEL Athlete Joceyln McCauley OutLasts, OutThinks, and OutPerforms the Competition to Set a New Course Record!
Ironman Mallorca Champion and XRCEL sponsored athlete, Joceyln McCauley, gives us an inside look at her amazing journey to victory! From her training and pre-race strategy, to her fueling plan, to how she gets her strength & inspiration, Jocelyn shares how it all came together to…
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September 15, 2016
Close up with Brian Norling- Jersey Shore’s Elite Triathlete/ Cyclist
We caught up with top athlete, Brian Norling, to get his thoughts about racing, nutrition, family/work balance, and his future plans. Those who know Brian know he is one of the most hard-working, humble, and family guy you’ll ever meet…and a rock star on the…
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September 7, 2016
Olympic Highlights: How the World’s Best got Rio-Ready
With so many great athletes in the world, it’s hard to believe only a small percentage have what it takes to make an Olympic Games every four years. However, it is never by chance that these athletes find themselves representing their country in hopes of…
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September 7, 2016
Laurel Wassner Qualifies for Ironman World Championship After 2nd Place finish in Mont Tremblant
Racing an Ironman is always difficult – it’s a 140 mile race after all! Add to that very rough water, strong winds and 8 hours of torrential rain and truly only the tough ones survive. So, congratulations to everyone who finished Ironman Mont Tremblant. I…
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Wednesday, 8:23 PM0 -
September 1, 2016
Patrick Evoe, Pro Triathlete and Coach, Shares Tips for Running Faster Off the Bike:
Many athletes struggle in races to run splits off the bike which reflect their true running ability. There can be many reasons for this: over biking, poor race nutrition, or improper training to prepare for running off the bike. Here I’ll talk about the last…
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July 23, 2016
Three reasons why triathletes should strength train: 5 Exercise to get you started
“But I don’t have time!” A common phrase uttered by Ironman athletes. You put so many hours of precious time into swimming, biking, and running that no time is left for other aspects of training like strength work and recovery. I would love to discus…
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July 8, 2016
Marathon Pace Workout
We caught up with Pro Triathlete and Triathlon coach, Scott DeFilippis while he is training out in Switzerland. Scott shares one of his intense running workouts for the seasoned athlete with a solid running background Marathon Pace Workout This set comes on the last day…
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June 27, 2016
Pro Triathlete Battles the Unexpected at Ironman Brazil
Most triathletes will tell you that the amount of time and energy they put into preparing for an Ironman seems endless. From figuring out their race nutrition to finding the perfect fitting goggles, the attention to details are what makes them comfortable and feel ready…
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June 23, 2016
Escape NYC Training Adventure
Click Image for Video People are always curious to know how Laurel and I train for triathlons in NYC. Like anything in The City, it’s not easy, but if you want it to happen, you can make it happen. Although there are plenty of great…
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Thursday, 4:34 PM0 -
June 20, 2016
Healthy Summer Recovery Meals
I know I’ve fueled properly for a long training session when I finish refreshed, and not famished. I’ll admit, there are times when I return home from a workout and eat everything not nailed down (healthy or not). But when I nail my nutrition plan…
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Monday, 7:42 PM0 -
May 23, 2016
Treat Yourself to a Triathlon Coach
Whether you are training for a sprint or a full distance race, having a triathlon coach definitely has many benefits. Being able to put together a successful race is more than just having a good swim, bike and run on race day. We talked to…
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April 29, 2016
The Most Important Time of the Year.
While working at another institution, I was asked to speak at a civic club about athletic training and what it is I do. At the end of my presentation a question was asked “What is the most important time of year for you?” I replied…
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Friday, 3:13 PM1 -
April 21, 2016
Practice Your Nutritional Strategy
Last week an athlete of mine sent me an email asking if we could talk about his nutritional plan for his upcoming Ironman. Of course I agreed, so we had a quick chat. I first asked him what he has been using in training, which…
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April 6, 2016
Magnolia Master’s Swim Training Camp: 5 Tips to improve your Swim Time
Swimming has been my weakest link since I started triathlons. I swam in a summer league growing up, but that was my only formal swimming experience. Beyond that, I enjoyed informal sessions with my family and even a few two-a-days, all in a relaxed, noncompetitive…
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Wednesday, 2:26 PM0 -
April 5, 2016
Group Fitness a Physicians Point of View
In our current digital culture, all types of information, goods and services are only a mouse click away. While improving productivity without leaving our desks, the convenience of information technology has led to a sedentary lifestyle in today’s society. This lack of adequate physical activity…
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Tuesday, 1:43 PM0 -
March 21, 2016
How to get the most out of your Group Fitness Class
In today’s increasingly busy world, getting the most out of your Group Fitness Class is something that everybody wants. Most of us find devoting that hour or so to ourselves on a regular basis a challenge, so we need to set ourselves up for success!! …
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Monday, 8:55 AM0 -
March 18, 2016
Top 10 Fitness Apps For Every Athlete
It’s no secret that most of us do our best to find time to squeeze in workouts around work, family, friends, and other life commitments. However, thanks to technology, there are many apps that allow finding time to incorporate fitness into our daily routines a…
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March 9, 2016
“Tri” Pro Triathlete James Hadley’s Tips for A Super Swim
It’s officially triathlon season and the race options are endless! No matter what distance you plan on racing this season, or what your level of ability may be, take some tips from pro triathlete, and super-swimmer, James Hadley. Growing up as an elite swimmer in…
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March 4, 2016
Tomorrow’s Perfect Day – Wake up Productive
As we all begin the start of month number three in 2016, ask yourself the question “How productive am I”? Time management techniques have been rehashed again and again, but productivity starts with planning your perfect day in advance. Productivity starts as soon as…
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March 1, 2016
Six Ways to Fuel Pre-Dawn Workouts
When my twin sister Laurel and I were competitive swimmers in high school, our team practiced three days a week at 5:30 a.m. I’d set my alarm at 4:47, tiptoe downstairs to the dark kitchen, and make myself breakfast. I’d alternate between maple and brown…
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February 24, 2016
Caffeine As Energy: Lots of Hype But Not Much Substance
Much has been written about the potential for caffeine to increase energy. Unfortunately, there is little science to back up the claims. What is clear is that caffeine does not provide any energy itself and does not increase energy stores since is provides no calories. …
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February 19, 2016
Pan Florida Challenge: Pedaling With A Purpose
PanFloridaChallenge.org On any given weekend, there are numerous bike rides cyclists can sign up for and enjoy a fun ride with friends. However, there’s only one bike ride that challenges their riders to a two-day, 160 mile ride from Naples to Palm Beach, Florida, while…
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February 13, 2016
Five Things Athletic Trainers Worry About During the Season.
NATA Hall of Fame member Ken Kladnik told me “Athletic Trainers are substitute Fathers and Mothers for student athletes during their college years” and with that in mind listing the aspects that we worry about looks a lot like daily parental concerns. Five things we…
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February 4, 2016
Pilates: Laurel Wassner’s Secret Training Weapon
When I was finishing up my chemo treatments for Hodgkins’ Lymphoma, my older sister, Aliza, suggested I try Pilates as a way to reintroduce my scrawny, non-muscular (but cancer-free!) body to the idea of fitness. At the time, I didn’t know much about Pilates and…
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Thursday, 3:07 PM0 -
February 4, 2016
Essential Elements for Great Athletic Performance
Like most things in life, being great at something and consistently getting great results takes work. It’s no different in athletics; athletes are not born great they work hard to become great. Now with that said, there are several factors that contribute along the way…
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February 2, 2016
Ride into the New Generation of Fitness with Peloton Cycle
You’re hustling into the gym, work clothes still on, you get to the front desk panting and give the check in guy your name for the spin class roster, just to be told it’s already filled up for the evening. What? You really NEED this…
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Tuesday, 9:45 AM2 -
January 20, 2016
READY, SET, GOALS 2016!
Why is it important to set and achieve goals? For each person the answer will be different. Maybe you’ve come to an unexpected point in your personal life or career that you’ve realized that things need to change and take a new direction. Maybe you’ve…
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January 1, 2016
Patrick Evoe’s Year in Review
It’s New Year’s Eve and I have a moment to reflect on this last year of racing so I wanted to share. I consider this year a success on several levels. I only raced six times, which is pretty low for me….
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January 1, 2016
What You Need to Know About How the Right Sugar (Carbohydrate) Impacts Energy Conversion and Athletic Performance Potential
Understanding Your Nutrition Needs When choosing food and drinks, we must consider several things: Why are we consuming the food or drink (are we using it as a main meal, drinking or snacking between meals, quenching thirst or hunger after strenuous work or exercise, or…
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December 24, 2015
‘Tis the Off-Season with Laurel Wassner
Laurel Wassner is half of the dynamic duo that make up the Wassner Twins. She began competing in sports at a high level at a young age and hasn’t slowed down since, earning her pro license and being named Rookie of the Year in 2008….
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November 12, 2015
More Fuel, More Power, More Potential – How we know XRCEL® works
During the seven plus years of development, we utilized University IRB controlled four-way blinded cross over design human clinical studies to evaluate the impact of our pH and temperature responsive extended release micro-gel formulations and positive control on plasma glucose levels and exercise output. Plasma…
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October 29, 2015
STOMACH and INTESTINAL UPSET in ATHLETES – THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
If you are an athlete, and you train hard in a variety of environmental conditions, chances are you may have experienced an upset stomach, cramping, diarrhea, or other uncomfortable GI distress at some point in your athletic career. GI distress can be caused by a…
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October 21, 2015
Rebeccah Wassner Shares Race2Rebuild Recovery Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Hi! My name is Rebeccah Wassner, I’m a professional triathlete and one of XRCEL’s new sponsored athletes. Over the next year, I’ll be contributing race reports, nutrition ideas, and sharing how I use XRCEL to fuel my training and competitions. Well, let me just back…
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October 9, 2015
Wassner Takes on the Big Island using XRCEL
When it comes to sponsored athletes, we at XRCEL, look for someone who not only has success in the athletic arena, but who also has a genuine heart and passion for what they do in life. Laurel Wassner not only inspires others through her triathlon…
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September 4, 2015
Athlete By Design & Coach Your Best Interview Team XRCEL
https://xrcel.com/blog/athlete-by-design-coach-your-best-interview-team-xrcel/ Performance coach to the pros, owner of Athlete By Design and the International Podcast “Coach Your Best”, Jeremy Boone, sat down with Team XRCEL to learn more about the product and how it is helping athletes improve their performance. Click the…
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July 22, 2015
Why Extended Release Matters
The XRCEL Advantage Athletes need carbohydrates before, during and after performance for fuel and glycogen replenishment. An athlete’s body looks first to carbohydrates as the primary source of fuel; followed by fats and then protein. Muscles use glucose, glycogen and fatty acids for energy. When…
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Wednesday, 1:03 PM0 -
June 25, 2015
Prepare and Recover for a Half-Distance Triathlon
For some, training for a half-distance triathlon is a way to try something new, lose weight, get into better shape, or add a new challenge to their life. Once you have decided to embark on the swim, bike, and run training journey, you will need…
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Thursday, 3:41 PM0 -
June 4, 2015
XRCEL Recovery Smoothies
XRCEL® Recovery Smoothies Part of being a strong competitor includes being able to train hard. Training hard means being able to recover quickly and being ready for your next session. To recover you know you need to address muscle protein breakdown from your hard…
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Thursday, 4:56 PM2 -
May 29, 2015
XRCEL Micro-Gel Technology – An Overview
XRCELTM Athlete Fuel is formulated to give athletes both immediate energy and extended energy. How? XRCELTM feeds your body glucose via patented micro gels. These micro gels work with your body, positioning glucose where it needs to be, at the carbohydrate uptake receptor sites,…
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May 12, 2015
The History of XRCEL
XRCEL’s roots can be traced back to soccer. The founder’s son is a soccer player, having played from a young age through college. Needless to say, the founder spent many hours observing players in both practices and game situations. What he observed, not so surprisingly,…
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