Our community hosted the first Live Multisport event this past weekend in over a year and half since the pandemic began. It was a safe return to racing and 600 athletes completed a variety of running distances and a Duathlon (Run/Bike/Run). Now that racing is live again, many are starting to set goals to challenge…
Mind Games Get You Through a Workout….
….or race! Have you ever struggled to get through a workout? We’ve recently had a number of local athletes complete an Ironman Triathlon which consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run. Can you imagine how mentally tough you need to be to get through the training to prepare you…
Volunteer, and it will CHANGE YOU!
About 25 years ago, I was dating a guy who was very involved in the sport of triathlon. I remember thinking there was no way I could ever do a triathlon because I wasn’t a strong swimmer. One weekend he was participating in a triathlon so I decided to volunteer at the event. I remember…
Try a Triathon – Swim, Bike, Run your way to the Triathlon Finish Line – Transitions
Today, we finish our Triathlon Training Series. I hope you now feel you have the tools to conquer your first Swim/Bike/Run event and the programming guidelines and training tips to reach a personal best for you seasoned triathletes. This column will focus on transitions and race day preparations. Triathlon Transitions: An often forgotten and neglected part of…
Try a Triathlon – Swim, Bike, Run your way to the Triathlon Finish Line – Training Tips
Over the last 4 weeks, we’ve reviewed all the ins and outs of the sport of Triathlon and provided specific training tips. So hopefully you’re now inspired to try your first Triathlon this summer and will join us for the Girlfriend & Dudes Triathlon or Duathlon on July 20th to support the Children’s Center. Today we are going to…
Try a Triathon – Swim, Bike, Run your way to the Triathlon Finish Line – Running Tips
Over the last 3 weeks, we’ve reviewed all the ins and outs of the sport of Triathlon and provided specific swimming and biking tips. So hopefully you’re now inspired to try your first Triathlon this summer and will join us for the Girlfriend & Dudes Triathlon or Duathlon on July 20th to support the Children’s Center. Today we are going to tackle the…
Try a Triathon – Swim, Bike, Run Your Way to the Triathlon Finish Line – Week 3
Over the last 2 weeks, we’ve discussed the sport of triathlon and provided some tips for the most dreaded leg of a Triathlon, the swim. Now that we’ve got that behind us hopefully you’ve all been inspired and realize that you can get to the finish line of a Triathlon THIS summer. Yes, you can do it!…
Try A Tri – Swim, Bike, Run Your Way To The Triathlon Finish Line
The sport of Triathlon is on the rise with three times as many races popping up across the country. The greatest increases in participation are seen in the 30+ age group as this demographic is looking for a personal challenge and a way to stay in great shape. The swim, bike, run event is cross-training…