I signed up for for a 100 mile …

A hundred miles... It's been awhile.  In fact, I can't remember the last time I rode 100 miles.  There's no evidence of a triple-digit ride in my Garmin files and those go back to 2010. I've trained for plenty of events - 4 Half Ironmans, a bunch...

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Embrocation

Embrocation

Fall has arrived faster than usual this year and, for some cyclists, that means a transition of not just outdoor to indoor riding, but of choice in apparel. Riding in the fall can be tricky - leave the house and it’s 35 F and misty, but by the...

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Why Am I Doing This?

Why Am I Doing This?

To be honest, this has been a tough article to write. I was going to talk about how training isn’t the only challenge for an athlete, but how managing life can also be tough when you add in the commitment of an event. The more I wrote, the more I...

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The 6-hour A Week Training Plan

The 6-hour A Week Training Pla …

“You heard of this thing, the 8-Minute Abs? … this is going to blow that right out of the water. Listen to this: 7... Minute... Abs.” “Right. Yes. OK, all right. I see where you're going.” “Think about it. You walk into a video store, you see...

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REVIEW: Rapha Classic Shoes

REVIEW: Rapha Classic Shoes

Rapha may be best known for their jerseys with the iconic armband- but they also offer a small selection of gear- including shoes.  For the few thousand miles on the road and trainer, I’ve been using Rapha’s Classic Shoes, and I’ve been nothing but...

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Embrocation

Embrocation

Fall has arrived faster than usual this year and, for some cyclists, that means a transition of not just outdoor to indoor riding, but of choice in apparel. Riding in the fall can be tricky - leave the house and it’s 35 F and misty, but by the...

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Running

 10 Mental Tips to Master The Philadephia Marathon & ½ Marathon

 10 Mental Tips to Master The …

by Mitchell Greene, Ph.D.; GreenePsych Clinical & Sports Psychology If you have a nasty habit of being unkind to yourself, race day is probably the best day to give yourself a break. Make a promise now to try to be as kind to yourself as you...

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Gear

REVIEW: Rapha Classic Shoes

REVIEW: Rapha Classic Shoes

Rapha may be best known for their jerseys with the iconic armband- but they also offer a small selection of gear- including shoes.  For the few thousand miles on the road and trainer, I’ve been using Rapha’s Classic Shoes, and I’ve been nothing but...

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Embrocation

Embrocation

Fall has arrived faster than usual this year and, for some cyclists, that means a transition of not just outdoor to indoor riding, but of choice in apparel. Riding in the fall can be tricky - leave the house and it’s 35 F and misty, but by the...

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Training

The 6-hour A Week Training Plan

The 6-hour A Week Training Pla …

“You heard of this thing, the 8-Minute Abs? … this is going to blow that right out of the water. Listen to this: 7... Minute... Abs.” “Right. Yes. OK, all right. I see where you're going.” “Think about it. You walk into a video store, you see...

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Counterfeit Strength Training

Counterfeit Strength Training

Are there really counterfeit forms of strength training? As long as you get stronger with your workout routine, it means that you are getting stronger and will perform better, right? Wrong. Counterfeit strength training has been in full bloom for...

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Multisport Training Secrets:  A Complete & Balanced Approach to Strength Training Always Wins!

Multisport Training Secrets: …

Successful multisport athletes don’t just hit the weights. They include all the components of physical fitness, in a balanced way, in order to make consistent progress and prevent injury. All the muscles of the body are important: stabilizers, tiny...

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Youth Training for Triathlon

Youth Training for Triathlon

By Todd Wiley, former USAT Regional Junior Coordinator When I was in middle and high school I focused on swimming and running. I would watch the Hawaii Ironman each year and tell my parents I wanted to race triathlons. My parents didn’t know what...

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