Bike Repair for Triathletes
Before transitioning into iron distance triathlon, I spent many years racing bikes and occasionally working at bike shops in between jobs that some might consider to be more related to my Ph.D. When I...
View ArticleSkin Cancer and the Endurance Athlete Community
In the US alone, 5,000,000 people will be diagnosed with skin cancer in 2015. 150,000 of those will be the deadly form of Melanoma. 10,000 will die. I have been diagnosed and treated for five melanoma...
View ArticleSTOPP Poor Transition Times!!
This blog brought to you by TriSports Team athlete Lori Sherlock. We’re at that point in the season where it may be hard to drop much time on your swim, bike or run, but what about your transition?...
View ArticleDental Health for Endurance Athletes
Ever heard that sports drink and sports nutrition cause you to have poor dental health, such as cavities? Research has shown us that exercise is the best preventative measure for pretty much every...
View ArticleWhat Does it Mean to “Train with Power?”
This blog brought to you by former TriSports Champion Mike VanHouten. Power is definitely a buzzword in triathlon right now, but what does it all mean? Mike will explain it very simply so you can...
View ArticleRefocusing After a Disappointing Result
I planned to qualify for Kona at IM TX, but it did not go as planned. There were other factors that contributed to this failure, factors that I had control over but did not manage well on race day. If...
View ArticleTriathlon Travel Tips
Triathlon can be a great way to travel and see the world. It isn’t always easy, but you can certainly make it less stressful with proper planning and preparation. A certain amount of flexibility and...
View ArticleThe Easy Way to Upgrade to 11-Speed
If you’re like me, you’ve been wanting to upgrade to Di2 or 11-speed on your bike, but have some hesitation about doing it because you have an expensive pile of 10-speed race wheels. Not only will you...
View ArticleThe Geology of Choosing Your Race – Part 2
This blog brought to you by Team TriSports athlete Liz Miller. As you start looking towards next season and your race selections, you might want to take more into account that just the race course....
View ArticleTips on How to Stay Injury Free
As many of you know, injury and triathlons go together like peanut butter and jelly. The body gets beat down day after day, and your muscles are screaming for a chance to rest. Injury is a way for...
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