" Those who exercised outside exercised longer and more often than those working out indoors ." That was one of the recent research results summarized by Gretchen Reynolds in " The Benefits of Exercising Outdoors " for The Well at the New York Times on February 21. I read that piece and was just thinking who exactly who is surprised by that?? Are you at all surprised? Certainly there are time... Read More

I have not posted some food pics in a while so I thought I would share a few recent food experiences with you. Lent started 2 weeks ago, and being the Catholic that I am means it was time to "give-up" something. Every year I typically give up chocolate. Well, I kind of LOVE chocolate, so I decided I would allow myself to eat "Chocolate", but not cookies/cake/icecream and dessert related treats... Read More

This video of Tri for the Cure Arizona shows just how powerful a contribution the sport of triathlon can make in people’s lives. Learn more from our triathlon videos. [leadplayer_vid id="51DFD42C3462E"] To comment on this video on YouTube, click here 0:01 - Tri for the Cure 0:33 - How the race got started 1:00 - Supporting each other 2:00 - Focusing on something besides your time "S... Read More

Here's a nice 3200 yard workout to get your shoulders back into racing mode. Choose a 100-yard (or meter) base time that's achievable but a bit of a push. For example, 1:30 is a steady but comfortable pace for me at this point in the season, so I dropped my base interval down to 1:25 for this. 200 yard Warmup Two times through: 1oo yard freestyle on 1:25 150 on 2:10 100 on 1:25 Two ... Read More

When it comes to getting your triathlon video made, Endurance Films is the place to go - see why in this video produced for the Triathlon Business International Conference [leadplayer_vid id="51DFD3F898388"] To comment on this video on YouTube, click here 0:01 - Mining for Triathlon Gold 0:49 - Modern day gold 1:20 - Triathlon today Triathletes racing to California for the Gold Rush? Onc... Read More

As I start to write this post I have 12 short weeks until my first race of the season which will be taking place in Knoxville, TN. My running has been strong and I've added a 3rd day of swimming to my weekly training. Most weeks I've been able to get out for a decent 2-3 long ride at least once, even though it's been cold. My fitness has definitely been increasing over the last two months and I... Read More

It was a great day to gather with friends for our biggest local winter race! It was in the low-30s and lightly flurrying. I had not been in a great frame of mind the night before and into the morning ( from events unrelated to the run ) but I had the choice to crumple or suck it up. I chose the latter. The day was tailor-made for the "Suck it Up Buttercup" shirt. Coach Jim's race instructions wer... Read More

I have internet and cable re-stored in my apartment (that is another story!) and can finally write my post-race write up! Last Sunday, I competed in my first multisport race of the 2013 year: Du the Polar Bear . The race consisted of a 2-15-2 format. Duathlons are always painful and really anything that has to do with running straight off the bat is just plain tough . There is really no way arou... Read More

We are about half-way through winter and I am MORE than ready to move into spring and back into racing!! I have a road race this weekend. It's the Blacksburg Classic 10-miler, one of the few road races I do, but a good check-point on my way to Boston. Coach Jim very specifically laid out a race plan that I intend to show that I can follow. Normally I feel some pressure for this home-town race, but... Read More

Yoga has gone mainstream, but it can be intimidating if you've never practiced before or have taken some time off. Here are five reasons you should seriously consider adding yoga to your training regimen: 1. Flexibility. Yogis got it, triathletes want it. This is probably the #1 thing people think of when they think yoga, so there's not much more to say about this one except, "Holy hip flexors,... Read More

A lot of us on the team have been battling some crazy cold winter temps - Nick in Connecticut, Bill in Maryland, Cortney in Virginia, Tom in Maine, and Laura in West Virginia. When dressed properly, outdoor bikes and runs are still doable. SweatVac headbands and beanies have been keeping us warm and dry! Read More

I hope all black and green team members and supporters are having a great winter. Training in Maine is going well, even though the temps have dropped quite precipitously to overnight lows in the -5 to -10 range and some days 'high' temps getting up to 10 or so. But that arctic blast has passed and the normal winter temps have returned. I have been forced onto the dreaded treadmill several times... Read More

The world's stage awaits - As Paratriathlon readies for its Paralympic debut at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, Endurance Films produced this inside look at elite US Paratriathletes as they reflect on their training, their passion and the unique circumstances that make them inspirations to us all. For more Endurance Zone paratriathlon, see the 2011 Paratriathlon Promo by Endurance Fi... Read More

When I came back from my hip injury last winter, after a diagnoses of "dead butt syndrome", I decided the vacation was over for my glutes. Hip rehab got me back to running, but from there my instinct said I needed open up my run stride a bit and give the glutes their job back. It was a subtle change, not to the point of over-striding, but simply allowing for more drive and "kick". It seemed to wor... Read More

Join the areas top cyclists and triathletes on a group training ride through beautiful Valley of Fire State Park outside of Las Vegas [leadplayer_vid id="51DFD04982303"] To comment on this video on YouTube, click here - An in-depth look into RIDES’ new layout and its’ Wes Hobson-designed workout RIDES: Volume 2 - Las Vegas is the much anticipated second installment in the 'RIDES' training... Read More

RIDES breaks away from the typical one-hour indoor cycling workout by taking you outdoors and placing you on America’s best riding roads. [leadplayer_vid id="51DFD00109F83"] To comment on this video on YouTube, click here 0:01 - What RIDES is 0:20 - Why RIDES is different RIDES ~ VOLUME 1: THE ROCKIES is the first in a series of indoor cycling workout videos that improve fundamental cycli... Read More

I dont know why I have been so absent from my dear blogging world. Well, wait, actually I do. Training picked up full swing right after Thanksgiving finished. I managed to get my USAT Coaching Certification in between, get hired as an OutRival Racing coach, throw in some Good Runs, Long bikes, and even more swimming, swimming, swimming. Then came Christmas, family, Dieting, sleep, finalizing spo... Read More

With the holidays in the rear-view mirror and the triathlon season getting closer every day I'm happy to say I'm still on track. While I did not meet my goal of hitting 170 lbs by 1/1, I still did lose a pound or two over the last month and managed not to put on any holiday weight which is a victory in itself. I'm starting 2013 at a weight lower than my 2012 race weight! I'm going to be a lean ... Read More

This past weekend I had a few setbacks that I haven't had to deal with in awhile. On Friday I got all set to start my workout and felt great after 10 minutes on the Vasa trainer to warm up. As I got on my bike fora set of 3x15 minute intervals at threshold I couldnt have been in a better state of mind. I felt great mentally and was ready to crush my workout. That was until about 10 minutes in ... Read More

Triathlons (includes Duathlons, Aquathlon, Aquabike) 53 Sprints 43 Olympics 6 Half iron distance 1 Ironman 9 Duathlon, Aquathlon, Aquabike 112 TOTAL TRIATHLONS Triathlon Placings 18 – 1st Overall 13 – 2nd Overall 10 – 3rd Overall 1 – 1st Masters 1 – 2nd Masters 12 – 1st Age Group 6 – 2nd Age Group 6 – 3rd Age Group 67 TOTAL PODIUMS!! Other Racing 23 Cycling races 44 Road races... Read More