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Speed in Comfort

by Amanda Russell, Endurance Coaching What’s the best way to knock time off your swim? Get comfy! It doesn’t matter what your ability level is. If you’re anxious about the swim, finding comfort will most likely bring your biggest gain. Imagine how much time and energy you could save if you felt comfortable in the […]
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Rock Solid—The Injury-Free Triathlete

Jason Gootman, MS, USA Triathlon Certified Coach, NSCA CSCS Will Kirousis, BS, USA Triathlon & USA Cycling Certified Coach, NSCA CSCS Tri-Hard Endurance Sports Coaching (www.Tri-Hard.com) This article was published in the June 2007 issue of New England Sports magazine. Have you ever had a season cut short by an injury? Do you have a […]
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Blast the Competition!

Jason Gootman & Will Kirousis Tri-Hard Endurance Sports Coaching You know who you want to beat. Your friend, your sister-in-law, that guy that always seems to win your age group. The only way you’re going to beat them is to better yourself. Here’s five ways to do just that and blast the competition this summer. […]
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Basic Cycling Tips for Beginners

by Amanda Russell, Endurance Coaching This is a recap of points covered during a group ride and clinic I held for beginner triathletes last week that I sent out to participants. Braking:  Your right brake lever is for the rear brake, your left brake lever is the front brake.  Never use only your front brake. […]
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Watts are the Way

Check out the latest article on training with power by Joey Adams, M.S. by clicking the link: Watts are the Way. Joey Adams is the owner of Intelligent Fitness. Intelligent Fitness provides human performance assessments for endurance athletes.
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Run Strong Off the Bike-Train Like a Triathlete

by Amanda Russell, Endurance Coaching The hardest part of triathlon is the run.  You’re tired, your legs hurt, the temperature has risen and you start to fade. We’ve most all been there.  You get slower and slower and slower, maybe even walk, sometimes cramp.   While several factors can play into fatigue at this point in […]
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Why Do We Bike Slower In The Cold Weather?

By Dean Phillips, Fit Werx Have you ever noticed that your average bike speed is slower when it’s cold out? Look no further than any local 10-mile weekly time trial and some riders seem to be up to a minute slower on the coldest days compared to their PR times on warm mid summer days. […]
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Ride With Others.

By Mike Burris, USA Cycling Coach I remember when I started riding. It was about ten years ago. I had allowed myself to become an overweight, workaholic during my 20s and was in desperate need of exercise both to halt the weight gain and to reduce the stress. My lawyer at the time was a […]
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Does Your Power Decline When Riding Indoors?

Does Your Power Decline When Riding Indoors? By Dean Phillips, Fit Werx Many cyclists struggle to hold the same power output on a trainer that they maintain outside. Lack of motivation and scenery are often blamed, but the true answers are locked under the dust of your old physics textbooks from high school. I’ll save […]
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