A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine I’m interested in getting an aero helmet. How should a properly adjusted helmet fit and which helmet is the fastest? Macy, Internet Dear Macy, Multiple wind tunnel studies indicate that aero helmets offer one of the highest ratios of aero benefit to dollar cost…
By Joshua Dubin, D.C., C.C.S.P. Running has increased in popularity for cardiovascular fitness and sport over the last decade (1,2,3,4). It has been estimated that approximately 30 million Americans run for exercise (5). However, it has also been projected that one-half to two-thirds of those runners may sustain a non-traumatic repetitive strain injury at least…
We wish everyone participating in the Vermont City Marathon all the best! Please stop by our booth at the Sports and Fitness Expo on Saturday and say hello. Ian will be giving a presentation at 4pm if you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about the bike fitting process. The Expo is…
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…
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…
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….
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….
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.
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…
By Coach Suzan Ballmer, M.Ed So, you have spent the winter really focusing on your swim technique, efficiency, power & speed. You have seen a steady improvement and are having a lot of fun keeping pace with the faster swimmers at masters. Then the weather changed and you went for some bike rides outside focused…
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….
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…