Training Tips

So, you’ve made the commitment to take on the trifecta of physical activity: the triathlon. Maybe you see it as a great physical and social outlet? Maybe you’ve decided it is time to see what the hype is about – after all, more than two…
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You know your heart rate skyrockets during burpees or when a "we need to talk" text pops up on your phone (and if you're serious about fitness, you may even train according to your heart rate).
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After months of training, the big day is finally almost here. The 24 hours before a race have a big impact on your performance, so you’ll need to get your body ready for the miles ahead. Whether this is your first race or your hundredth,…
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Finding the time to exercise can be difficult even for someone who doesn’t have children, but when you’re a single parent, it can seem nearly impossible. There’s always so much to do and plan for, and it can be hard to try to fit it all in…
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It’s a showdown that plays out every day: Two runners approach each other on the shoulder, one running with traffic and the other against. Who is running in the correct direction?
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To get the best out of your running training and performance, you have got to more than just run. Building your muscular endurance and strength is a key component of becoming a successful distance runner.
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There's a ton of misinformation about how much to hydrate and when, but the basics are actually pretty simple. Here's what you need to know. Robert Sallis has seen it all. As a medical director for the Ironman World Championships in…
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Colorado Springs runners, and those in Manitou Springs specifically, insist that their trail system is second to none. For national-class trail runner Peter Maksimow, it's the Paul Intemann Memorial Nature Trail that's a particular…
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Get outside and get active this summer by challenging yourself to a triathlon. Between swimming, biking, and running, a triathlon will test your endurance and strength both physically and mentally. All the training and hard work will be…
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