Triathlon training
There are four triathlon distances: sprint, international, halfironman, and ironman. The international distance is the most common: 1.5k (.93mi) swim, 40k (24.8mi) bike, 10k (6.2mi) run.
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Things I learned on the way to completing an Ironman
Little things I found out while training for Ironman Louisville 2007 -
Swimming..., but the consensus is that it does help your swimming. In doing my first Ironman – I went all the way and shaved
Ironman Special Needs bags
When preparing for my first Ironman at Ironman Canada 2009, it was difficult to find information on what people put in their special needs bags. Typically, an Ironman race will have a special needs bag
Ironman's vegan diet pumps up body's ability to fight stress
Brendan Brazier, the Canadian pro-Ironman triathlete has developed a vegan diet that he thinks enhances his performance. His Thrive Diet focuses on how the body focuses with stress both of rigorous
sugar vs. half and half
In the morning I love a cup of good coffee. I have to admit that I put a splash of half and half or heavy whipping cream in the bottom of the cup before I add my coffee. Is using these creamers better
My Third Half Marathon
I am beginning to train for my third half marathon -- in April. For the past two, I've used common sense to develop a training schedule, but I'd love recommendations for an actual "official" training
Nike Women's Half Marathon
Just moved to the Bay Area and am very excited to run the Nike Women's Half Marathon in San Francisco that I know is held every October. However, the last few years it has filled up in just a few days
Training for your first half-marathon
(I'm assuming you're training for your first half)
1. Work up to 35-40 miles per week, doing one long... months so your body gets used to that distance. By doing this, the half will be a piece of cake. Vary
Nearly half of adults who use herbs don't use them correctly
About half of the people who use herbal supplements do not use them in recommended levels, according to findings which appear in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings for May. More than 30,000 adults were
