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An Amazing Life...
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Thursday, 11 November 2010 03:30
Legendary marathoner and totally cool guy who likes to fish, Dick Beardsley will be the Guest Speaker at Tri Night '10 on December 4. Have you gotten your tickets yet? LINK
WHO IS DICK BEARDSLEY? (Press Release)
Dick Beardsley is referred to as a running legend in the United States, but perhaps the most amazing thing about him is his climb back to health after becoming addicted to pain medication for more than four years.
Dick is best known for his incredible race in the 1982 Boston Marathon. That race, on a very hot day, was dubbed the "Duel in the Sun" as he battled world record holder Alberto Salazar down to the finish line...
State-of-the-Art Training Plus Happy Hour..
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Wednesday, 10 November 2010 07:32
OptumHealth Parties Like It Is 2099
By Darin Wieneke
Have you wondered whether Kris Swarthout, Dan Cohen (photo - doing cool scientific stuff), Devon Palmer and John Shelp could throw a good party? Well, I was pondering this as I drove from my abode in St. Paul to the new OptumHealth Performance Center to attend their Open House on Saturday. I envisioned Kris and Devon watching old episodes of Star Trek in a corner and Dan and John sharing corny jokes with Jonny J nearby....
ROY Finalists...
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Monday, 08 November 2010 04:00
Minnesota Multisport Awards - In alpha order, the five finalists for Triathletes Choice 2010 Race of the Year are: CROIXATHLON, MAPLE GROVE DARE TO TRI, MOSQUITOMAN DUATHLON, TRINONA and the YWCA WOMEN'S TRIATHLON....
Trail Running Stuff...
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Sunday, 07 November 2010 04:00
By a Guy writing for trifuel.com
When humans first started running, it was obviously not on pavement or a treadmill, it was on a dirt path, animal trail or in an open meadow. This type of running made them stronger and more balanced, and it can do the same for you!
While training running is as natural as it gets with running, it is awkward at first. The variability of terrain such as ascents, descents, uneven ground, changing consistency, roots, rocks and narrow twists and turns provide an interesting experience! The key is to understand how your body will adapt to and appreciate these unique demands of trail running!...
