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US Amateur Performances of the Year...
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Tuesday, 15 January 2013 00:10
(Photos - Coloradan Kendra Lee, who looks a lot like Diane Hankee, and Twin Citizen Dan Hedgecock, who we believe turned in the US Amateur Performances of the Year in 2012.)
A guy asked us recently who we thought would win the currently non-existent award for "US Amateur Performance of the Year" (for 2012). After thinking about it for almost a minute, we replied: "Kendra Lee's overall women's win at Ironman Canada" and Dan Hedgecock's course record at Hy-Vee 5150 Elite Championship....
Pros & Cons of Off Season Marathons...
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Monday, 14 January 2013 00:10
Offseason Training: Should I Run A Marathon?
By Marty Gaal (for usatriathlon.org)
This is a question I hear a lot in the offseason. As athletes sit down to figure out what they want to do
Winter Tri-Camping...
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Sunday, 13 January 2013 00:10
By Jacqueline Sweet (for triathlon.competitor.com)
The idea of jetting off to a warm locale for early-season training sounds like the perfect triathlete getaway: an incentive to build power on the bike and get back in the open water, with expert coaches and fellow athletes to push you to a higher fitness level.
If you choose your camp wisely, you can get a valuable head start on your race season.
San Diego-based coach Jim Vance runs camps in locations as far-flung as the Canary Islands and Costa Rica.
Under-Fueling Isn't Good...
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Saturday, 12 January 2013 00:10
Five Nutrition Tips for New Athletes
By Hana A. Feeney (photo)
For Active.com
Beginner athletes often struggle with under-fueling their workouts, particularly when taking on a new endurance endeavor like a triathlon or a half marathon. A common misconception of beginner athletes is that they have to be "competitive" or "elite" to need to replenish their body like experienced athletes.
Also, beginners often have weight loss goals, leading them to reduce calories before, during or after workouts, which does not promote weight loss or enjoyment in exercise. As a result of not getting enough of the right nutrients at the right time, beginners fatigue early during exercise, both mentally and physically.
These are the top tips for beginner athletes who want to feel great during exercise to reach their performance and body composition goals....
"He's Here!"....
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Thursday, 10 January 2013 00:10
By Bonnie Objectfixation
I received a phone call on Monday of last week. A hushed voice spoke through the receiver:
