But i’d also really like to improve my performance in triathlons , i will never be ‘great’ but i love training and racing. I’m thinking of joining a triathlon club, but i get anxious about the fact that i’m a beginner and not really a …
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When two, three-wheeled Tri-ATHLETEs dock together and operate as one, their configuration makes one six-wheeled All-Terrain Hex-Limbed Extra-Terrestrial Explorer. NASA’s Julie Townsend talks with Heather Paul about how this robotic rover can traverse extreme terrain by lifting its wheels up and over obstacles, lift heavy payloads such as lunar habitats, and transport cargo from the lunar lander.
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Desert RATS field test: Tri-ATHLETE rover with JULIE TOWNSEND
With the Dextro Energy Triathlon – ITU World Championship Series completed many of the world’s principle elite triathletes turn their attention to the ITU Duathlon World Championships which are being held this weekend in Concord, North Carolina, USA. Duathlon, which consists of a 10km run, 40km cycle and 5km run, requires high levels of endurance and power, with the ability to run strongly off the bike a necessity if athletes are to place highly. As such there are many specialist elite duathletes the world over who prefer their running to their swimming, and they won’t want the triathletes spoiling their big day. The elite men’s race sees Paul Amey going in search of his fourth duathlon world title, the New Zealand born Brit trying to take advantage of a weakened Belgian team who only send one athlete, Jurgen Dereere, to the championships. The Belgian men have a strong history in the sport with many of their athletes making the transition across from pro cycling. Benny Vansteelant, a four time standard distance world champion, was their big hero until he was tragically killed whilst training two years ago. 2008 bronze medallist, Sergio Silva from Portugal, makes the trip along with experienced team mate Lino Barruncho. Adam Bowden from Great Britain could stir things up at the front as the international steeplechaser makes the switch to multisport. American hopes lie on the shoulders of Jarrod Shoemaker, the Hamburg Dextro Energy Triathlon – ITU World Championship winner, who is a renowned runner, clocking some impressive 5km race splits in the lead up to the 2009 season. With most of the duathletes just starting their autumn campaigns, and with Shoemaker just finishing his season, it will be interesting to see how the athletes compare. Athletes in the junior men’s race will have to keep an eye on Mario Mola from Spain. Coming off the back of an incredible run in the junior triathlon world championships, it will take somebody special to stay ahead of the flying youngster. In the women’s competition the only medallist from last year’s world championships in Rimini, Italy, Ana Burgos, makes the cross-Atlantic trip from her home in Spain. Having taken bronze behind Portugal’s Vanessa Fernandes and Britain’s Catriona Morrison in 2008, Burgos will be targeting the top step of the podium. She will face stiff competition from Athens Olympic gold medallist Kate Allen who will retire at the end of the season. Allen’s weakness in 2009…
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Buckman Triathlon takes place in Round Valley State Park, in Central Jersey. Back in April I took a long bike ride there with my coach, Keith Cook, so I was familiar with the area. There are hundreds of horse farms there, with rolling …
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Molly Zahr says she used to hate running, but now she’s competing in an event in which a marathon is only one-third of the battle.
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Bedford Triathlete Heads To Hawaii For Ironman
It really was a gorgeous day for the triathlon . The sand felt great beneath my feet, and while I was a little nervous, I was getting excited to start. I found Aleks again around this point and passed my wedding ring off to him. …
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It really was a gorgeous day for the triathlon . The sand felt great beneath my feet, and while I was a little nervous, I was getting excited to start. I found Aleks again around this point and passed my wedding ring off to him. …
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Using your upper body as well as you can? Entering with correct hand position, pulling through each stroke? Check out some tri swimming resources on Active.com. ActiveNetwork also has a great triathlon Twitter stream. …
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Before the memories of Ironman Canada become hazy with time, I want to reflect on the lessons I learned. So many people told me how sorry they were that my experience was so full of suffering and pain. But I’m not sorry. I believe my 2nd Ironman was meant to be that way and because of it, I learned invaluable life lessons much more meaningful than if it had been easy. Each Ironman is a unique journey with different lessons to teach me. My Ironmans are deep spiritual quests for personal growth and inner strength. That is the essence of why I do them. Therefore, I am thankful for the hard-earned lessons learned in Ironman Canada. Yes, I suffered more than I ever have before. But I wouldn’t have learned them any other way. 1. Thou Shalt be Humble I trained more than I ever had before, and I was in the best shape of my life coming into Ironman Canada. I had worked hard to increase my speed and was proud of the level I had achieved. I had high expectations coming into this race. I was certain I could PR, given that my first Ironman had been in brutal conditions (high heat and wind). I was quickly stripped of all ego in this race as my sick stomach wracked my body with twisting pain and contortions throughout the day. I was soundly humbled by the Ironman gods. I had to throw away all preconceived notions of speed and hang onto the goal of just finishing. Ego only hurts you in an Ironman. Just get rid of it. 2. Thou Shalt have NO Expectations As I mentioned above, I had high expectations. I dreamed of a huge PR. It was not to be. No matter how much you’ve planned, trained, or prepared, you just don’t know what the Ironman gods have in store for you on race day. You can’t control how you’re going to feel or what the weather is going to be like. It’s dangerous to have time goals. Unless you’re fine with dropping out if you don’t meet your time goals, you MUST have other goals that take precedence over time. In other words, the goal of just finishing. I would have liked to add “Just finish and have a good time in the process” but unfortunately, having a good time was not in the cards for me. But I had other rewards. 3. Thou Shalt be Tested I had been told there would be a point on the course where I would go through an extreme low. I had experienced this before. Just not that low . I’ve never experienced such suffering in a race or training before. I was warned I would ask myself at some point, “Why the hell am I doing this?” I scoffed. I’m not going to ask myself that , I naively believed. I love doing this. I love Ironmans. But no one loves Ironmans when doing an Ironman. All you have to do is watch the pained grimaces and vacant stares of the athletes doing one of the races to know that an immense amount of pain and suffering is experienced in one of these races. No matter how fast you are, well-trained, or strong you are, you will ask yourself at some point, “Why am I here? Is this worth it?” And that’s when you discover the stuff you are made of. How strong you are. And why you really are out there to begin with and whether or not it’s worth it. 4. Thou Shalt have Compassion I am deeply embarrassed to admit that I used to silently tease others who DNF’ed or even struggled to come in just before midnight on an Ironman. I am so sorry I ever felt that way. I was ignorant. Each athlete’s Ironman journey is done alone. Even though spectators are cheering you on, they cheer from the outside, like someone peering through the glass of an aquarium. Even the athletes that run side by side on the course are alone. No one understands what you are going through but you. The struggles you experience, the pain you suffer, the thoughts that plague you, those are yours and yours alone. So to those of you who don’t finish, or don’t make the cut-off, my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry I ever thought less of you. I am sorry I used to think anyone could finish an Ironman. Because I was wrong. So very wrong. Finishing an Ironman is H.A.R.D. No matter what. As a matter of fact, I now realize that those who drop out or miss the cutt-off suffer leagues more than those who finish, and especially those who finish under 14 hours. Because those athletes are having an incredibly tough, incredibly unfortunate day. I cannot fathom the amount of suffering those athletes must be feeling. All in all, I am grateful for the lessons Ironman Canada taught me. Never again will I underestimate how hard an Ironman is, no matter how many I’ve done. I’ve never experienced such pain and suffering before, and I definitely had my God moment out there on the bike course, my revelation, stripped of everything but my soul, nothing else remaining. And I rose up from the ashes, and continued to put one foot in front of the other. When I reached the finish line, it was nothing short of glorious, victorious, triumphant rapture. I’d like to believe, I am a stronger, more humble, more compassionate person on the other side of that finish line. Nothing comes easy, that’s for sure. But I’m glad. Because I wouldn’t reap all the gains and benefits if it was easy.
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What I Learned–Ironman Canada
My mother has had breast cancer. Twice. This has affected her, me and our family so deeply that when I found out my good friend, Audrey, was doing the 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk, I wanted to help. Her sister is also a breast cancer survivor. Audrey and her sisters will walk 60 miles in 3 days (no small feat) for the 2nd year in a row. Along the way, she raises money to donate to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, whose sole purpose is to help fight breast cancer. This year, I am helping Audrey by organizing a ride to help raise money for her walk. If anyone in the area would like to participate, I hope you will join us! It’s a fully supported ride, offering 20, 40, and 60 mile distances of increasing difficulty. The route offers spectacular views of the Cabrillo National Monument, Sunset Cliffs, Mt. Soledad, La Jolla Shores, and Torrey Pines (bring your camera!). Come out, ride, have a good time and donate as much or as little as you want. More information about the ride can be found here: http://sdbikeroutes.blogspot.com/2009/07/ride-for-cure.html Here is the link for the map: http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ca/mission%20bay%2c%20point%20loma%2c%20la%20jolla%2c%20torrey%20pines/952125244561476957 Also, if you prefer to donate directly to Audrey’s website, here is the link: http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/SanDiegoEvent2009?px=1992011&pg=personal&fr_id=1298 Ride for the Cure Success!!! Thanks so much to all the riders that came out and also to the wonderful volunteers who made the ride possible. Audrey has met her goal for the 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk! You guys are the best!
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Cervélo Co-founder Phil White and Senior Advanced R&D Engineer Damon Rinard break down the design and features of the all-new P5. More videos from Triathlete.com. Learn more about the Cervélo P5.
Learning to swim is often the biggest hurdle for adults getting into triathlon. With all the literature and videos out there, is a coach necessary to get started? This month Sara McLarty debates Tim Edwards, a coach with North Coast Endurance in Cleveland, Ohio. Sara: With family and work schedules, very few people have the ability to train with a coach. Instead, it’s much easier to purchase a DVD or book that they can follow at their own pace. Most are cheaper than a session with a coach, plus you can also find free videos on YouTube. Tim: Most triathletes have Type A personalities and they are very driven by schedules. Getting together with a coach for an hour is not a huge hurdle to overcome. Newbies are often lost in the mountain of data. With so much to think about, they don’t have a logical progression to follow as they start their journey in the pool. A coach can break down the individual skills and move on only when they have mastered them. Sara: Triathlete recently outlined a simple way to create your own underwater video camera. You can film yourself in the pool and analyze your technique each week as you progress. Compare your video to professional swimmers online. Tim: Athletes can videotape themselves, but the feedback is delayed. They have to wait to download the video and spend time comparing. Trying a skill, having it analyzed by a coach, learning the corrections and trying it again is compressed into minutes—not days. This progression is worth the extra couple of bucks. RELATED: How To Analyze Your Own Swim Stroke Sara: I’ve coached some athletes who just won’t listen to what I say, even if I’ve told them a million times. They finally end up figuring it out themselves and when that happens, it sticks. Learning on your own forces you to think about what you are doing and why you are doing it. Tim: The swim usually creates the most stress for a new triathlete. A coach is able to mentally help out by being there in this new environment. I swim with many athletes the first time they are in open water, “holding their hands” as they get comfortable. No video or book will reassure them when they first encounter a breaking wave or a plant wrapping around their hand. Sara: I can’t really argue against having a coach with you for your open-water swim training. Other than going with a very experienced friend, I don’t recommend any athletes trying open water without some support system nearby. Tim: Empowering the athlete is excellent. Athletes who really want to reach that next level of competition need to have a high level of investment in the process. One of the best ways for athletes to learn is to combine video of their practice with analysis of the technique. Many athletes I have coached have finally “got it” when they can see with their own eyes. Triathlete final thoughts: Videos and books can get you started, but a great coach can take you much further in your swim training.
To be successful in any endurance event, you have to refuel. In this video, Dr. Bob Sallis explains the basics of energy sources for endurance athletes. More videos from Triathlete.com.
In this video, Dr Bob Sallis explains the causes of gastrointestinal problems during exercise and how to avoid them. More videos from Triathlete.com.
Reigning four-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington announced on her website that she will not compete in Ironman events in 2012 to pursue “other opportunities”. See the news release from her website, Chrissiewellington.org , below and check back to Triathlete.com as we continue to cover this breaking story. Photo: Nils Nilsen Four time World Champion and World Ironman Distance Record Holder, Chrissie Wellington has announced that she’ll be taking a break from competing in Ironman during 2012 to explore other opportunities, including the forthcoming publication of her autobiography, A Life Without Limits . Chrissie, who won her fourth World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, last October and maintained her unbeaten record at Ironman distance – making it 13 victories from 13 races – said of her decision, “I’ve given absolutely everything to Ironman over the past five years. However, this year I’ve decided to take a break as I would like to spend more time focusing on other pursuits including dedicating more time to my chosen charities, the publication of my book and more active promotion of the sport in the UK, as well as giving myself the chance to explore and seize new opportunities within triathlon and outside. I feel that I wouldn’t be able to pursue all of these different goals whilst simultaneously dedicating the energy and time needed to compete in Ironman events and treat them with the respect and complete dedication they deserve. PHOTOS: Chrissie Wellington In Kona The past five years have been absolutely incredible and I am extremely happy, proud and content with everything that I have achieved in the sport – topping it all off with the race of my life in Kona last year. I have always seen triathlon as a part of my life, rather than the be all and end all, and am looking forward to a little more variety and balance by pursuing other interests, as well as spending more time with my family and friends. I am really excited about what the future holds and being able to spend more time around the sport without the commitment of full time ironman training and racing”. RELATED VIDEOS – Chrissie In Kona: The Post-Race Interview Series
Need some new training ideas? Check out these sites for pilates exercises, yoga videos and other triathlon training videos aimed to help endurance athletes
The two 2010 Ironman World Champions, Chris McCormack and Mirinda Carfrae, were also the two athletes featured on Training Day. How did they prepare to win the Kona race? Find out in these videos
With personal trainers producing YouTube fitness videos, iPod Nanos sporting pedometers, and yogis practicing tree pose using the Wii Fit –technology has become one of the best ways to set and maintain fitness goals.
With personal trainers producing YouTube fitness videos, iPod Nanos sporting pedometers, and yogis practicing tree pose using the Wii Fit–technology has become one of the best ways to set and maintain fitness goals. We consulted sports professionals, fitness enthusiasts, and tech companies to find the latest and most interesting hardware, software, and Websites that you can use to get in shape …
Heading to participate in the Wildflower Triathlon Festival this weekend for the first time? Check out these photo galleries and videos from last year’s events to get an idea of what you’re getting yourself into. Photos 2009 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon #1 2009 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon #2 2009 Avia Wildflower Olympic Course Triathlon Photo Gallery Videos 2009 Wildflower
