Less than 24 hours after winning the Ironman World Championship, Chrissie Wellington sat down with Triathlete’s Aaron Hersh to chat about the come-from-behind performance. In this clip, Chrissie talks about her injuries heading into the race. Check out the complete post-race series.
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Less than 24 hours after winning the Ironman World Championship, Chrissie Wellington sat down with Triathlete’s Aaron Hersh to chat about the come-from-behind performance. In this clip we ask Chrissie: Given your injuries, how was your confidence heading into the race? Check out the complete post-race series.
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The motorized, computer-controlled Guru DFU, which stands for “dynamic fit unit,” can help you dial in your ideal fit. The premier triathlon bike fit school and philosophy, F.I.S.T., teaches fitters to identify a rider’s preferred position by switching between potential configurations to help the rider perceive subtle differences. Mechanical fit bikes can create just about any position, but the rider often has to stop pedaling—or even dismount—while the fitter makes adjustments. These frequent interruptions make it difficult to perceive small differences, especially for novice riders. The DFU eliminates that problem. Here’s how: • The DFU uses electronic motors to change saddle and aerobar position while the cyclist pedals. This allows the rider to feel the difference between potential frame and bike geometries without jumping off the bike then trying to recall the previous position after remounting. • If you are deciding between a stock Guru, a Trek and a Felt, the DFU can mimic the precise fit coordinates so you can feel the differences between the actual, physical bikes. It can also take an aerobar attachment system into account, whether a bike uses a traditional stem or a proprietary integrated unit. • In addition to its unique attributes, the DFU has all the features typically found on mechanic fit bikes. Saddles and aerobars can be swapped and the bike can be mounted with an adjustable-length crank and a Computrainer to measure power, cadence and pedal stroke efficiency. Add Motion Capture The DFU doesn’t measure rider position, only fit dimensions. Simultaneously using a motion capture system, such as Retül or Dartfish, quantifies the changes to the rider’s body position created by changes to the bike’s fit.
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Photo: Nils Nilsen Less than 24 hours after winning the Ironman World Championship, Craig Alexander sat down with Triathlete’s Jené Shaw to chat about the record-breaking race. Check out these never-before-seen clips of Crowie talking about the build up to his third Ironman World Championship title. What did you take away from 2010? What have you learned from working with the team at Retül about what you need in a bike fit? How long had you actually ridden the Shiv before the race? Because of your illness you had to cut back your racing schedule this year. Do you think doing fewer races works better for you? Based on how last year went, what specific changes did you make to your training plan for this year? What did you learn from the 2010 Kona race? Do you always watch your competitors racing? What goes through your mind? For more on Alexander and the 2011 Ironman World Championship pick up the January issue of Triathlete , on newsstands now .
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Located: Mount Airy, Md. Founded: 2008 Members: 19 The Mini Cow Tri Club members stand quite a bit shorter than your typical group of triathletes—because they range from 8 to 13 years old. Founded by husband and wife team Brian and Christy Lausch, Mini Cow is the first youth-focused USA Triathlon Club in Maryland. It was created “to encourage healthy lifestyle choices through multisport with an emphasis on fun,” Brian says. In 2008, Mini Cow hosted its first youth triathlon—the Nottingham Kids Triathlon—as a neighborhood race, drawing 40 participants. This year the Nottingham Kids Triathlon hosted the 2011 USA Triathlon Mid-Atlantic Youth Regional Championship for more than 200 youth triathletes. It will host the same event in August. This past October, the club presented the second annual Kids Adventure BOOathlon. Held on a working farm in Mount Airy, the BOOathlon was one part duathlon and one part adventure. It combined a 0.75-mile run, 2-mile bike and half-mile run with a few surprise adventures sprinkled in between the disciplines. The race was so popular that registration tripled from its inaugural event. But why cows? “We wanted our club to be fun and different,” Brian says. “We also wanted to pay homage to the rural countryside that is our home and training grounds. Surrounded by working farms, cows seemed a natural choice.” Visit them online at Minicowtriclub.com.
Looking to improve your triathlon performance in 2012? Look no further than Inside Triathlon magazine’s January/February issue, which features in-depth interviews with five of the sport’s most successful coaches. They share their training secrets and invaluable information on consistency, tapering, strength training, mental training and a multitude of other topics. But the training tips don’t stop there. There’s plenty to learn from October’s Ironman World Championship: In this issue you’ll find an analysis of power data from two pros at Kona, a breakdown of Craig Alexander’s race-winning Specialized Shiv and gear choices and a feature written straight from the Kona med tent that will help you avoid the med tent and learn to race better in the heat. You’ll also enjoy learning from our feature on six-time Ironman world champion Dave Scott, whose mental toughness has been the secret to his success, a secret that can perhaps be trained. With such an epic set of races at the Ironman World Championship, we’ve also brought you a special report from the Big Island as well as stunning photography from the historic day. And as part of Inside Triathlon’s lead-in to the 2012 London Olympics, you’ll find the cover feature on Spain’s Javier Gomez, one of the winningest short-course triathletes in history. The profile of the two-time ITU champion, who’s coming into an Olympic year in the shadow of British sibling phenoms Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee, will make you even more keen to follow the battle on the Olympic stage come August. Pick up the January/February issue of Inside Triathlon magazine on newsstands today. Also, follow Inside Triathlon on Twitter and Facebook .
In this video Ryan Sutter joins 45,000 other athletes in a race through the streets, over bridges and across all five boroughs of the Big Apple. Having run the New York City Marathon before, Ryan knows that on a course as notoriously challenging as NYC, beating his best time will require steadier pacing and a more disciplined approach to fueling throughout the race.
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In this video series follow former NFL player Ryan Sutter as he seeks to reach his potential as an endurance athlete by paying closer attention to nutrition and science in his training and racing. More Video: Inside Endurance Episodes 1-10
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SRAM posted a teaser video entitled “New SRAM RED” to their YouTube channel, theroaddiaries, on Nov. 30. It reveals the first glimpses of what seams to be, based on the fairly straightforward title, a new premier-level Red group set. The video shows cryptic, blurry images of each component. Details are hard to decipher and most of the important features are concealed, but a few interesting points suggesting changes to the new components are in focus. We took screen captures of the clearest shots of each component in the video and attempted to decipher the little slivers of information hidden within the “New SRAM Red” teaser video. These blurbs are all speculative, based only on the shots in this video released by SRAM. Front Derailleur: The front derailleur clearly has a cable pinch bolt, which means the new Red group is mechanical, not electronic. SRAM has made it clear that they believe in mechanical components, and the next generation Red kit seams to stand by that belief. Crank: Not much of the crank is visible. The crank arm looks to be made of carbon and the big chain ring appears to be solid. There is a large opening to the hollow axle on the drive side. All of these features are found on the current Red crank. Cassette: It’s 10-speed. The cogs are clearly visible and can be reliably counted in this video. The eight largest cogs of the original Red cassette are fashioned from a single piece of aluminum and the opening at the back of the cassette is covered with a sheet of metal. This new cassette appears to integrate the biggest cog, the cover at the rear of the cassette and the connection point between the cassette and freehub body. This cover at the rear of the cassette is slotted, rather than solid. It is unclear if the entire cassette is one solid piece or if the smallest cogs are independent, as they are on the current Red cassette. Rear derailleur: There appears to be a barrel adjuster in the background (grey piece in the upper left-hand corner), which, in addition to the cable pinch bolt on the front derailleur, supports the idea that the new Red group is cable actuated. The pulley cage is carbon, like the original Red group, and the derailleur spring that pulls the derailleur into harder gears is barely visible at the center of the image. Shifters: The shifters never come into focus during their brief appearance in the video. Brake caliper: The caliper image is also hard to decipher, but the cable stop support arm seams to be a single piece extending up from the rest of the caliper. The current Red brake caliper has a triangular support. The video ends with the date February 2012. Perhaps we will have more information on this new SRAM Red group set by then.
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A politically oriented culture combined with Type-A personalities has set the stage for a strong triathlon community.
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We can’t all travel to Panama for this weekend’s 70.3 event, but this clip from Triathlete.com’s senior video producer Steve Godwin will help you get into the racing spirit. More videos from Triathlete.com.
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 …
