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My First Triathlon Training Plan
by Run Girl Run
posted January 24, 2012 at 4:50pm

Wow, putting together a training plan that covers a 10 mile race in April, a sprint tri in May and an Olympic tri in June that still leaves time for things like my volleyball and softball leagues is much, much harder than I expected. In fact, it took me ...more

Why Bike Shopping is Like Wedding Dress Shopping
by Run Girl Run
posted December 13, 2011 at 12:22am

Disclaimer: I've never actually been wedding dress shopping, but I watch a lot of Say Yes to the Dress. I have spent the last two weekends in and out of just about every bike shop in the Maryland, D.C., Virginia area. I have tried a ton of different bike...more

BBC Sports Personality list
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted December 1, 2011 at 1:38pm

The BBC has named its shortlist for Sports Personality of the Year. But oops, looks like they really meant Sportsman of the Year. The ten finalists, whittled down from a list which did include some women, were chosen by 27 sports editors from national and...more

Joanna Zeiger: Time for Change - How to Get Out of a Rut in 2012
by Fast at Forty
posted November 10, 2011 at 9:28am

The triathlon season is winding down. This is a perfect time to reflect on goals attained, missed opportunities, the fun, the grind. Most importantly, the break from the normal regime is a chance to ask yourself this question:  What next? I find that at...more

Paying attention to pain
by Byline to Finish Line
posted October 31, 2011 at 1:30pm

I tried to ignore it, but I knew that was a bad idea. Ignoring those tweaks and aches and occasional shots of pain are a recipe for creating injury. This is a lesson learned from experience (see: plantar fasciitis from earlier this year). While there are ...more

Joanna Zeiger: Beware the never ending season and allow yourself some lazy
by Fast at Forty
posted October 27, 2011 at 10:45pm

Is it time for the off-season yet?When I first started racing triathlons the US season kicked off with the St. Anthony’s triathlon in late April and concluded with the Hawaii Ironman in October. Then I started racing ITU, and the season started a little...more

Creating time to train in my schedule
by Byline to Finish Line
posted October 26, 2011 at 10:24pm

One look at my Google Calendar was enough to elicit a big sigh. It’s one of those days with endless meetings, phone calls and deadlines. It’s one of those jam-packed schedules that causes me to become anxious in anticipation of the day and wish I had ...more

Joanna Zeiger: A Visit to The Cortisone Cowboy
by Fast at Forty
posted October 13, 2011 at 9:23am

Sometimes it takes reaching a low point to try a different tactic. The Twin Cities marathon was such a catalyst; not finishing the race due to ongoing rib pain and the continued pain in the days afterward spurred me into action. Last year I underwent a se...more

Results of 2011 Publix Escape to Miami Triathlon
by Bike Diva
posted September 30, 2011 at 4:06pm

Reback Wins Male Title for the 4th Time; Olivas Wins Female Title by Over 10 Minutes     A field of 1,800 athletes swam, biked and ran in the 7th annual Publix Escape to Miami Triathlon last weekend. There were two races held on Sunday, Septemb...more

Athletes: Are We Fooling Ourselves?
by Becca Rorabaugh
posted September 23, 2011 at 10:34am

This spring I was listening to a podcast about lying, and there was a brief mention about the best athletes practicing self-deception in order to perform better.  For example, a successful track and field athlete claims to repeat ‘I am the best...more

Proper Arm Swing Improves Your Running Form
by Bike Diva
posted September 21, 2011 at 1:17pm

Above: Bike Diva showing poor arm swing while running. Arm Swing While Running What a difference a couple of weeks makes. The photo shown at the top of this blog post was taken on August 20, 2011. I was participating in a short run after the season kick...more

Coolangatta Gold Ironwoman Courtney Hancock
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted September 20, 2011 at 11:21am

Lots of focus on the male rugby teams down in the Southern Hemisphere this month and while reading the Aussie papers for news of their reaction to the Irish win (see how I got that in there), an interview with Ironwoman Courtney Hancock scrolled-up.Ironwo...more

Joanna Zeiger: Kinesio Tape and Fairy Dust
by Fast at Forty
posted September 20, 2011 at 10:59am

I have been dealing with my rib injury for nearly two years. I have come to view this injury as a chronic condition, not unlike my asthma. It is with me all the time. It must be managed on a daily basis. Most of the time, the injury lingers in the backgro...more

NBC’s Biggest Loser season 11 winner Olivia Ward To Participate In Danskin Triathlon Series
by margiepritchard
posted September 15, 2011 at 6:19pm

I have some exciting news to share about the Danskin Triathlon! NBC’s Biggest Loser season 11 winner Olivia Ward and her sister and season 11 runner-up Hannah Curlee will participate as a team in the season finale of the Danskin Triathlon Series, a...more

Race report: Finger Lakes Sprint Triathlon
by Byline to Finish Line
posted September 14, 2011 at 1:46am

After my experiences with the Dirty Girl run on Saturday, my racing weekend continued in Canandaigua, N.Y. at the Finger Lakes Triathlon. Energized from the obstacle run with old and new friends, I headed east with my friend Hitch for our triathlon adven...more

Triathlon: It's an art!
by lizurtecho
posted September 14, 2011 at 12:19am

Triathlons are all different....more

Can't we all just get along? Some thoughts on sharing the road.
by Fast at Forty
posted September 13, 2011 at 12:03am

On a lovely Friday morning, my run group was doing intervals at Coot Lake. A very cranky woman shouted at us that we did not belong there and she was not responsible if her dog took one of us out. A hot debate ensued with neither side satisfied with the ...more

Efficient swimming, bad technique
by Byline to Finish Line
posted September 9, 2011 at 1:23am

It was an open water swim in a clear, shallow lake and my good friend Hitch decided to analyze my stroke. After all, he had already swam about a million yards at his master’s swim practice earlier that morning and this was more of a fun outing, a swim f...more

Food as Fuel: Food Beliefs of Triathletes & Marathoners
by Musings from a Multisport Mama
posted September 5, 2011 at 1:51pm

The post-race party has started With the current foodie trend extolling the health benefits of whole foods, organic foods, home cooked or slow foods, gluten/fat/sugar/salt-free and 100% natural foods, I thought it was curious that many endurance athlet...more

A 20-mile run, good friends and a plate of pancakes
by Byline to Finish Line
posted August 30, 2011 at 12:41pm

It was Mile 14 and my legs were getting sore. My brain, meanwhile, was shutting down. I felt bad for Jenny having to endure my huffs, puffs and lack of contribution to the conversation but was so grateful she was with me. My first 20 mile training run was...more

Joanna Zeiger: USA Pro Cycling Challenge: Vail Time Trial
by Fast at Forty
posted August 26, 2011 at 2:18pm

My friend Lara emailed a few weeks ago me asking if I wanted to drive up to Vail to watch the time trial for the brand new Colorado bike race. I responded with an enthusiastic yes. What a terrific opportunity to observe the best cyclists in the world. I f...more

Tweener season: The transition from summer to fall
by Byline to Finish Line
posted August 26, 2011 at 2:17am

This morning I slept in, having watched a spectacular lightning show after picking Mark up at the airport as he returned from his West Coast adventure. My plan was to go the track mid-morning to do my 800 meter repeats then enjoy the rest of the day. I di...more

HITS Triathlon Series
by Bike Diva
posted August 24, 2011 at 5:06pm

Saugerties, NY – August 24, 2011 – Looking to create the highest quality events possible, HITS, Inc. today announced that the HITS Triathlon Series will provide a wide range of first-class amenities for racers and spectators. The HITS Triathlon Seri...more

Event report: Ride for Roswell, Grand Island edition
by Byline to Finish Line
posted August 22, 2011 at 8:21pm

I fell over at the start line. Yep. I was that girl. Amped and ready to ride my bike 50 miles, I played with my new Garmin (which I could not get to switch from run mode to bike mode. I see a video tutorial in my future) and anxiously waited for the pre-...more