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Volunteering at the Duke Liver Half
For the past 2 years the final touch on my training for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, HI has been racing the Duke Liver Center ½ Iron Triathlon, which has now become my home town race since moving here in 2008. Regardless, of my current READ MORE
My 2009 is officially over...
I have had a frustrating 2009 to say the least. After my hip started bothering me at the end of May and I pulled out of some races in June I finally learned that I had a stress fracture in my femoral neck at the beginning of July. Although it was READ MORE
Controlling what I can with a Stress Fracture
As many of you know I have been dealing with a hip injury for well over a month now. Initially my doctor and I thought this was due to a tendon strain and taking a few weeks to try to let it heal would do the job. However, after 3 weeks without READ MORE
No IM CDA
II have had my sights on racing Ironman Coeur d’Alene (CDA) since November. I know that the average Ironman athlete signs up and prepares for an Ironman for over a year. However, about 3 weeks prior to the race I had been training very hard and my READ MORE
Some Days You Feel Like a _____ - Rev3 Race Report
I decided to make the trip up to Middlebury, CT to race the inaugural Rev3 triathlon. I was planning to race Ironman Cor d’Alene in just 2 weeks and decided to approach this race as a practice race/learning experience, especially given the depth READ MORE
Florida 70.3 Race Report
One year ago this past weekend I graduated from medical school and made the uncharacteristic choice to take a break from my medical career and challenge myself in new and painful ways in the sport of triathlon. I have now been training and racing as READ MORE
My B**** Got Me in Trouble…
My Trigger Point Technology Massage Balls…why? What were you thinking? I always carry my TP massage b**** with me when I travel and find that sitting around the airport is the perfect time to use them. This, however, requires carrying them thru READ MORE
White Lake 1/2 Race Report
Sometimes races do not go exactly planned…. In fact they rarely go “exactly” as planned, but it’s how you respond to the adversity and handle yourself physically and mentally, that dictate the result. Lets just say that White Lake #2 was a great READ MORE
And Now I Race!
I am a strong believer that quality and consistency in training will trump quantity and/or intensity, if not immediately, then eventually down the road. Many people go out and race…a lot… and for some this works. Frequent, high intensity efforts, READ MORE
Ironman Cali 70.3 Race Report – the 2009 version
I have kicked off the last 2 season in Oceanside and 2009 was no different. The Timex Multisport Team holds it’s annual training camp in Carlsbad following the race and aside from getting some California sun, going to team camp, and having some fun READ MORE
PowerBar Team Elite Profile: Josh Cox
Elite distance runner and humanitarian, Josh Cox has strung together an amazing list of accomplishments in his 10-year career.
By: Eric Velazquez Author
Sports Nutrition Before, During, and After Training/Competition
Take a few minutes to eat and drink before workouts and competitions. The payoff will be more energy, better hydration, and improved performance, along with faster recovery and less chance of injury!
By: Christopher D. Jensen, PhD, MPH, RDNutrition & Epidemiology Researcher
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Do something besides training and competing
A fulfilling life is all about balance. Athletics are a critical part of being a healthy and happy person, and there is certainly room for athletics in everyone’s life. Regardless of whether you are involved as a weekend warrior, professional, or…
By Alex M. McDonald, MDMedical Doctor and Professional Triathlete
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