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Guest Post: Gina from Playing2Lose: Her Story in Triathlon

Why I Do Triathlon My path to triathlon addiction was kind of an unusual one. In 2009 – undeterred by being 100 pounds overweight and absolutely loathing the sport of … Continue reading

June 21, 2013 · Leave a comment

Runner’s High: Did you get high today?

While some claim we were “born to run,” recent research has shown that we were actually “wired to run,” our ability to cover great distances on foot resulting more from … Continue reading

May 7, 2013 · 2 Comments

Was Steve Jobs a Marathoner?

In a collection of newly released conversations over the past 20 years with legendary Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs, I came across a quote in which he stated: “There are times … Continue reading

May 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

REGULAR EXERCISE LEADS TO APPETITE CHANGES

Exercising often, of course, helps with weight control because of the calories you burn working out. It’s also been theorized that changes in appetite contribute to the weight loss associated … Continue reading

May 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

How to be a SEXY Triathlete:

If you ever needed another reason to take the plunge into the world of triathlon, then do it for the jaw-dropping, sexy, tight, and defined physique that hours of training … Continue reading

April 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Prepping for the Ironman like a PRO

You’ve already done a few sprints, maybe even an Olympic triathlon. But beware. Preparing for an Ironman triathlon is a formidable task. The training rivals that of any endurance sport … Continue reading

March 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

Making Time for Ironman Training: Ironman beginners

Making Time for Ironman Training: Ironman beginners I had a friend who said he wanted to do a sprint relay and needed a cyclist, next thing I knew, my friend … Continue reading

March 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

Running 101.

If there was a university or college course dedicated to running, these would be your notes. “Running 101.” Learn these ntoes, and you can make it through your beginning-running efforts … Continue reading

March 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

Do Triathletes, Runners, and Other Endurance Athletes Need Meat to Perform Well?

Do Triathletes, Runners, and Other Endurance Athletes Need Meat to Perform Well? I am a runner who is thinking of switching from a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet to a diet including … Continue reading

March 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

7 Traits of Mentally Tough Runners and Triathletes

Do you have one or several of the seven key traits of mentally tough runners? More importantly, do you know what makes runners mentally tough, especially when workouts or races … Continue reading

March 28, 2013 · Leave a comment