Using A Food Journal As Part Of Your Triathlon Training Plan

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• Nutrition

• February 18, 2010
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Matt Fitzgerald explains why it can be beneficial to use a food journal to keep you fueled for all of your workouts.

The Iron-Core Meal Plan: An Example Of How To Eat Healthy While Training For Long Distances

by Liz Hichens

• Nutrition

• February 10, 2010
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Learn how to eat healthy through the high appetite and little extra time that comes with training for a long distance triathlon such as an Ironman.

TriCenter: February 8, 2010

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• Features
• News
• Video

• February 08, 2010
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Today on TriCenter two major companies form a powerhouse triathlon team, Craig Alexander starts his season strong in Geelong, and we go behind the scenes of Triathlete Magazine’s latest cover shoot.

Craig Alexander On Safety During Training

by Features

• Features

• January 27, 2010
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Triathlete Magazine senior editor Matt Fitzgerald catches up with Craig Alexander about why he uses Road ID as part of his everyday training and racing.

The Theories Behind Altitude Training

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• Training

• January 18, 2010
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More and more runners and triathletes are flocking to places like Boulder, Colo., Flagstaff, Ariz. and Mammoth Lakes, Calif. for a chance to train at altitude. Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff explores the concept of altitude training and explains why so many athletes are seeking the benefits.

Run Training: Easy Does It

by Matt Fitzgerald

• Training

• December 09, 2009
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Research shows that a little fast running goes a long way.

Written by: Matt Fitzgerald
There have always been competing training philosophies in the sport of distance running.  At the most general level of classification, there are two training schools: the high-mileage school and the high-intensity school.  Representatives of the high-mileage school believe runners should do [...]

Andy Potts: Keep Your Strength, You’re Going To Need It

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• Training

• December 07, 2009
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Professional triathlete Andy Potts explains why he disagrees with the coaching mentality of taking time away from your strongest sport in order to focus on the weaker disciplines.

Spinal Mobility: The Missing Link Of Core Training

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• Training

• December 03, 2009
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Written by: Nate Koch
Modern-day triathletes have evolved their training to include more cross-training activities with a strong emphasis on increasing core strength. This trend reduced injury rates and allowed athletes to perform at higher levels. However, in most core strengthening programs, one key component is consistently overlooked: spinal mobility. By increasing spinal mobility, triathletes can [...]

Announcing MovementU Created By Jessi Stensland

by Liz Hichens

• PRESS ROOM

• November 02, 2009
• Comments

Elite endurance athlete and movement specialist Jessi Stensland was inspired to create what she has aptly named MovementU, after seeing a need in the world of human performance.

Training: Super Simple Cycling Interval Progressions

by Matt Fitzgerald

• Training

• October 21, 2009
• Comments

There are a million different ways to do an interval workout on the bike. And that’s just the problem. With so many formats to choose from, how do you decide which workout is the best workout for you today? And next week? And the week after that?

In English: No More Excuses

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• Training

• September 21, 2009
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Coach Cliff English provides advice on how to cross the finish line with satisfying results.
Written by: Cliff English
Do you ever feel like you are putting in the training and hard work but your results on race day don’t reflect where you want to be? Spending a little time hanging around finish lines, one does get [...]

Training: Dealing With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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• Training

• September 09, 2009
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Written by: Molly Hurford
Many endurance athletes are forced to deal with irritable bowel syndrome and must find ways to minimize its effects during racing and training. In this article, Molly Hurford explains why it seems to affect so many and how to deal with it.