Category Archives: training

Perfect Workouts

By Steve | Published: March 2, 2010
I am always stressing the significance of functional, body weight strength training routines and how beneficial they are in endurance sports training. A friend of mine, Wayne Kurtz, had the following workouts posted on his recent blog. These are EXCELLENT and you can follow the links for detailed demonstrations.
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2009-2010 Indoor Triathlon Series Continues

By Steve | Published: February 11, 2010
Whether you are an aspiring triathlete contemplating your first race or a seasoned veteran looking for a great workout, these Indoor Triathlon Series races provide all of the excitement of outdoor racing without the shivering and numb fingers and toes!
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Steve Born on Recovery

By Steve | Published: October 1, 2009
Athletes always focus on training but often neglect recovery, specifically the critical step of refueling as soon as possible after each workout that's a major mistake. The reality is that properly refueling your body immediately after your training session is as important as anything you did in the actual workout.
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15 Simple Ways To Improve Your Athletic Performance Right Now

By Steve | Published: August 28, 2009
This is a must read from our good friends at Hammer Nutrition.
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An Abundance of Inspiration

By Steve | Published: July 28, 2009
As I approach the midway point of what is shaping up to be a very good and very full racing season, I have found myself in awe of a number of people for a number of different reasons...
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Winding Down Vacation & More

By Steve | Published: July 11, 2009
This was already a special race because we were using it to recognize the late Brad Schoener, and Brad's wife and family were there to support and present the awards. Although I still don't feel my actions warrant an award, I am really touched that someone gave me a nod like that simply for doing what I love to do. So my point is - yes - you can make a difference simply by harnessing what you love to do.
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At the Shore

By Steve | Published: July 6, 2009
Greetings from the South Jersey shore. Yes, "shore" and not "beach" as you Delaware folks would say. The beach is where you go after you get to the shore. Anyway .....
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Three Wise Men

By Steve | Published: June 24, 2009
There are three individuals however who have also played a very important role in who I have become. I initially wanted to talk about their impact on my athletic life, but looking back, at least two of men also played a key role in helping mold and shape the total person that became Steve Brown.
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Slow Down and See More

By Steve | Published: May 10, 2009
One of the points that I made while speaking at the pre race pasta dinner at the New Jersey Marathon was how different your scenery and surroundings look when you run down a road versus when you drive a car down that same road.
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Lance Was Right

By Steve | Published: March 21, 2009
Lance was right on when he said "It's not about the bike". It's not about the bike as physical matter, or cycling as an activity, profession, or way of life. But what is it about?
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