Category Archives: training

Happy New Year and More

By Steve | Published: January 29, 2012
Well here we are almost through the first month of the new year. How are the resolutions coming? Hopefully you are still on track. But even if you should waver a little, just make the necessary adjustment and keep moving. Don’t stress over whether you are or are not staying true to your goal(s). Make the fix and keep moving.
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How to Choose A Gym

By Steve | Published: December 18, 2011
The only assumption in this “how to,” article is that the reader is choosing to join a gym in order to get RESULTS. Results, in this definition, are stimulating improvement in good health and thus overall appearance. If the reader, however, is seeking to join a gym for purely social reasons, [...]
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“Butt” Wait …..

By Steve | Published: December 18, 2011
I borrowed this from Everyday Health. Want buns of steel? Then we have the perfect workout for you. Whether you think your glutes are too flabby or too flat, these tightening and toning circuit plans — one for standing exercises, one for mat exercises — will sculpt your glutes in no time. Perform [...]
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Chasing Truths… a few words on goal setting

By Steve | Published: December 11, 2011
So it’s that time of year again. It’s time for people to take some personal inventories and set some goals for themselves for the upcoming year. Those goals may come in a wide variety but I know that many people will focus on health and fitness related goals. In many of my circles, it’s all [...]
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Redemption Running

By Steve | Published: October 22, 2011
I headed out this morning for what needed to be about a 15 mile jaunt. I am two weeks out from the NYC marathon so technically last weekend should have been a 20 mile training run but that didn’t quite happen. But it’s OK. I’ll figure it out on race day. (the most famous of [...]
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Chris Carmichael’s New Book Unlocks Speed for Time-Crunched Triathletes

By Steve | Published: November 15, 2010
Boulder, CO, USA – November 15, 2010 – Following the success of his book The Time-Crunched Cyclist, world renowned endurance sports coach Chris Carmichael has published a new book in the Time-Crunched AthleteT series. The Time-Crunched Triathlete: Race-Winning Fitness in 8 Hours a Week will prepare triathletes for faster performances [...]
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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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