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Saturday, 11 January 2014 06:10
Duluth Running Co. pilots new training plans designed by former Olympian Adam Goucher of Run the Edge
Duluth, MN, January 7, 2014— Duluth Running Co. has teamed up with former Olympian Adam Goucher and Tim Catalano of Run the Edge to bring their unique “Level Up” training plans to DRC’s Spring Training Group in preparation for Grandma’s Marathon events.
From Running Magazine: “This past July, former Olympian Adam Goucher and his long-time friend Tim Catalano launched their Run the Edge Level-Up system, a set of training plans conceived as a substitute for the week-to-week spreadsheet plans ubiquitous in the running world.”
Says group head coach, Tony Stensland, “We are very excited to pilot the Run the Edge Level-Up training system and incorporate it into our highly social and fun training approach.”
The Duluth Running Co. Spring Training Group is designed to prepare runners of all abilities for Grandma’s Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. The first group run heads out today (January 7th) at...
Performance Enhancing Soups...
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Saturday, 11 January 2014 00:10
Warm Soups and Chowders for Cold Weather
By Katie Davis (usatriathlon.org)
There is nothing like a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day. Because many of us across the United States have already experienced record-low temperatures this season, I thought this week’s article should bring some warmth … to your belly. Here is a collection of soup and chowder recipes that are not only delicious but can help improve your performance, too.....
Stuff About Rest & Focus...
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Friday, 10 January 2014 00:10
Learn how to read your body and think about what you’re doing.
By Shem Leong (for Trifuel.com)
This article is written for the obsessive competitive streak in all triathletes and runners. Every athlete putting in dedicated training to a well-thought-out plan will eventually approach their physical limits for that season of their athletic career.
Getting this far along is very commendable, but having invested so much time into their pursuit of peak physical potential, many athletes begin to dream big about breaking through to their next level. It could be a sub-5:00 half ironman, a 4:30 marathon or a 2:30 Olympic distance triathlon—deep down, everyone has that time they would love to beat. In looking for that last 10% of performance improvement, many make the mistake of hammering away at harder and higher training loads. This would probably work if you had the luxury of ample training and recovery time, ...
Indoor Training Stuff...
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Thursday, 09 January 2014 00:10
4 Fun Cold-Weather Cardio Workouts
By Joe Vennare
For Active.com
When the temperature outside begins to drop a triathlete has three options: Layer up, pack it in until spring or hit the treadmill and indoor trainer. Thankfully, there are more effective ways to train during the winter months that don't put you at risk for frostbite, weight gain or social isolation.....
Age Grading Stuff...
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Wednesday, 08 January 2014 00:10
HERE WE GO 2014
By Ben Ewers (benewers.blogspot.com)
As I mentioned in my last post, I needed some time to reflect and evaluate what activities and goals to set for 2014 that will acknowledge that my knees are going to prevent me from doing what my mind wants them to do. Growing old gracefully is not in my makeup as it probably is not in yours either. While the recommended treatments for rheumatoid arthritis is to lose weight and exercise, I already meet those recommendations. Unfortunately running is not included in their recommend exercises....
