Race Previews
Beer is Good!
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Monday, 24 March 2014 06:10
10 Surprising Health Benefits of Beer
Everyone loves to tout the effects of red wine, but did you know that beer has some surprising health benefits as well?
This St. Patrick's Day, you may enjoy that beer even more knowing you'll be improving bone health and helping your kidneys — yes, you read...
Two MN Races in National Du Series...
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Sunday, 23 March 2014 07:10
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced the 11 events that will comprise the second annual 2014 USA Triathlon Duathlon Race Series, created in 2013 to meet the needs of the growing multisport discipline of duathlon...
Steve Will Carry His Stuff...
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Friday, 14 March 2014 01:10
By Devon Palmer (palmertri.wordpress.com)
After Ironman Canada I’m going south to race Ironman Chattanooga. Why Chattanooga? The late September date is nice, not too late in the year and a few weeks later than Ironman Wisconsin. Quintana Roo is based there so I can stop by and say hi to those guys.
The course looks good for me since it is moderately hilly but not overly technical. Most importantly my professional Ironman Intern, Steven Brandes, is willing to road trip down there with me. He provides high level intern services on Ironman race weekends. He helps carry my stuff. Shares driving duties. Drops me off ...
Iron Intent...
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Monday, 03 March 2014 00:10
By Devon Palmer (palmertri.wordpress.com)
I’m racing Ironman Canada in Whistler this season. Why? Why venture up into that barren, desolate wasteland? As you know, I live in Minnesota so I can pretty much see Canada out the window. I’ve been keeping an eye on those shifty Canucks for 26 years but I’ve never gone over to their side of the fence. We did end up building that border fence, right? Anyways, given my strong opinions about their country and people I reckon its time to see if everything I’ve said is true.
On a more serious note, there are a few legitimate reasons to race there. It is a hard bike course but not overly technical. Hard is good, technical is not so great, so hard and not technical is a good combo for me. It hopefully a relatively moderate climate. You don’t see me rushing down to a hot, humid race like Ironman Texas in May. It is in late July, so we’ll have had a few good months of outdoor riding. The timing lines it up with several other...
Heinie's Hooked on Hockey...
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Tuesday, 25 February 2014 06:10
ED. Last weekend, 2013 Rookie of the Year and Team Minnesota member Nicole Heininger fllled us in on what she's been doing this winter and her plans for the 2014 tri season.
Hi MTN,
Any winter news...well it's been cold and snowy to start! From what I have gathered, many triathletes take part in cc-skiing during the winter, maybe I'll get into that one day, but for now I stay active playing hockey. It's what I grew up playing and I can't seem to give it up just yet. I also joined crossfit for a while and continue to incorporate it into my training program. I was hooked...
Patience & Gratitude...
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Monday, 24 February 2014 06:10
Part II - Rookie Pro Lessons 6-10
By Ruth Brennan Morrey
6) Stop reading triathlon magazines. I admit, it can be fun to read triathlon magazines and articles. We invest a lot of time and energy into our sport so it can be appealing to read what others are doing, read about new nutrition fads, and seek seemingly novel information. I’ve learned that any advice/fad that claim to make you stronger, fitter, faster is probably interest driven hype. I was to blame too—and would compare myself to others. “Am I doing enough?” was always my question.
Upon checking things out with my science driven coach, I received this answer, ...
