Posted May 23, 2013 by sourced
By Matt Fitzgerald | Active.com
The duel between triathlon legends Dave Scott and Mark Allen at the 1989 Ironman World Championship is remembered as one of the greatest races in the history of endurance sports. In that race the longtime rivals swam, biked, and ran neck and neck for eight full hours until, with 1.7 miles [...]
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Posted May 14, 2013 by sourced
In a progression run, you begin running at a slow, easy pace but finish at a fast pace. Not only will you find progression runs to be fun, but they are a great way to boost your fitness without any lasting fatigue.
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Posted May 12, 2013 by sourced
By Matt Fitzgerald | Active.com
The duel between triathlon legends Dave Scott and Mark Allen at the 1989 Ironman World Championship is remembered as one of the greatest races in the history of endurance sports. In that race the longtime rivals swam, biked, and ran neck and neck for eight full hours until, with 1.7 miles [...]
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Posted April 14, 2013 by sourced
Looking for a delicious recovery meal? Here is a nutrition packed meal that will give your body just what it needs for optimal recovery.
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Posted April 11, 2013 by sourced
How much to train; how far to swim bike, and run; what carbon aero gadget to buy…the list is endless, and the triathlon space has no end of guidance on these topics.
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Posted April 10, 2013 by sourced
If you’ve been pouring over last year’s race results and have come to the conclusion that your triathlon run could use improvement, there are several ways to go about getting faster.
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Posted April 4, 2013 by sourced
Most masters runners have race buddies — those friends we see a few hours several times a year, whom we only know in running shorts or sweats, whose jobs we can’t describe and whose homes we’ve never visited.
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Posted March 28, 2013 by sourced
Yet consistency is the most essential piece of every training program. It’s the one thing—perhaps the only one—that every coach, physiologist, and medical expert agrees on.
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Posted March 21, 2013 by sourced
What do I eat the night before a race? Do I have to have a special meal or follow a strict diet the day before? Do I ever have a beer or a glass of wine?
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Posted March 18, 2013 by sourced
Everyone knows what it’s like to be getting ready for bed, but instead of slipping under the covers you head to the kitchen. What should be a glass of water turns into a bowl of cereal, which snowballs into leftovers and a bowl of ice cream.
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Posted March 16, 2013 by sourced
In the course of talking to Bernard, Abdi and Dathan we realized that in talking about their own training they had a lot of training tips that apply universally to running.
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Posted March 8, 2013 by sourced
By Matt Fitzgerald | Active.com
The duel between triathlon legends Dave Scott and Mark Allen at the 1989 Ironman World Championship is remembered as one of the greatest races in the history of endurance sports. In that race the longtime rivals swam, biked, and ran neck and neck for eight full hours until, with 1.7 miles [...]
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Posted March 7, 2013 by sourced
As an athlete, you know the importance of sport-specific training. You can’t run a marathon if you don’t run. You can’t race a triathlon if you don’t swim, bike and run. You certainly won’t do any of these things if you are injured.
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Posted March 4, 2013 by sourced
Success in endurance running events has less to do with your fitness than it does with your ability to handle the associated physical and mental fatigue. Being able to bounce back, in other words, is a critical success factor.
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Posted February 26, 2013 by sourced
The competition effect may be even more powerful in endurance activities, where motivation and willingness to suffer play such significant roles in performance outcomes.
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Posted February 20, 2013 by sourced
Cycling is an extremely repetitive sport that involves long duration and high-intensity training—which can ultimately lead to injury.
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Posted February 18, 2013 by sourced
Are you stuck in a rut? Many runners often find themselves doing the same workouts over and over again—and it’s the wrong way to see progress!
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Posted February 15, 2013 by sourced
If you run half marathon race pace and marathon race pace during preparation for a 26.2-mile race, maintaining marathon pace should feel manageable come race day.
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Posted February 11, 2013 by sourced
There is no such thing as mind over matter. You can’t jump off a building and fly simply by willing it. But mind and matter can influence each other, because they’re really just two sides of the same coin.
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Posted February 9, 2013 by sourced
The coldest days of winter are upon us. It’s dark, it’s freezing, sometimes it snows, and it’s no wonder anyone could have difficulty getting outside for a run. Here are some tips to keep going until spring comes to relieve us in a few months.
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Posted February 6, 2013 by sourced
Do you know what makes runners mentally tough, especially when workouts or races are not going well? Do you know the best way to develop resilience in tight situations? To answer these questions, you must first understand what mental toughness means to a runner.
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Posted January 31, 2013 by sourced
Looking for a good side for dinner tonight? Wanting to eat more vegetables? Try this recipe and let us know what you think.
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Posted January 23, 2013 by sourced
If you love running with your dog, Devitt has a few helpful suggestions to make sure the experience is enjoyable for both you and your pooch.
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Posted January 21, 2013 by sourced
Nasty weather, running during dark hours, traveling, whatever the reason you have to run on a treadmill, here are a few great tips to prevent boredom.
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Posted January 19, 2013 by sourced
Sciatic pain is not a diagnosis, but a symptom of another problem. With a little patience and understanding, runners can find the root cause and treat the condition.
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Posted January 16, 2013 by sourced
Nothing can sideline your training like a bad cold or the flu, and both run rampant this time of year. But your immune system has a complex network in place to keep you healthy–if you fuel it well.
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Posted January 8, 2013 by sourced
GoGoRunning now has a physical meting space, Just Sports! On January 2, 2013 GoGoRunning President Powell Fulton and Founder Coach Jay Stephenson purchased Just Sports and Tennis!
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Posted January 5, 2013 by sourced
Race day is special not just for what happens, but because it’s the culmination of months of training and focus. While race day is all about execution, all the training leading up to this point determines the nature of your race.
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Posted January 2, 2013 by sourced
Setting running goals is a great way to stay motivated to run, and the start of a new year is the perfect time to think about what you want to accomplish. Here are some tips for setting attainable goals.
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Posted December 30, 2012 by sourced
Tens of millions of people will make resolutions this year, many of them centered around health and well-being. From eating better, strength training, to running a few times a week – New Year’s goals about getting in better shape are the most common.
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Posted December 29, 2012 by sourced
Medals, records, surprises and more; who produced the #1 moment?
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Posted December 29, 2012 by sourced
I find that most triathletes tend to respond to the off-season in one of two ways. Some take too much time off and get totally out of shape and others keep training hard and are seen running intervals at the track.
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Posted December 19, 2012 by sourced
Many triathletes generally avoid the junk—no processed foods, no simple sugars, just good whole foods—in their daily diets. But all of this tends to end on race day where gels, protein bars and sport drinks fuel athletes toward the finish line.
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Posted December 17, 2012 by sourced
If you love braving the elements and hearing the call of the wild, a little preparation can enable you to run strong through the winter.
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Posted December 13, 2012 by sourced
Need to find a gift for a runner this Christmas? Look no further and check out these creative gift ideas.
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Posted December 10, 2012 by sourced
“A lot of people will you tell you to be a leader, but sometimes it’s good to be a follower,” said 2012 United States Olympian Janet Cherobon-Bawcom on Thursday night at the 2012 GoGo Running All-Area High School Cross Country Banquet.
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Posted December 7, 2012 by sourced
Winter is one of my favorite times to run. I’ll take the beauty of fresh tracks on new snow over slogging through heat and humidity any day. But not everyone agrees.
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Posted December 5, 2012 by sourced
Despite the seemingly innocuous nature of calf muscle strains, they pose a serious threat to runners and triathletes. Sound decision making during the early stages of the injury process coupled with a thorough rehabilitation program, can help an athlete heal.
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Posted November 13, 2012 by sourced
Instead of analysis jargon, this article describes developing the knack for the high-end, steady running that is a staple element (perhaps the key ingredient) of actually getting in shape!
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Posted November 6, 2012 by sourced
When should I use ice on an injury and when should I use heat? I get conflicting answers when I ask the question.
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Posted November 5, 2012 by sourced
The cool down seems like such a normal/given thing. It’s a rite of passage to be able to be done for the day. It’s so ingrained that no one asks the question why anymore.
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Posted October 30, 2012 by sourced
Running is supposed to be fun. It’s a challenge, both physically and mentally, but the sense of accomplishment is the reasoning behind why it’s fun. You put in a great deal of effort each week to maintain, or build, your mileage and speed.
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Posted October 15, 2012 by sourced
Race results for the GoGoRunning Rome Area XC Meet and Viking Open on October 13.
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Posted October 12, 2012 by sourced
By Matt Fitzgerald | Active.com
The duel between triathlon legends Dave Scott and Mark Allen at the 1989 Ironman World Championship is remembered as one of the greatest races in the history of endurance sports. In that race the longtime rivals swam, biked, and ran neck and neck for eight full hours until, with 1.7 miles [...]
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Posted October 11, 2012 by sourced
How many calories do you need to run an ultra? What about recovery and pre-race fuel? Read to learn more about what fuel is right for you.
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Posted October 7, 2012 by sourced
Recently, a promising young distance runner named Ben did a fitness test at a local gym to determine his VO2 max. The gym didn’t explain that his VO2 max was not actually being measured, but just predicted from a formula.
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Posted October 5, 2012 by sourced
Struggling to find running motivation? In a lull? We all hit lows and hit the snooze or skip the evening run. Instead of getting stuck on the coach, here some tips to get you back on track.
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Posted October 1, 2012 by sourced
As a lifelong runner with a basic understanding of human physiology, I thought I’d heard the litany of possible running injuries — and experienced most of them. But the diagnosis I got this year took me by surprise: glutes not firing.
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Posted September 28, 2012 by sourced
By Matt Fitzgerald | Active.com
The duel between triathlon legends Dave Scott and Mark Allen at the 1989 Ironman World Championship is remembered as one of the greatest races in the history of endurance sports. In that race the longtime rivals swam, biked, and ran neck and neck for eight full hours until, with 1.7 miles [...]
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Posted September 26, 2012 by sourced
There are at least 7 physiological benefits to long runs, and there are other advantages as well. Let’s start with the physiology.
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