Sunday proved to be yet another hot day for racing. In Lincoln Rhode Island at the Tri- Lincoln Sprint, Toby Bennett placed 6th in the 40 -44 age group in a time of 58:02. At the Rev 3 triathlon in Maine Lesley Battle won the Athena division and was 8th. amongst 45-49 age group women setting [...]
We each have our favorite workouts, and we each have workouts we’d prefer to avoid. In the sport of triathlon we each have our favorite sport, and within each sport we have our favorite workout. It is very important to embrace and celebrate opportunities to do workouts that we might not enjoy. Really, who want’s to [...]
Post-exercise nutrition can improve the quality and the rate of recovery after a bout of serious exercise, such as a one hour swimming practice, a weight training session, or a longer run. Signs of poor recovery include fatigue, poor workouts, prolonged muscle soreness, lack of increased strength, and lack of increased muscle mass. Research has shown [...]
What you eat and drink before and during cold-weather exercise can also help you perform your best and stay comfortable and safe. Proper nutrition helps regulate your core temperature, keeps your body warm and provides enough fuel for your working muscles. In warm weather it's easy to sweat to regulate your temperature and remove excess heat, [...]