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Start to Finish: Owning the Open Water
May 4, 2008
The first five minutes of a triathlon can be chaotic. Learn how to manage this
hectic time with a smooth entrance and proper pacing.
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Building a fluid freestyle stroke March
24 '08
From stroke length to kicking cadence, freestyle swimming is a fingers-to-toes
endeavor. These drills help you find a smooth and efficient stroke.
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Don't take my breath away Feb
28 '08
Inefficient breathing can disrupt a practice or stymie an open
water swim. Apply these five solutions to control your airflow
while swimming.
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Two-Week Swim Drill Progression
Achieving perfect balance in the water takes time. Incorporate this
drill progression into your pool sessions to fine-tune your stroke
leading into next year.
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Fast Cyclist
PRE-RACE HOMEWORK: KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE
Aug 24, 2008
When you’re serious about competing, the race begins well before the gun
goes off. Learn what two pro cyclists do for their pre-race preparation.
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Tech Talk: Can You Buy Speed?
June 20, 2008
Cycling technology is all about speed. What equipment investments are the most
advantageous for cutting time without emptying your bank account?
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Hit the Hills to Boost Power and Speed
May 4, 2008
Hills. Love 'em or hate 'em, you can't ignore 'em. Use this training guide throughout
the season to transform yourself into a climber.
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Winter Bikes: Building the Perfect Beast!
Saddle time in the winter is essential for a good start to next season. So how
do you outfit a bike to be both durable and practical to your off-season training?
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Dialing in the Perfect Bike Fit
Increase speed and performance in just two hours! No, this isn't a late-night
infomercial. The benefits of a proper bike fit make for lasting improvement.
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Winterize
Your Ride
Just because there's snow, ice and freezing rain in the forecast doesn't mean
you have to stay indoors. Follow these tips for a productive and safe winter
biking experience.
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When
To Change Equipment
The end-of-season wear and tear on your body will also be prevalent
with your gear. This is the perfect time to upgrade your ride,
your wardrobe, or any of the other bits and pieces that go into
tri racing.
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5 TIPS FOR MARATHON PACING
Aug 25, 2088
Most marathoners run the second half of the race slower than the first. Learn
how to keep a steady speed the whole way through with these five tips for proper
pacing.
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Running Physiology and Recovery
May 4, 2008
Muscles need to break down in order to become stronger. Follow these steps to
maximize regeneration and recovery without negative effects.
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Customize Your Shoes With These Tricks March
24 '08
You finally bought a pair of new running shoes that feel great. So
why are they rubbing you the wrong way? Here are simple tricks
for custom-fitting your shoes and relieving that nagging foot pain.
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Winter Training -
Jan 21 '08
Winter can challenge even the most well-intentioned fitness programs.
Reinvigorate your winter workout with these 10 cold weather training
tips.
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Winter Running Tips - Jan 25
'08
A few simple strategies and a firm goal can make
winter running an enjoyable experience. Here are a few ways to get
started.
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Stay On Track
What is the most important thing you can do to successfully achieve
your goals? There's an easy answer, though implementing it takes
work.
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6 Step Plan to Speedy Marathon Recovery
Congratulations, you've finished the marathon! Now what? Complete
marathon recovery takes time.
Here are six tricks that can drastically improve your recovery.
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The Caffeinated Runner
Can the world's most widely used drug achieve positive effects
on race day? Find out the dos and don'ts of being a caffeinated
runner.
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How to Run Your First Marathon
You have a great deal of control over how positive your first
marathon experience will be. Active Expert and Olympian Jeff Galloway
offers first-hand advice on what to do before and after your first
marathon.
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10 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Race
Enormous blisters, crippling cramps, bonking on the bike; some
athletes love telling stories from a ruined race. To make self-sabotaging
easier, here are some tips to ensure your race day is as awful
as possible.
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Boost
your Endurance in 7 Simple Steps
As runners, we all want to increase our endurance, but we're often referring
to two different things: speed and distance. Here are seven simple plans for
running farther and faster.
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20 WAYS TO BE A SMARTER EATER
Aug 24, 2008
Become a better runner with these 20 simple swaps to boost your endurance, cut
fat and calories from your diet, and improve your eating habits.
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Dave Scott's Top 5 Race-day Nutritional
Tips
Aug 24, 2008
Managing your nutritional intake prior to competition can set the stage for a
strong performance. Also important to success is your diet during the event.
Here are five tips to consider when developing a day-of nutrition plan.
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Muscle Cramps: Don't Cramp Your Style
May 4, 2008
Cramps. They're a pain in the butt, leg, side...and they can ruin a run. Here's
how to sidestep muscle cramps for good.
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Dropping
Weight, Not Performance
April 14 '08
Can a cyclist seeking to lose weight burn more calories than they take in and
not suffer a drop in performance?
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The Organic Question
March 24 '08
When should you spend the extra cash to buy organic food? Here's how to weigh
the benefits of making that extra effort.
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What’s Your Healthy Weight?
March 24 '08
Can't fit into your high-school jeans anymore? Most people put on some pounds
as they get older. Here's how to manage your expectations and your weight.
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The Organic Question March
24 '08
When should you spend the extra cash to buy organic food? Here's how to weigh
the benefits of making that extra effort.
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The Effects of Dehydration Feb
28 '08
Come race day, staying well hydrated can be as crucial to success
as your training. Find out why an endurance athlete's body relies
so heavily on fluids.
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Protein: Pros, Cons and Confusion
Athletes who want to build muscles and recover well from workouts are often confused.
How much protein should athletes consume? The following information can help
you optimize your protein intake.
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Shake It Up: Energy and Recovery Nutrients
As an athlete, you have to decide what to eat in order to fuel
optimally for your workout session, and also after--to ensure fast
recovery. Blended drinks score the most points for providing energy
and recovery nutrients for pre- and post-workouts. Here are some
great recipes.
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The Pre-Race Meal
Every meal is important, but no meal is more important than the
one before a race. Eating the right pre-race meal at the right
time ensures that all your hard training doesn't go to waste.
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How to tell when you're over-reaching
or over-training
June 20, 2008
Triathletes are particularly vulnerable to physical overload. Ironman legend
Dave Scott explains why too much training can work against you.
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Fitness Face Off: Strength vs. cardio
June 20, 2008
Whether you want to get buff, torch calories or run the fastest mile ever,
we've decoded which discipline--strength or cardio--you should devote your
sweat to.
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Feeling Fast:
Measuring Rates of Perceived Exertion
June 20, 2008
Heart rate monitors and power meters have come to define serious training. But
how do these tools stack up against the traditional method of determining how
hard you're working?
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Examining Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Part
I
May 4, 2008
Is it possible to fall asleep during training? Find out how a few athletes exceeded
normal levels of exhaustion.
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Examining Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
Part II
May 4, 2008
Cover some of the circumstances leading to their fall into this
abyss, their battles to recover, what helped them recover, warning
signs that alert them when trouble is near and their recommendations
on how to avoid CFS
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Planning Your week to Train Right
March 24 '08
Missing workouts because you can't keep up with your own program? Consider this
approach when trying to create a consistent training schedule.
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Gain
Ground With Strenth Training
Start improving your performance through strength training. Achieve
faster times next year by addressing your weaknesses now.
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Simon Says: Simon Lessing Answers Your
Training Questions
Fresh off his Timberman 70.3 victory, Simon Lessing talks about
excelling at different distances, staying strong through a long
season and why he's not a fan of "training races.
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Customize Your Shoes With These Tricks
March 24 '08
You finally bought a pair of new running shoes that feel great. So why are they
rubbing you the wrong way? Here are simple tricks for custom-fitting your shoes
and relieving that nagging foot pain.
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What’s Your Healthy Weight? March
24 '08
Can't fit into your high-school jeans anymore? Most people put on
some pounds as they get older. Here's how to manage your expectations
and your weight.
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Planning Your week to Train Right March
24 '08
Missing workouts because you can't keep up with your own program?
Consider this approach when trying to create a consistent training
schedule.
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A Loser’s Guide to Winning Feb
28 '08
Let's face it, winning is a lot more fun than losing. Here's
a guide on how to come out on top, even when you're not the fastest
runner on the block.
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A Man’s Guide to Yoga Feb
28 '08
Leave your Sanskrit dictionary and leotard at home. Fitting this
ancient art into your life will improve your athletic and mental
performance—no matter what sport you play.
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Goals, Goals and More Goals - Jan 21 '08
It's time to awaken from our holiday food comas and realize we
need to lose a few pounds. How about doing something different
this diet season?
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Q & A: Are You Ready For An Ironman?
Active Expert Gale Bernhardt answer readers' questions about Ironman readiness,
establishing a training routine and defining "intervals."
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Aged to Perfection: Excellence At Any
Age Is An Inspiration
93-year-old Fauja Singh is the current marathon world record-holder
for runners over the age of 90. His time? 5:40. This record alone
makes you wonder why it is necessary to slow down with age.
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The Gear Junkie: Newton Running Gravity
Shoes
Does the most talked-about innovation in running technology since
the headband live up to the hype? The Gear Junkie puts it to the
200-mile test.
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How To Get The Best Of Fear
It's happened to all of us. There you are, at an event, when
it hits you--paralyzing fear and doubt. Learning to deal with fear
and pushing through resistance is an important skill to overcome
obstacles and reach your goals. Follow this advice from top mental-toughness
trainers on how to handle fear.
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