Blog Feed: Triathlon Training is Fun

Training for a Triathlon – Becoming the Best Just Got Easier!

Published on 2011-08-03 12:29:36

If you’ve just started training for a triathlon then you’ve come to the right place. I’ve got plenty of free material to get you started! A triathlon consists of 3 parts: Running Biking Open Water Swimming To become a master at the triathlon you must have a good triathlon training workout routine. It’s not difficult [...]

Join me Sept 17 & 18 for the Galloway Captiva Triathlon!

Published on 2011-07-17 21:10:05

� Be sure to mark your calendars for the… Galloway Captiva Triathlon at the beautiful South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island on September 17 (Saturday) and September 18 (Sunday)! On Saturday, there will be a kids race, and on Sunday the adult sprint! Expect: clear waters, flat, fast biking, and a beautiful run course! [...]

7 Tips to Help You Shop for a Triathlon Bike

Published on 2011-05-16 14:48:46

Over the past few months, I’ve given you details on how to go about purchasing a new triathlon bike. So if you are considering getting a sweet new ride, you should consider these tips to make sure that you are getting the bike that will suite y

Choosing a Triathlon Bike #7: Getting the Proper Accessories

Published on 2011-05-02 14:28:33

Finally, on your bike shopping adventure, you must not forget to accessorize. This is the 7th tip in our series: “7 Road Bike Shopping Basics” which is also available as a FREE eBook at www.GearedUp.biz/ebooks/7-road-bike-shopping-basics. When yo

Choosing a Triathlon Bike #6: – Getting a Proper Bike Fit

Published on 2011-04-18 14:16:07

After you have decided on the type and cost of your bike it is very important to be properly measured and fit so it works well with your body style. This is the 6th tip in our series: “7 Road Bike Shopping Basics” which is also available as a FRE

Choosing a Triathlon Bike #5: The Test Drive

Published on 2011-04-04 14:02:38

Once you’ve found a trustworthy bike shop and you’ve decided on a bike that fits your style, riding goals, and price range… This is the 5th tip in our series: “7 Road Bike Shopping Basics” which is also available as a FREE eBook at www.Gear

Choosing a Triathlon Bike #4: Deciding How Much to Spend

Published on 2011-03-21 13:39:26

When it comes to choosing a triathlon bike, deciding how much to spend isn’t an exact science. This is the 4th tip in our series: “7 Road Bike Shopping Basics” which is also available as a FREE eBook at www.GearedUp.biz/ebooks/7-road-bike-shopp

Choosing a Triathlon Bike #3: With So Many Choices, How Can You Decide?

Published on 2011-03-07 12:05:24

Buying a bike is similar to buying a computer. The choices are endless and can be overwhelming! This is the 3rd tip in our series: “7 Road Bike Shopping Basics” which is also available as a FREE eBook at  www.GearedUp.biz/ebooks/7-road-b

Choosing a Triathlon Bike #2: Two Other Popular Styles of Bikes

Published on 2011-02-21 15:52:56

To determine what type of triathlon bike you will need, you must first determine what type of riding you will be doing. This is the 2nd tip in our series: “7 Road Bike Shopping Basics” which is also available as a FREE eBook at www.GearedUp.biz/e

Choosing a Triathlon Bike: #1 How to Shop For A Bicycle.

Published on 2011-02-07 15:28:04

Are you ready to become a cyclist? This is the 1st tip in our series: “7 Road Bike Shopping Basics” which is also available as a FREE eBook at www.GearedUp.biz/ebooks Or, perhaps you are ready to get back into biking? We want to make sure that yo

Are You in The Market for A New Road Bike?

Published on 2011-01-24 12:44:55

If you’re looking to get a new Road bike in order to begin your cycle training, …then you’ll need to know these 7 bike shopping basics. Cycling is a brilliant exercise for Building fitness Improving health Generally enhancing your overall well

Are You Afraid of Exercise Burnout?

Published on 2011-01-10 08:46:13

Luckily for you, there are ways in which you can… catch and prevent exercise burnout. It’s as simple as checking out these quick tips on catching and preventing overtraining in your exercise routine. Overtraining Symptoms That You Need To Look Ou

Rest & “Regulation” – Preventing Burnout Before it Happens to You

Published on 2011-01-03 08:42:23

As with almost anything health related… prevention is the key. This is also true for overtraining and exercise burnout. If you are looking for a training schedule that incorporates rest into it then you might want to check out a training schedule d

“Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself” – Knowing Your Overtraining Limits

Published on 2010-12-27 08:41:08

One of the ways to prevent overtraining is to… monitor signals from your body, as well as your mood, as you train each week-and especially following races or big events. You will want to keep an eye out for early signs of burnout, which include you

Diagnosing Burnout, What You Need To Keep An Eye On To Avoid Overtraining

Published on 2010-12-20 08:39:47

There are a few other factors that can… contribute to burnout as well. Are you getting proper hydration and nutrition? Have you been working out several days in a row? Are you training at high levels during times of heightened stress? Any of the ab

Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Lack of Sleep Can Damage Your Exercise Routine

Published on 2010-12-13 08:37:34

Lack of sleep or inadequate rest is the number two… cause of overexertion. If you are feeling wasted and drained of energy, then this is probably affecting you. You will notice your sleep patterns change. If you are going to bed earlier than usual

Overtraining Symptoms That You Need To Look Out For

Published on 2010-12-06 08:35:37

The number one cause of burnout is… excessive overload or simply doing too much, too soon, too fast. You can quickly get overexcited and attempt to do more than your body can handle. You can catch these overtraining symptoms through monitoring your

Are You Overtraining? There are No Benefits to Burning Yourself Out

Published on 2010-11-29 08:33:55

Exercise overtraining or burnout is always… easier to spot in someone else than ourselves. Seeing others struggling to finish a workout or recognize signs of fatigue is easy. Failing to differentiate our own training pitfalls is the hard part. Ther

Open Water Swimming: Make Sure You Have Fun While Training and Competing.

Published on 2010-10-05 07:42:39

So you want to start… Open Water Swimming, probably in preparation for your triathlon. Well in order to start training for the open water, you are probably going to want to do a little research. It’s a good idea to have an idea of what yo

Open Water Swimming Tip 7 – Have Fun, That’s What it’s Really About

Published on 2010-09-28 05:37:22

Whether you’ve just finished a triathlon or just signed up for one… …the most important thing that you need to remember is to have fun. If you aren’t having fun getting ready for the open water swimming portion of your triathl