Team Race Recap – 26 Sept 2022
Strong weekend of racing from sprints to 50k ultras for @MQ, @john-sims, and @arianna-werts. The weekend kicked off with John tackling the Three Sisters 50k, his second 50k this season. Throughout the race, which features 3700ft of climbing and 4700ft of quad-busting descent, he set a new PR for his trail marathon and the 50k distance while improving […]
Choosing and Wearing the Right Swim Goggles
It is that age-old question, which goggles should I buy? Here are some tips for choosing and wearing those goggles correctly. 1. Try before you buy. Take the goggles out of the package, place over your eyes and press to your face. If they do not stick or they fall off immediately, they are not […]
2021 Clash Daytona Sprint
Athlete: Robin Chapman Event: Clash Daytona Sprint Date: 12/4/21 Distance: Sprint Race Priority: B/C Result: 7 of 14(AG) CTL: 66 TSB: -8 HRV: 7.9 day of Temp (High/Low): 75/62 Wind: 2mph from the West Humidity: 81% Report On a scale of 1 to 10, (1 = poor, 10 = exceptional), how would you rate this […]
Overcoming adversity: Ops Group Soldier earns 2016 USA Triathlon Military Sport Award
Article reposted from the Guardian. By CHUCK CANNON, Guardian editor FORT POLK, La. — Capt. David Mudek, Joint Readiness Training Center Operations Group, is the recipient of the 2016 Military Sport Award, presented by USA Triathlon, which recognizes the multisport successes achieved by men and women of the U.S. armed forces. Mudek, a 2007 graduate […]
2021 Augusta Ironman 70.3 Race Report
Wind Conditions Introduction Event: Ironman Augusta 70.3 Date: 26 September 2021 Distance: 70.3 Triathlon Race Priority: 1 Result: 19 of 221 (AG) CTL: 125 TSB: 21 HRV (rMSSD – Day, 7-Day, 30-Day): 62.8, 77.6, 97.4 Temp (High/Low): 78/57 (12:30PM / 7AM finish & start) Wind: 2 mph N gusting 5 mph Humidity: 91% at start […]
Burnout in Florida: How Old Habits Cost Me IM70.3 Florida
I couldn’t be more excited getting back into racing this year. First on my docket was IM70.3 Florida in Haines City on April 18th, 2021. I left Fayetteville early to get to Haines City and settle in with plenty of time that Thursday. Leading up to race day, I thought I was doing everything right. […]
Challenge Daytona 2020 Race Report
Introduction Athlete: Kevin Haugh Event: Challenge Daytona Middle Distance Date: 05 Dec 2020 Distance: 70.3 Triathlon Race Priority: 1 Result: 41 of 80 (AG) CTL: 109 TSB: 14 HRV (rMSSD – Day, 7-Day, 30-Day): No Data Temp (High/Low): 68/63 Wind: 8 gusting 12 from NW Humidity: ~79% Report On a scale of 1 to 10, […]
Effects of Beta-Alanine Supplementation on Physical Performance for Endurance Athletes
A group of researchers did a meta-analysis of human-based studies of Beta-Alanine (BA) supplementation and the effects on the aerobic endurance training zone (60-100% VO2max). The study was the first of its kind, given that most studies on BA are looking at short-duration performance. The study confirmed a marginal gain from BA supplementation that may impact elite or competitive athletes competing […]