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Volunteering in Athletics

Posted by A.J. Nygren on 26th Mar 2018

Volunteering in Athletics

Events don’t happen without volunteers ready and willing to lend a hand. That’s a fact. From the Fun Run 5k Walk/Runs that are found in every town to the mega-exclusive and pricey Ironmans, Swim-Ru …

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Play In the Dirt

Posted by A.J. Nygren on 28th Feb 2018

Play In the Dirt

The virtues of road running are many. The consistency of the surface makes building an aerobic base easy, most places have any number of hills to train on, and being able to lace up and head out yo …

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Recovery Tips and Tricks

Posted by A.J. Nygren on 28th Feb 2018

Recovery Tips and Tricks

Did you know that exercising does not make you fitter? It doesn’t. Instead, it is the recovery from exercising that allows the body to adapt to the stresses put upon it. When you exercise intensely …

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Why do Speedwork?

Posted by A.J. Nygren on 16th Feb 2018

Why do Speedwork?

Speedwork is integral if you want to put the heat on your training friends next Spring. The function of speedwork is often misunderstood. Most think that speedwork is meant to make you faster but re …

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The Triathlete Sports Great Goggle Guide

Posted by A.J. Nygren on 14th Feb 2018

The Triathlete Sports Great Goggle Guide

At Triathlete Sports we have a mind-boggling selection of goggles. It can be hard to choose the right one for your type of swimming, where you will be swimming, and the amount of coverage you …

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Selecting a Cycling Helmet

Posted by A.J. Nygren on 6th Feb 2018

Selecting a Cycling Helmet

Cycling helmets come in many shapes and sizes. Each style has its advantages for certain purposes but all of them are designed to keep you safe in the event of an impact. At Triathlete Sports, we ha …

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Hoka One One Cavu and Mach Preview

Posted by A.J. Nygren on 1st Feb 2018

Hoka One One Cavu and Mach Preview

2018 is an exciting year for Hoka One One! For fans of lightweight, responsive cushioning there are two new models on the way that will have you feel like you’re flying on raceday or quick training …

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Patience

Posted by A.J. Nygren on 1st Feb 2018

Patience

Patience is a difficult thing to cultivate in ourselves but we become more well-rounded people if we can cultivate it well. Waiting for the things we want, in athletics and in regular life can be v …

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How to Breathe While Running

Posted by A.J. Nygren on 24th Jan 2018

How to Breathe While Running

How to Breathe While RunningIn our “How to Breathe While Swimming” post we discussed how swimming has a rhythm and how breathing with that rhythm makes one’s technique more efficient. Running is j …

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Breathing Technique for Swimming

Posted by A.J. Nygren on 15th Jan 2018

Breathing Technique for Swimming

How to Breathe While Swimming Learning to breathe correctly while swimming can take practice. The salt or chlorine can really sting the nostrils of those not used to practicing breath technique. Sw …

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Positivity

Posted by A.J. Nygren on 19th Dec 2017

Positivity

Positivity: A Powerful ToolThey say optimists live longer than pessimists and that they have a higher quality of life. This goes beyond the “glass half full” way of thinking. Maintaining a genuine …

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What is Compression?

Posted by A.J. Nygren on 13th Dec 2017

What is Compression?

On the start line of any race, you will likely see a handful of runners wearing one form or another of compression gear. Some wear compression socks, others, compression tights, and some wearing co …

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