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