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[This post is a reprint of the 2018 Boston Marathon race report from our athlete Jill Pescatore. You can see the original post here. Thanks, Jill, for allowing us to repost here!] ~by Jill Pescatore Running the Boston Marathon is always a privilege. Let’s face it running any marathon is pretty special when you turn[…]
If you want to race fast, you need to run fast. But, not all of us can (or want) to get to a track to do our speed work. When running on the road, measuring exact distances can be tricky, especially when satellites don’t want to cooperate. This workout helps you adapt your speed work[…]
~ By Coach Lindsay Leigh The 100 mile distance has intrigued me for years. I only had to decide when the right time would be to toe the line. Up until the start of the 2018 Umstead 100, and even during some moments of the race, I could not quite wrap my head around running[…]
If you are getting ready for your first season of triathlon, you may be wondering what exactly needs to happen when you are in transition from one segment to the next. If you’ve been doing this a while, and can’t seem to nail a fast transition – you may be wondering – how can I make[…]
This is our 6th video in our series of fueling and hydration tips for triathlon and running. Coach Maria reviews sample fueling configurations for different distances – from short course to longer endurance events. She reviews: Sprint through Double Ironman fueling Adapting calorie intake for the bike versus the run Sample products and types of[…]
In the 5th installment of our video series on fueling and hydration for endurance sport, Coach Maria offers tips and tricks for using caffeine as part of your fueling plan. She reviews: Duration of the race and caffeine use Practicing with caffeine to determine tolerance and impact Sources for caffeine intake Tips for using cola
In this fourth video of our fueling & hydration series, Coach Maria offers insights for your fluid and electrolyte intake. She covers: using a sweat test to determine your sweat loss, which can help you identify fluid & electrolyte needs (Note: your goal isn’t 100% replenishment!) understanding how weather impacts hydration needs tallying your total[…]
In this second video of our series on fueling & hydration for endurance sport, Coach Maria reviews how many calories you need for cycling and running. She reviews general guidelines based on: sport specific demands – differences in intake for the bike v. the run body size & calorie needs how to gradually increase your[…]
This video is the third in our series on fueling & hydration. In this video, Coach Maria Simone offers an overview of the general calorie sources for triathlon or running. She reviews: Practicing with options in training to learn what works – it is NEVER too early to start practicing with your fueling & hydration plan.[…]
A concentrated bottle can help you store a large amount of calories in a single bottle, lasting as much as 3 hours. Gone are the mountains of bars, gels and baggies. All you need is a bottle (and to make sure you don’t drop this bottle!). In this video, Coach Maria Simone discusses how to[…]
