The Logistics of a Long Run When Aid is Mandatory By Adam Hodges October 29, 2011 (Boulder, CO) — Thanks to bike jerseys with pockets and bikes with water bottle cages, staying hydrated and fueled during long bike rides tends to be a fairly straightforward task. In contrast, figuring out how to stay hydrated and fueled during long runs always seems to be a challenge. Below … [Read more...] about Long Run Hydration Strategies
Tips for High Altitude Trail Running
Reach New Heights with a Smart Race Strategy September 1, 2011 (Boulder, CO) — There’s nothing quite like running on mountain trails to experience the freedom of running and the breathtaking beauty of the world. And racing on high altitude trails adds a whole new dimension to the competitive challenge of running, dishing out steep ascents and elevation gains that are rarely … [Read more...] about Tips for High Altitude Trail Running
Cadence Counts for Improved Running Form
Optimize Your Stride Rate for More Efficient Running August 1, 2011 (Boulder, CO) — One thing that all elite distance runners have in common is a remarkably similar stride rate. They run at a cadence of about 90 or more steps per foot each minute. This cadence remains similar whether it’s the start of a race, the middle or the finishing kick. The rest of us can learn from … [Read more...] about Cadence Counts for Improved Running Form
IRONMAN Records Fall in Austria
Vanhoenacker Posts Fastest IRONMAN Performance Ever By Adam Hodges July 3, 2011 (Klagenfurt, Austria) – In 1997, Belgian triathlete Luc Van Lierde established a mark that has gone untouched for fourteen years. At IRONMAN Europe in 1997, Van Lierde became the first man to break the 8 hour barrier for the IRONMAN distance by clocking a winning time of 7 hours 50 minutes 27 … [Read more...] about IRONMAN Records Fall in Austria
Tips for a Speedier Recovery
How to Rebound from Hard Training Days July 1, 2011 (Boulder, CO) — Everyone knows that improving athletic performance requires putting in the requisite amount of work during training sessions. Yet given the propensity for type-A athletes to pile on as much training as possible in the quest for greater performance gains, the flip side of the training equation can easily be … [Read more...] about Tips for a Speedier Recovery