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Packing My Bike to go to Ironman Germany
This was for a Trek road bike with aero bars. Packing different types of bikes, for instance a tri bike would require slight variances. Also, if you can ship direct to a bike shop for re-assembly, then you wouldn’t need to pack any tools. (But make sure they can re-pack the bike for you also!) [...]
Climb to the top
7 Tips for Climbing to the Top By Josh Horowitz Unlike other aspects of cycling, climbing success is considered by most to be almost 100 percent dependent on fitness and natural ability. But in reality, climbing is a much more subtle and complicated skill that encompasses not just fitness, but strategy and psychology. Over the [...]
Proof is on the Podium!
TRIMORE Fitness athletes use CompuTrainers to not only improve their bike, but to also give them a strong run. Many times we see our clients that attend our RST Classes regularly end up with a similar bike split from previous years. The major difference being they are dramatically more efficient on the bike. They end [...]
How to buy your first bike?
Top “Three” questions I get asked: • Should I get a road or tri bike? • Were should I buy my bike? • What is the difference between carbon fiber, aluminum, titanium and steel? We have come up with a sure way for you to find the right bike! Plan on going to Three different [...]
Marin County Triathlon is Challenging!
The Marin County Triathlon (http://www.marintriathlon.com/ ) is a fantastic race, with one of the most challenging Swim Courses in Northern California. Tides affect this race swim just as much if not more than the Escape From Alcatraz swim. So much so that race day and start time is determined by when the tides will be optimum for the race.
SF Business Journal – Article
The software company, headquartered in San Rafael, has made active sports a part of its culture, and counts hundreds of athletes among its 1,500 employees. More than 100 employees race in the annual Corporate Challenge, which pits company against company in a 3.5 mile running race. The company’s CEO, Carl Bass, holds a three-on-three basketball tournament every year and the company hosts a department vs. department annual softball tournament and has hosted an international soccer tournament, where teams compete from Autodesk offices all over the world.
Pre-Race Jitters
The sport of triathlon can be exciting, exhilarating, and empowering. It consists of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Most triathletes train hard to make sure they are in shape and ready to go on race day. Often, with all of the focus on physical training, the mental aspect is overlooked. It is a well known fact that the mental aspect of training is as important as the physical and can make or break a successful triathlon performance. Two significant components of mental training take place before and after the race.
Race Done, Now What?
Nothing is quite as exciting as training for a triathlon, especially if it is your first one. You experience yourself becoming more fit and more toned each day. You are losing fat and building muscle. You are swimming, biking and running further and faster than you ever imagined you could. You’ve met a whole new group of enthusiastic, athletic friends. You have an energetic and supportive coach. You are having the time of your life!
Tips on Exercising in the Rain
When buying real estate, the saying goes: “location, location, location.” When it comes to exercising in the rain, the key words are: “apparel, apparel, apparel.” To get outside and get moving, follow these simple steps.
Common Terms Used in Triathlons
Common Terms Used in Triathlons shares with the reader acronyms and phrases often used to described Triathlon activities.