Archive for the 'Triathlon' Category

Firefly Supernova - be safe and be seen!

Monday, October 23rd, 2006

With the onset of darker mornings and the evenings getting shorter and shorter, it’s time to start thinking about safety on the roads. In addition to wearing an ID tag by RoadID, it’s also advisable to wear as much reflective clothing as you can. Many running shoes and items of apparel are already decorated with […]

Sweat GUTR - the ultimate sweatband solution

Thursday, July 13th, 2006

So, summer is here, you love to run or bike outside, but you’re tired of sweat running into your eyes and blurring your vision. You’ve tried traditional sweatbands, running caps, bandanas and all the latest “gimmicks” on the market, but nothing works. Sound familiar? Enter the Sweat GUTR, a PVC band that channels sweat away […]

Hammer Food Bar

Sunday, June 4th, 2006

The tasty Hammer Bars are perfect as a pre-race meal, post workout recovery food or healthy snack anytime. They can also be used to complement your liquid fueling regimen for extended exercise periods. The Hammer Bar is available in two delicious flavors: Almond Raisin and Chocolate Chip, both offering 220 calories of energy for $2.49!

Your First Triathlon by Joe Friel

Monday, May 15th, 2006

I still vividly remember my first triathlon “way back” in the year 2000 and how scary it all was. Will I be able to finish the swim? Will I find my bike in the transition area? Will I get busted for “drafting” Will I have any legs left for the run? These were just some […]

“Steve Speirs, you are an Ironman!”

Tuesday, July 27th, 2004

At around 7:20pm on Sunday July 25th, 2005, my dream of becoming an Ironman finally became a reality. With 140.6 miles of swimming, biking and running behind me, I crossed the finish line in 12 hours, 19 minutes and 58 seconds. What a feeling! My race stats can be seen below and a full race […]

Ironman Training Performance Plan Week #26

Sunday, July 25th, 2004

Monday 19th July 2004 - Sunday 25th July 2004
Monday: Run 1:00 M1(20)
Tuesday: Swim 0:45 E(Speed)
Wednesday: Bike 1:00 M1(15)
Thursday: Run 0:30 S2
Friday: Swim 0:30 E(Speed)
Saturday: Brick Bike 0:45 S4, Run 0:15 S2
Sunday: Ironman USA Lake Placid!
Weekly Training Hours 04:45
Weekly Training Hours by Sport
Strength 0:00, Swim 1:15, Bike 1:45, Run 1:45

Ironman USA Lake Placid Run Course [26.2 miles]

Tuesday, July 20th, 2004

Ironman USA Lake Placid Bike Course [112 miles]

Tuesday, July 20th, 2004

Ironman USA Lake Placid Swim Course [2.4 miles]

Tuesday, July 20th, 2004

Well, as race day approaches, I’m starting to think more and more about what I have ahead of me. The 2.4 mile swim will be the first challenge of the day. Initially when I signed up for Ironman USA, the swim leg concerned me the most. I’ve never been a strong swimmer and the days […]

Ironman Training Performance Plan Week #25

Sunday, July 18th, 2004

Monday 12th July 2004 - Sunday 18th July 2004
Monday: Strength 1:00 SM
Tuesday: Swim 1:00 E(Speed), Run 0:45 E2
Wednesday: Strength 1:00 S5
Thursday: Swim 0:45 E2, Run 0:45 E2
Friday: Day off
Saturday: Brick Swim 1:15 M, Bike 2:00 (text), Run 1:00 (text)
Sunday: Bike 1:00 E2
Weekly Training Hours 10:30
Weekly Training Hours by Sport
Strength 1:00, Swim 3:00, Bike 4:00, Run […]