All Blog Posts Tagged 'cycling' (17)

As our training volumes increase I provide a few thoughts about cyclist-motorist interactions and attitudes that exist in our auto-dominated society.  We have had several accidents in our community over that last several years.  Cyclists can be the best advocates or worst enemies when it comes to changing attitudes.  Read on...

 

The Snotty Chronicles-Stop Blaming The…

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The following is a recap of Ironman Texas, for the benefit of those ever wanting to complete this race, and for those who believe that anything is possible in life.  Overall, this was an awesome race, including the course, the support, volunteers, the venue and organization. Anyone who says otherwise, has probably done a dozen IM's and is therefore nit-picking.  As a first timer, I enjoyed almost everything about the…

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They say the older you get the wiser you get, then why do the same things still cut us to the core or make us feel so good? Well I had one of those yesterday and it wasn't the good kind, but as every door closes a window opens. I refuse to share the gory details, but lets just say after yesterday I am better today (you know who you are!).

So this morning I was told it was snowing (as I lay in bed at 9) and a friend was going to the gym. I blew it off and went back to sleep for a bit,…

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Cycling Safety Tips - Winter means dark commutes making cycling safety even more important.

Cycling safety is a topic I feel very strongly about, and being both a car driver and cyclist I can see it from both…

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Skimming through his book Racing Weight by Matt Fitzgerald prompted me to write this blog post. Do you ever find yourself swimming, running or cycling to lose weight? Or does weight loss come as a bonus to exercise? The question I get asked a lot is…

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Hey all,

 

I've been blogging almost daily about my Ironman training for nearly 1.5 years.  Today is my first day at iamtri.

It feels like one of those "group support meetings" where I say, "Hi, I'm Ryan.  I, too, am addicted to triathlon."

 

Only I don't know who's going to say "Hi, Ryan" back.  Hopefully someone out there!

 

Here's the link to my blog, in case you want to check it…

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I live in New England and snow has finally settled around where I live. My question is what to expect in winter cycling, as this is my first time. My biggest concern is that the salt will ruin my bike. Will it? Also, is there anything else that I should know about cycling in the winter months.

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Recovery workouts, or easy workouts, are often referred to as junk miles. Then,

of course, there comes along programs that eliminate the "junk." That

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I mentioned a few posts ago, that I reached my breaking point early this year, and… Continue

it warmed up to 45 today so i drug the bike out of the shed and brought to work for a lunchtime ride w/ my pal Brian. it was a very humble start to the year. Brian (who is a frigging stud) dropped me within 2miles of the start before coming back to drag my far arse around the loop and back home. Not sure which is worse my legs or lungs. the really funny part is how great shape I THOUGHT Iwas in before this. Nothing like a big old dose of reality to set you straight.

So, my training partner and I headed out on a ride this past weekend up Rock Creek. It was a little chilly, but once we were properly warmed up, things went well.



On our way back, we joined a cycling team that was out for their weekly ride ("District Velocity" which used to be The Bike… Continue

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(Peoria, IL) - MindsetTriathlon, The World’s Only Triathlon eBookstore Celebrates its Grand Opening With a Writing Contest for Triathletes.



Write a short essay, exploring the meaning of triathlon in your life and you could be published in “The Meaning of Tri” anthology and win a Nu Technology Dolphin 1GB Waterproof MP3 Player with headphones. The top 15 essayists will be chosen for publication and the top 3 will win mp3 players.



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After my swim camp I was pretty fried so this last week was an unscheduled recovery week. Good thing too because this weekend was a brutal one. I had a long, hard run on Saturday followed by an epic brick workout on Sunday.

Check out the video HERE for all the gory details.

I have a video blog that tracks my triathlon training. Check it out if you'd like.



This past week has been rough. I’ve transitioned from my last Base Phase into my first Build Phase. Essentially, I have taken my base distances and added speed and hills to the equation. My body is DEFINITELY feeling it.



Despite being tired and feeling beat up I’m loving it. Had some great workouts this past week including a tough run on Saturday and a fun (interesting) ride on… Continue

I keep a blog on blogspot.com so I figure I can double post, right?! Here is my latest and greatest!





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After a very hot and very long week, I was looking forward to the weekend; which in fact turned out to be just as hot and long! Steve's grad party was Sunday so we were prepping for that all weekend and the day was spent running… Continue