Category Archives: Training

Endurance Nation says: OutSeason Key #3 Stop Swimming

I was reading a series put out by Endurance Nation, called Rethinking the Off Season…they call it the OutSeason…click on the Free Resources link to sign up for the free seminar series…a worthy read The first thing that caught my … Continue reading

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Fat burning by ‘fasting’ during exercise

Much has been made of importance of carbohydrates immediately before and during exercise, particularly when it goes over 1 hour in length.  Our page https://irondaughterirondad.com/nutrition/carbs-protein-fat/ summarizes a few of the expert opinions on this. A ‘new study’ seems to contradict … Continue reading

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First run after Ironman

Glad that I waited until a couple of days ago to get that first run in after the Ironman.  Could almost ‘feel’ recently repaired running muscles being called upon for the first time in a while…I think that they were glad for … Continue reading

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How many hours per week training needed for Ironman?

I was listening to a Webinar by Joe Friel (long-time triathlon coaching guru), where he was walking through setting up an Annual Training Plan (ATP) for a 32-year-old, age-group athlete that was hoping to use Ironman Coeur d’Alene 2011 to qualify … Continue reading

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Men’s Only Yoga

Back to yoga on Sunday, I was reminded of my introduction to it. I never stretch…like never…or at least didn’t, until I started going to yoga a few years ago.  A good friend of mine, and local triathlete Chuck Hooker, is … Continue reading

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