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Bicycle Advocacy: The 2012 Colorado Bicycle Summit

trainingpeaks — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:13:00 +0000

Jeremy Duerksen, TrainingPeaks CMO, shares his thoughts on bike advocacy after attending the 2012 Colorado Bicycle Summit, and reminds us that there's still plenty of literal and figurative ground to fight for when it comes to making cycling safer and more accessible in our communities.

Craig Alexander Selects TrainingPeaks as Official Training Software

trainingpeaks — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:17:06 +0000

Craig Alexander, affectionately known as Crowie, has selected TrainingPeaks to be his official training software. Select workout files, including heart rate and power data, will be made available for public viewing and analysis on TrainingPeaks.

Functional Core Strength for Triathletes in 10 Minutes a Day

trainingpeaks — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:47:57 +0000

Functional strength work can help triathletes of all levels overcome muscular imbalances to become stronger, more efficient, and less injury-prone. You can improve your functional core strength in as little as 10 minutes a day with these basic and advanced core workouts. Video tutorial included.

Why and How to Go Paleo

trainingpeaks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:02:20 +0000

Cold turkey? Little by little? What’s the best way to introduce yourself to the beneficial world of the Paleo Lifestyle?

Interview with Tara Costa: From "Biggest Loser" to Ironman Kona

trainingpeaks — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:21:33 +0000

Tara Costa caught America's eye when she lost 155 lbs. on NBC's hit show "The Biggest Loser." But the journey didn't end with the season finale - Tara recently became an Ironman at the World Championships in Kona. We caught up with Tara to talk about motivation, Ironman training, and what's in store for 2012.

Six Things to Consider if You Want to Run an Ultramarathon

trainingpeaks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:14:24 +0000

Are you considering running an ultramarathon but aren't sure if you're "ready"? Matt Hart, professional ultrarunner, writer for TrailRunner magazine, and owner of Coaching Endurance LLC, gives you six things to consider if you want to go over 26.2.

10 Things to Look for in a Good Coach

trainingpeaks — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:47:05 +0000

If you're thinking about taking it to the next level and finding yourself a coach, it can be a little overwhelming trying to sift through the many options and know what to look for. Jen Harrison, USA Triathlon Level 2 Coach, provides some guidance on what to look for to in a good coach.

Race Fueling: How Many Calories Should I Eat?

trainingpeaks — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:44:11 +0000

A while back I wrote a piece on How to Nail Down a Fueling Strategy. One of the points was to dial in the calories, and I suggested a trial and error method. Let’s go into a little more detail on figuring out how many calories you should eat during a race.

Five Tips on Proper Cycling Form

trainingpeaks — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:36:34 +0000

Do you ever think about how you’re sitting on your bike when you’re riding? With proper cycling form, you can ride your bike more efficiently, ride your bike faster, and ride your bike with less elbow, hand, neck, knee, lower back or butt pain. From toes to head (literally), here are five tips on proper cycling form.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Pro Cycling

trainingpeaks — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:33:08 +0000

In their second report from Team Sky training camp in Mallorca, TrainingPeaks co-founders Gear Fisher and Dirk Friel dish the goods on 10 things you didn't know about the world of pro cycling.