I first heard the name Ben Greenfield back in April while searching for triathlon related podcasts on iTunes. I listen to podcasts to help pass the time while I am doing my long rides on the indoor bike. Ben has a podcast called “Ben Greenfield Fitness”. This weekly podcast gives lots of good info on […]

Relax, running IS good for your body. It sheds fat and makes your body lean and your heart strong. But, it does have some side effects…see if any of these issues sound familiar: Runners Trots – Thought I’d start off with the fun one! When you run, your intestines get jostled around and move any […]

During every run and ride now my mind seems to drift towards next year’s Ironman. It’s only been 6 days since I signed up, but this race, which according to the handy countdown clock to the left of this post is still 356 days away, is dominating my thoughts as I train. As difficult as […]

E-mail confirmation of my 2011 Louisville Ironman Registration: I’ve registered for lots of triathlons and road races over the last few years, but this one was definitely unique. Typically you are just asked your name, age, and your USAT Member number. The Ironman registration asked a total of 30 questions. Here’s some of the things […]

With the end of the 2010 Louisville Ironman less than 48 hours in the rear-view mirror, I thought I might share some facts about this years race. 2,951 people started the race 2,154 people finished the race Almost 1 in every 4 people that started the race, didn’t finish it The average age was 37 […]

As I’m typing this Paul Ambrose is running down the chute on his way to his first Ironman title! The crowd, which is huge at 4th Street Live! is going crazy as they welcome him to the line. It has been quite a day for the 26-year-old who is a citizen of Great Britain. Paul […]

In less than 48 hours, over 2500 of the world’s triathlete’s will be racing in here in Louisville. With only eight official Ironman races in the continental United States each year, it’s not hard to see why people get excited about having the chance to see and/or participate in one that takes place in your […]

So in the last six posts, I’ve covered key aspects of mental training that are often neglected. I’ve just scratched the surface on this topic. The book is over 280 pages long, so obviously, if anything I’ve written has peaked your interest, go buy the book. It’s called The Triathlete’s Guide to Mental Training by […]

This is part 6 of 6 looking into the mental factors discussed in “The Triathlete’s Guide to Mental Training”. The six factors are motivation, confidence, intensity, focus, emotions, and pain. Pain can be the ultimate determinant of whether you achieve your goals. Pain offers a powerful and persistent physical warning to your body that is […]

This is part 5 of 6 looking into the mental factors discussed in “The Triathlete’s Guide to Mental Training”. The six factors are motivation, confidence, intensity, focus, emotions, and pain. Emotional aspects of training and racing are often more taxing than the physical ones. During the course of your racing and training you will experience […]