by Anne Marie Sebastiani, Triathlon Coach and Certified Personal Trainer | First my confession: swimming is not my strength. Oh how I wish it were! I really, really do. But what I’ve come to learn over the past few years in triathlon training is you can tell which ladies grew up swimming, and which ones did not. I, my friend, did not…
A Slice of Humble Pie
June 25, 2010 By 10 Comments
by Mary DeLaney, Featured Athlete | I am a big believer in good nutrition. It is an essential element of fitness. However, I am having a hard time working this new item into my daily food diary. Where exactly does Humble Pie fit in? I know for certain that it isn’t a dessert, as it isn’t at all that tasty…
Chandra Krama: Summer Yoga
June 23, 2010 By 5 Comments
by Margaret Burns Vap, Big Sky Yoga Retreats | Summer’s in full swing, and while that means lots of good things, it can also feel a little too hot sometimes. Most of us love the chance to get outdoors more often to enjoy warmer temps and longer days, but too much heat and humidity can feel oppressive…
Dina’s Food Journal: Allergy Elimination Diet
June 18, 2010 By 15 Comments
by Dina Mishev, Featured Athlete | The last time I came to you I was eating cookie dough. Quite a bit of it. With chocolate chips and peanut butter M&Ms in it. What am I eating this time around? Brown rice. With a few pieces of mango, ¼ cup of blueberries, and ¼ of an apple. I know. Crazy, crazy stuff…
Training for a Marathon: Part 1
June 15, 2010 By 22 Comments
by Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Expert Coach & Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher | The marathon is a rite of passage for serious runners and for many non-runners, too: 26.2 miles of self-examination and self-knowledge. It’s also a doable goal for almost everyone, given the right circumstances and build-up. In this series, I’ll talk you through the process…
Holistic Sports Nutrition for Endurance Junkies
June 14, 2010 By 10 Comments
by Aimee Gallo, Featured Athlete | Endurance Sports Season is here! If you are in warmer climes you may have already completed an event or two, but many athletes are now training for fall races and just beginning to get into situations where fueling during the workout becomes essential to performance…
Your Bike Is Calling Your Name
June 9, 2010 By 9 Comments
by Rachel Coleman, Featured Athlete | You know the bike that’s in your garage? Yeah, you know the one. It’s the one that’s hanging upside down and taunting you every time you park your vehicle. Well, it’s summer and it’s time to dust that bike off. It’s time to sit down and RIDE! I know the concerns you have because I have them too…
