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It’s fairly common in conversations about triathlon training today to discuss watts, normalized power, TSS, functional thresholds and intensity factors. These terms are all the result of more cyclists using power meters to monitor training intensity and even race efforts.I have been using WKO+ (formerly cycling peaks) for a little while n...
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In our book, Strength Training for Runners, Nikki and I included the single leg squat. It is an exercise that I like to add into a runners program for several reasons:1. It requires you to use a single leg to produce force; this translates well into running which requites this movement to be repeated 1000’s of times.2. It helps develop ...
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This week has been a highly stressful week for most Americans as we watch the financial stability of our banking system challenged, as we fear our retirements being pushed back or dissappear, as our small businesses worry about payrolls and slowing business and as we watch our government operate as usual (ineffectively and unintelligently).It&rs...
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The Chicago Marathon is in 12 days. That means we are 9 days into the taper of the training program. The taper period is starting to be a little stressful for some of the girls that I’ve been coaching.The fears that many of us face in a taper are the same things they seem to be dealing with:a. feeling unfit b. feeling sluggish c. kn...
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Posted by garydDigg! this story.Balance and Athletic Success.fitness, motivation, sports psychology, successful, performance, behavior change, simplicity, dedication3 Comments »The picture above is from this past weekend. The weekend was a good reminder as to what balance can create for your health, sometimes fitness, but may not be a pos...
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Posted by garydDigg! this story.2008 - Rock N Roll Marathon Experience.running, marathon, Rock N Roll Marathon, 50 States Marathon, Arizona, Team in Training1 Comment »I have been spending the past few days in Arizona at the Rock N Roll Marathon. I came as the Team in Training coach for the Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter. For thos...
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Posted by garydDigg! this story.What to wear for a marathon? race day attire suggestionsmarathon, race day, weather, clothingNo Comments »So I’m heading to Arizona tomorrow morning with approximately 25 people to participate in the Rock N Roll Marathon. I’ve been sending an email each day to the group to help ease their anxie...
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Posted by garydDigg! this story.Veterans Park Run - New Fitness TestRunNo Comments »I have not started using the logbook too much yet, but I thought it would be nice to start putting in my “fitness tests”. For those of you that are long time readers, you likely have seen me discuss this before. For those of you new to my thou...
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Posted by garydDigg! this story.Spirit of the Marathon Review.running, marathon, Spirit of the Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Deena Kastor3 Comments »Last night Nikki and I, along with Nikki’s running pals and several other Todd’s Road Stumblers went and saw “The Spirit of the Marathon.”Here’s the trailer from yo...
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Posted by garydDigg! this story.Antartica Marathon Finished!running, marathon, 50 States Marathon, Antartica, north poleNo Comments »Our friend Amie running the marathon in Antartica!Those of you that read my blog have probably seen a few posts where I talk about my desire to run a marathon in every state and DC. Then last year there was ...
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Posted by garydDigg! this story.Hip Strength in Females and Patellofemoral PainStrength Training, running, injury prevention6 Comments »If you have read some of my blog posts lately than you have seen that I have been digesting some research articles related to patellofemoral pain and strength training.One question that could be asked is; ...
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Posted by garydDigg! this story.2002 Jeep Kentucky Adventure Race - Race Reportmountain biking, climbing, adventure, race report, kentucky, rappelling, trail running, paddling, adventure raceNo Comments »*note* This is an old race report that I wanted to include in my blog archive. This was my first attempt at doing an Adventure Race. W...
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Posted by garydDigg! this story.2003 - Pigman Half Ironman Distance Race - Race Reporttriathlon, race report, half-ironman, Pigman, IowaNo Comments »*note* This is an older race report that I wanted to be included in my blog archive. It has been fun to go back and read my thoughts about this race, which was my first half-ironman distance...
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Posted by garydDigg! this story.2005 Tecumseh Trail Marathon - Race Reportrunning, marathon, race report, IndianaNo Comments »*note* This is an old race report that I’m adding. It currently sits on my website and I wanted it included in my blog archive. If you haven’t read it, then go ahead. This was Nikki’s first mara...
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Posted by garydDigg! this story.Derby 1/2 Marathon Running Programrunning, marathon, fitness testsNo Comments »Derby Festival Half Marathon Schedule - use link to view program.The above program is designed to get people ready for the Derby Festival Half Marathon (locals call it “the mini”) in Loisville, Kentucky on April 26, 20...
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As I am still recovering from the EndureChallenge, I have made a significant effort to get my required sleep. What is my required sleep? I’m not completely sure, but I normally function well off of 8.5 to 9 hours. When I get between 6 and 7 hours I really start to struggle and often try to get a nap.The difficult part right now is that ...
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In the personal training studio I use a TRX Suspension Trainer everyday to provide some supplemental exercises. For example, I use it to do chest presses (push ups), rows, assisted squats, one-leg squats and what they call the “power pull”. I like to do many of these exercises as warm up exercises because it uses bodyweight as the ...
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Here’s a few links to where and what the EndureChallenge was:1. How it started - Why guys need to find fitness (and life) milestones 2. When I decided what to do - Celebrating 30 years of living well 3. Great Illini Race Report - iron distance race on Sept 6th, 2008 4. Lake City Marathon Race Report - marathon ran on Sept 13th, 2008I wa...
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So how was I going to approach the marathon at the end of my EndureChallenge journey? It would have been easy to go into the race thinking that all I wanted to do was finish the race, but other than celebrating the transition from my 20’s to my 30’s, I wanted to try and break through some psychological barriers that I’ve devel...
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Posted by garydDigg! this story.Bicycle Advocacy - #2kentucky, walkability, bike trails, bikabilityNo Comments »The Weekly (lexweekly.com) has an article in the April 26 - May 2 issue discussing the opening of the Brighton East Rail Trail.An appropriate addition to the news I mentioned in my “ Bike Trail Advocacy in Lexington ” post.Also check o...
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