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Farm to Fork Fondo: Everything You Need to Know + Promo Code!

April 3, 2017 by Chrissy Carroll 45 Comments

Looking for a cycling event to add to your race calendar? The Farm to Fork Fondo series boasts 6 scenic locations in New England with race 4 different race distances (for beginners through advanced). Each aid station is at a farm with local tasty treats! | Cycling Motivation | Cycling Training | Fitness Travel Destinations

Disclosure:  This post is sponsored.  I have partnered with Farm to Fork Fondo again as a ride ambassador this season. It’s officially spring time, which means only another few months until the Farm to Fork Fondo series kicks off!  I’m thrilled to be partnering with them as a ride ambassador again this year, as this…

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5 Volunteer Activities for Runners and Triathletes to Give Back

March 23, 2017 by Chrissy Carroll 24 Comments

These 5 volunteer activities are perfect for runners and triathletes looking for ways to give back. Some great organizations and ideas here including volunteer work with both kids and adults! | Volunteer opportunities | Volunteer ideas | Running |

If you’re an athlete or are passionate about fitness, I’m sure you have a high level of appreciation for what exercise and sports do for your body, mind, and overall health.  But what about combining your love of fitness with volunteer activities to give back to the community?  In fact, doing so may benefit your…

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9 Reasons to Race the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon! {Sprint and Olympic Distances!}

March 15, 2017 by Chrissy Carroll 36 Comments

Thinking about training for a triathlon? The Boston Triathlon is a perfect event for beginners and experienced triathletes alike. With sprint and Olympic distances, a flat course, and free beer at the finish – this is a race you’ll want to add to your calendar this year!

Disclosure:  This post is sponsored on behalf of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon.  As always, all opinions are my own. At the end of 2016, I was pretty crushed that I didn’t make it onto any of the charity teams I was hoping to run with in the Boston Marathon.  I felt like 2017…

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Hydration During Exercise: Tips for Runners and Triathletes!

March 2, 2017 by Chrissy Carroll 13 Comments

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Hydration is important for everyone, but especially for runners and triathletes.  On an everyday basis, the water you drink moistens tissues (like those of the eyes and mouth), lubricates joints, maintains the correct body temperature, prevents constipation, and more.  And during training and events, proper hydration helps reduce the risk of two undesirable situations –…

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Filed Under: Fitness, Run & Tri, Nutrition, Running, Triathlon, Wellness + Travel Tagged With: fitness, hydration, running, sports nutrition, triathlon

What causes muscle cramps? The answer may surprise you…

February 9, 2017 by Chrissy Carroll 25 Comments

Struggling with muscle cramps in your legs during running, cycling, or other workouts? Find out what causes muscle cramps during exercise in this article, along with suggestions for preventing them and possible remedies and relief.

Most athletes – at one time or another – have experienced muscle cramps.  Whether it happens out on the course or comes as a “charlie horse” while resting later, it’s never a fun experience.  So what causes muscle cramps?   If you scour the internet, you can find tons of anecdotal stories – most related…

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Filed Under: Fitness, Run & Tri, Nutrition, Running, Triathlon, Uncategorized, Wellness + Travel Tagged With: fitness, muscle cramps, running, sports nutrition, triathlon

5 Best Triathlon Training Books

January 26, 2017 by Chrissy Carroll 31 Comments

Looking for triathlon training books to help you get ready for your next race? These 5 books are perfect for beginner to advanced triathletes; from sprint to ironman distances.

When I first started training for triathlons, I didn’t use any kind of books or plans or anything to help me train.  I just got out there and made sure to run/bike/swim somewhat regularly, and figured that would get me to the finish.  And it totally did.  For most beginners (like myself at the time),…

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Should you drink coffee before workouts? It may depend on your genes.

January 19, 2017 by Chrissy Carroll 23 Comments

Should runners and triathletes drink coffee before workouts? Will some caffeine before a race help you perform better? This post breaks down the science about caffeine as a performance enhancer, including new research about genetics and caffeine metabolism.

Most of you runners and triathletes probably know that caffeine is widely accepted as a performance enhancer.  Though the jury is still out on the exact mechanism, it is believed that caffeine functions in several ways related to endurance performance.  It likely has a role reducing perception of fatigue by impacting certain receptors in the…

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Filed Under: Fitness, Run & Tri, Nutrition, Running, Triathlon, Wellness + Travel Tagged With: caffeine, fitness, running, sports nutrition, triathlon

8 ways to fit fitness into your crazy schedule

January 5, 2017 by Chrissy Carroll 16 Comments

Are you finding it hard to fit fitness into your crazy schedule? This post has 8 tips for finding time to workout! Whether you’re a beginner at the gym or an athlete looking to ramp up training, you can find advice for fitting exercise routines in your schedule.

Whether you’re a very experienced triathlete trying to amp up your training, or you’re new to the gym scene and you’re trying to get in a routine – finding time to fit fitness into a busy schedule can be tough.  These days it seems we’ve all got a crazy number of commitments.  Think work, kids,…

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5 Essential Pieces of Winter Running Gear

November 29, 2016 by Chrissy Carroll 20 Comments

These 5 pieces of winter running gear will help you to pound the pavement all winter long! Great tips for runners and triathletes who want to do more outdoor workouts during the cold weather.

Disclosure:  This post about winter running gear is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Mizuno. All opinions are my own. I used to be one of those people that never understood why people would want to run in the cold.  {To be truthful, I used to be one of those people that never understood…

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Should you run by time or distance?

November 17, 2016 by Chrissy Carroll 20 Comments

Wondering whether you should run for time vs. distance? This post breaks down the benefits of each method so you can decide how to train best for your next road race or triathlon!

When it comes to running, a lot of athletes ask whether they should train by miles or by minutes. There’s not actually a clear cut answer to this question. There are benefits to both training methods depending on the type of training, your running speed, and other factors. Here’s my breakdown of the pros of…

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