Ever been confused by some of the exercise lingo used when runners or triathletes are chatting? Or perhaps you’re struggling to figure out what some of the terminology in running magazines mean? If you’ve ever wondered what those strange words and phrases mean, check out this guide to running and triathlon lingo. Foot strike – This…
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Ashland Sprint Triathlon Race Review & Recap
On Sunday, June 15th, I completed the Ashland Sprint Triathlon. This is the first time I’ve done this race, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Of course, the night before the race, I do my normal googling of course maps and race reviews, which pretty much always causes me to freak out. I was…
Free Kids Triathlon Clinics in Massachusetts this June!
Got kids? Why not give them the opportunity to learn how to become a triathlete?! I mentioned in an earlier post that I partner with New England Kids Triathlon, which strives to increase childhood fitness (and fun!) through the sport of triathlon. This year, their event takes place on July 20, 2014 at MIT in…
Coast Guard Duathlon Race Review & Recap
Today was my first “-athlon” – either duathlon or triathlon – of the season, the Coast Guard Duathlon. I was supposed to have done Race of Rams earlier in May, but my hip was bothering me and I didn’t want to take a chance on injuring myself. I’m glad I waited, because I felt really…
New England Kids Triathlon
I wanted to take a few minutes today to share an event I’m really passionate about – the New England Kids Triathlon. While a lot of kids participate in organized sports, there are plenty of children that shy away from team sports for a variety of reasons – so I love the idea of getting…