Completing a triathlon is an impressive achievement that requires physical endurance and mental resilience. However, how well you recover significantly affects your performance and long-term health. Proper recovery allows your body to heal and grow stronger, helping you return to training and prevent injury. The proper recovery strategies can be...
12th Journey to Kona: My Ironman Experience by Brad Kirley
I finished the race, and that's what counts. It took me 17 hours, 44 minutes, and 42 seconds to complete it all. While I'm not an official finisher because I exceeded the 17-hour cutoff, being welcomed by the cheering team and seeing my Ironman friends and my wife, Donna, made...
Top Reasons to Use Knee Braces While Cycling
Cycling is a great physical activity for people of all ages. However, most cyclists, especially long-range riders, suffer from frequent knee issues, significantly affecting their ability to enjoy the sport. You may have considered using knee braces if you fall within this category. Then, you may wonder how these accessories...
Navigating Triathlon Training with Spinal Challenges
Undertaking a triathlon is no mean feat; anyone taking part in this grueling race will know the toll it can take on the body. The list of injuries competitors can sustain, from stress fractures and shin splints to sprained ankles and swimmer’s shoulders, is lengthy. Spinal challenges can also present...
Maintaining Weight While Preparing for a Race
Staying lean for a triathlon is about maximizing your body's strength without compromising essential nutrients. This involves adjusting your diet and training routine to remain efficient during the event and training sessions. Emphasizing strategies that support sustained energy release, muscle recovery, and overall health is crucial. A smart approach guarantees...
What Happened on My 100 Mile Bike Ride by Mitch Shapiro
The morning of our 100-mile bike ride in Amherst, Massachusetts was filled with excitement. Participants were chatting with friends, making new ones, preparing their bikes, and grabbing some of the breakfast items set up. Four levels of riding There were four levels of riding: 25, 50, 75 or 100 miles. ...
Pregnancy and a World Class Athlete
"Pregnancy hasn’t slowed me down," says Olympian Jess Learmonth. With just a month until her due date, Jess's eyes are still fixed on Paris 2024. Jess Learmonth is best known for achieving Olympic gold as part of the winning triathlon mixed relay team at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. This September, she’ll have a...
Post Race Recap by Danielle Sullivan
Danielle Sullivan of Iron Fit Endurance raced Ironman Mont Tremblant this season. After the race, she sent out a recap to her athletes. Since it focused on the state of mind during the race, I felt compelled, with her approval, to post. Here it is: I raced Ironman Mont Tremblant....
IM AK Juneau Race Report or What I Did on My Summer Vacation 2022 by Stephen Albright
If you could live your life in one day, would you do it? I have answered yes to that question 17 times at 16 different venues. I have experience, I know what works for me and I have to use it. It is always my experience at an Ironman race...
Gut Health: How to boost your gut health
The way we live our everyday lives can significantly impact our bodies digestive system, and feeling the slightest bit of abdominal pain, cramps or acid reflux may mean it's time to make a few lifestyle changes. More than 40% of the population worldwide suffer from symptoms not related to diagnosable...