With the current outbreak of Coronavirus, many if not all events have sadly been canceled. With much of our training focusing on working towards the goal of a specific race, it can be easy to feel frustrated and hit pause on all training. Well, here at Kitbrix we are here...
Climate Change Is Slowing You Down
I recently got the following press release from RunRepeat which I thought I would share with you. It talks about how climate change is slowing down runners and triathletes. Read on... New Study A new study from RunRepeat, however, aimed at dissecting what actually happens to runners in increased heat and...
Is the Marathon Boom Ending?
The sport of running has experienced a steady rise in participants since the 1990s; then a boom during the ‘08 recession. And it has been widely speculated in the last several years that this boom may be ending as more and more millennials are choosing not to run. Insidious Threat...
What Happens After Ironman? By Lisa Moran
Here's a story of a young woman who completed her first Ironman. Find out what happened after that... Lisa Moran….you are an Ironman. These are the magical words I dreamt about for the one year leading up to Louisville Ironman 2018. On the cold and wet evening of October 14,...
Javelina Jundred 100km
In this 16th edition of the costumed, “Party in the desert”, the Javelina 100 Mile race is a qualifier for Western States 100 (and offers UTMB points). That in itself draws ultrarunners who dream of toeing the start line of one of North America’s most coveted ultras (second largest in...
Which Protein is Better for Recovery: Whey or Casein?
Which Protein is Better for Recovery: Whey or Casein? Submitted by PacificHealth Labs The enormous benefits of adding protein to a sports and recovery drink are well-documented. However all protein is not the same. The specific properties of a protein are dependent on its amino acid profile. A question often raised in sports...
Ironman Canada Race Review by Imei Hsu
Having read through a few race reports posted by other finishers of the 2018 Ironman Canada course, I feel bolstered to stand my ground with my description of the race being a battleground of survival. Because of illness in the taper weeks before race day on July 29, I surprised...
The Triathlete’s Mind Game by Dan Schaefer Ph.D
The Triathlete's Mind Game by Dan Schaefer Ph.D Imagine, for a moment, that you are standing on the beach preparing to enter the water for your swim. Looking out into the water you see it covered with floating debris. Fifty gallon drums, railroad ties, slicks full of garbage, plastic debris...
Where Are The Safest (and Worst) Places to Ride a Bike?
Where are the safest (and worst) places to ride a bike? When I was in my 20's, I would ride my bike around Manhattan and felt completely safe! Today, I may go to Central Park, but forget about riding on the street! Unfortunately, I don't even feel safe riding on...
Does a High Fat, Low Carb Diet Improve Endurance Performance?
Does a high fat, low carb diet improve endurance performance? I recently hired a nutritionist. She was highly recommended by a friend so I decided to give her a try. I had tried Weight Watchers and some other "diets" and nothing seemed to be working. The only thing I know...