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December 2012

Join Endurance Nation for the 2013 Season Only 150 Spots Available!

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Endurance Nation will open our doors next week after being closed since the end of October 2012. On Monday, December 31st, the 4000+ members of our waiting list will receive an invitation to create a FREE 7-day trial membership to claim one of only 150 spots available on our 2013 Team.   We will close…

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Three Ways Triathletes Can Handle the Upcoming Holiday Week

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There are few darker / harder times of the year than when the average, endorphin-obsessed athlete can’t exercise. Somehow having time off but not being able to exercise is almost worse than being injured…but don’t let your healthy obsession steer you wrong this holiday season. Here are a few positive ways to handle the down…

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Arizona 2012 Race Report: Dave Tallo, 9:43, 6th AG and KONA!!

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Once again, the Endurance Nation way paves the road to Kona!  Before I start out, I want to extend a sincere and oft-repeated thanks to Rich, Patrick, and the many team members who have answered my questions, talked me off the ledge, and generally helped me get out of my own way leading up to…

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Arizona 2012 Race Report: Todd Mellinger, 9:31, 2nd AG, 30' same course PR!

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This was my second IM of the year and third since suffering a heart attack in 2009.   My reasons for racing have changed somewhat but my goal was to get that ever elusive Kona spot. Its hard to explain why anyone would really want to do such a miserable race, it really is the most oppressive…

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Awesome Closing Dinner Party — EN National Triathlon Rally Update #3

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This is part of the Weekly EN Rally Update Series. The 1st annual National Rally will be held in Tucson, Arizona in March 2013. Four days of Team EN training, learning and fun are on the schedule, and we’d love for you to join us. Learn More Here   The National Rally training schedule is…

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Arizona 2013 Race Report: Dan Billingsley, 9:50, 2hr PR!

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Dan Billingsley, Ironman® Arizona Arizonawould be my 2nd Ironman, after completing Wisconsin 2010 in 11:48.  In December of last year I decided to go all in.  I needed to do two thing, loose some weight, and get a training plan to follow.  I found a great nutrition plan on Training Peaks which limited myself to…

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Arizona 2012 Race Report: Rian Bogle, 3:14 PR!

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Rian Bogle at Arizona2012 Note: for the technically/numerically minded, I’ve placed stats at the end. The narrative was also intended for family and friends and is a bit verbose  Perma-grin. I’m smiling ear to ear this morning as I write this for a host of reasons. Smiling because I’m thinking of the wonderful team-mates and coach…

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