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Endurance Nation Florida 2012 Post Race Recap

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Following closely on the heels of Hurricane Sandy, Florida was destined to be an epic event. From the travel challenges that the athletes faced . to the intimidating surf pounding the beach all week, the stage was set early for a big day. By the time the finish line closed at midnight, a large percentage…

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Official Endurance Nation 2012 Kona Recap

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This year’s Kona was, by all accounts, one of the hardest races in the last five years. I can personally attest to that (having raced 4 of the last 5) and it was confirmed by none other than Andy Potts — who also has raced the last five years. It was wavier, windier and just…

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Top Ten Reasons Why You’ll Never Peak for Your Triathlon (And Bonus PreSeason Training Guide Sign Up)

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Dottie Caitlin at Lake Placid — EN Gang Sign! Triathlon is a lifestyle and training is a huge part of who you are. You get up early, workout at lunch, and have training equipment in your car. You were recently voted “most likely to not go out because of a morning workout” by your hilarious…

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Insider Secrets of Ironman Race Day Damage Control

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Hopefully There When You Need Them, But Be Ready If They Aren’t! After standing on the sidelines of Lake Placid and Louisville this year, I am reminded of two contradictory things. First, how easy my job is. Second, how important it is that I am there. My advice ranges from the profound to the mundane,…

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Texas 2012 Bike Course Review

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Three days and 300 miles of riding in the books, and I think I am finally getting the hang of riding in the windy heat that saturates the Texas course. I just wrapped up the second annual Texas Rally, where approximately 50 athletes from across the country came together to prepare for the 2012 Ironman®…

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Fatigue, FTP, & Your Final Weeks

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There are two very important questions that you, as an Ironman athlete, have to be ready to answer about your bike fitness heading into the final eight weeks of your Ironman or Half Ironman training cycle. First you have to know what your Functional Threshold Power (link?) is, or at least the Heart Rate equivalent. Second, you have to be able to give a resounding “YES!” answer as to whether or not you have done all of your bike workouts, especially the longer sessions.

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