USA Triathlon

The Endurance Athlete and Osteoporosis

Bob Seebohar Sept. 23, 2009

We have all heard that osteoporosis is a major concern in our society today.

Credit Crunch: Pacing in a Race

Jason Gootman and Will Kirousis Sept. 23, 2009

It’s mile 5 in your big half-Ironman.

Build Confidence with an Ironman Rescue

Ingrid Loos Miller Sept. 15, 2009

Confidence is crucial to Ironman success, but is hard to come by if you have never done an Ironman before. An Ironman resume forces you to recognize your accomplishments and will show how formidable you already are. The key is to go beyond past races and draw from all aspects of your life.

Feeling Tired BCAAs and the Central Fatigue Hypothesis

Bob Seebohar Sept. 15, 2009

Fatigue during prolonged exercise has traditionally been associated with mechanisms that result in dysfunction of the contractile process with muscle.

Slaying the Fatigue Monster

Ingrid Loos Miller Sept. 08, 2009

No matter how fit or how fast you are, central fatigue kicks after four hours of sustained effort and your thoughts turn from blissful to “you haven’t trained enough,” ”you are slowing down” and worst of all ”you don’t belong here.”

The Power of Antioxidants

Bob Seebohar Sept. 04, 2009

It doesn’t matter whether you are in or entering your transition cycle, base training or still racing.

Carbohydrates Consumed During Exercise

Monique Ryan Aug. 31, 2009

You may carefully scrutinize the labels of popular sports drinks and gels, which can contain glucose, glucose polymers, maltodextrin, sucrose, fructose, and high fructose corn syrup as a carbohydrate source.

Can You Take the Heat?

Mackenzie Madison Aug. 25, 2009

It’s that time of year when the summer heat can really push you over the edge when it comes to training and just as important – racing. You don’t need a thermometer or to check the weather to know that it’s hot and humid. It’d be quicker to step outside and notice the immediate beads of sweat start to roll down your face along with your sunglasses fogging up. Some of you dread the heat, some of you don’t mind.

Gamma Linolenic Acid — A Little Goes a Long Way

Mary Dinehart-Perry MS, RD, LDN and Barry Sears, PhD Aug. 25, 2009

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are increasing popular in triathletes as a way to reduce pain and inflammation and improve recovery.