
Multisport Milestones Part 2: Leading the Way in Cultural Diversity
Sharing views on diversity and vision for African-American participation in multisport
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.”
It doesn’t matter whether you are in or entering your transition cycle, base training or still racing.
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.
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.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are increasing popular in triathletes as a way to reduce pain and inflammation and improve recovery.