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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Race-Day Nutrition Tips
Monique Ryan Aug. 19, 2009
Whether you're a beginner or a veteran to the races, it's important to practice proper nutrition leading up to race day.
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One Week to Go to Age Group Nationals
Barb Lindquist Aug. 18, 2009
By the time you are reading this you most likely have two days until you depart for Nationals!
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Three Weeks to Go to Age Group Nationals
Barb Lindquist Aug. 04, 2009
Over the next three weeks I will provide a weekly checklist to help prepare you for your first Age Group Nationals (August 22 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.) or for any major race of the season.
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Fueling for the Sprint Distance
Monique Ryan Aug. 04, 2009
Sprint triathlon racing can seem short and sweet compared to its longer distance cousins, but don’t let finishing times fool you.