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    Ordinary Mortals: Who is a Real Triathlete?

    Dr. Steve Jonas Aug. 20, 2019

    No matter the distance, a triathlon or duathlon is a real race and you're a real triathlete or duathlete.

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    You Are "Not Dead Yet" and New Book Offers Wellness Wisdom

    Dr. Steve Jonas May 06, 2019

    A new book, "Not Dead Yet" features the collected wisdom of a group of multisport athletes ages 75 and older.

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    Death and Training and Racing

    Dr. Steve Jonas March 15, 2019

    When you hit a major crisis in life, exercise and racing can help you get through it in a very healthy way. It did for me.

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    A Season Recovered

    Dr. Steve Jonas Oct. 03, 2018

    All I needed to maintain my racing career for next year was one fix of a race. I got it a fix one can be very thankful for from my wonderful friends at New Jersey Special Olympics. 

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    My Lost Season (Almost?)

    Dr. Steve Jonas Sept. 12, 2018

    I’m calling this one my “lost season” — actually my first one ever.

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    The USA Triathlon Strategic Plan: How We Can Help

    Dr. Steve Jonas July 06, 2018

    A year since its original implementation, I decided to take a look at it — especially to see how we, as individual members, might be able to help in its execution.

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    Dealing with Disappointment When Missing a Race

    Dr. Steve Jonas May 24, 2018

    How do you deal with the disappointment of not being able to race in an event you've been looking forward to?

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    On Relationships and Multisport Racing

    Dr. Steve Jonas March 29, 2018

    The mental aspects of our relationships with others, in both training and racing, play a role in our multisport journeys.

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    The Mental Aspects of Multisport Racing

    Dr. Steve Jonas March 01, 2018

    An important aspect of mind-work is knowing your body.

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    Some Thoughts on the Mental Aspects of Multisport Racing, Part 1

    Dr. Steve Jonas Jan. 29, 2018

    In triathlon, it's 90 percent mental work, 10 percent perspiration.

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