Trail Running for City Slickers
There is nothing I despise more than city slicker runs. Pavement — my personal run of last resort. I relocated to Bend nearly two decades ago for a reason — the abundance of dirt. In my world, running trails is…
Hill Training for Running and Cycling: How to Be a Better Climber
Wherever you choose to race, one thing is almost certain: You will have some hills to navigate. In Northwest races, you are sure to encounter a good amount of climbing. And, depending on your overall goal, you may see hills…
Yoga, Pilates and Stretching for the Endurance Athlete
Many endurance athletes have incorporated yoga, Pilates and stretching into their exercise routines. While there are many benefits to using these techniques, there are also some potential pitfalls. Here are some basic descriptions of each practice to help you decide…
How to Be A Swim Animal: Open Water Swim Preparation for Triathletes
Do you dread the swim portion of your upcoming triathlon?
From Walking to Running
“Every object in a state of uniform motion tends to remain in that state of motion unless an external force is applied to it.” – Isaac Newton’s First Law of Motion Looking at Newton’s First Law of Motion, one can…
Breaking Out and Forging Ahead: Stress and Adaptation
This year I want to challenge you to do something a little different. Break out of your comfort zone and embrace your New Year’s motivation. I’m talking to everyone out there. I bet you can find an area of your…
Laying the Foundation for the Best Season Yet
Fall is here. With the exception of the cyclocross season, most cycling, running, and triathlon races are in the record books.
Taking Time Off
Across the country, autumn means that marathon season is at its peak, and notably, near 90 percent of all runners who are training for a marathon incur some type of sports-related injury.
Best and Worst Abdominal Exercises
How to get six-pack abs A study lead by Peter Francis, PhD, director of the Biomechanics Lab at San Diego State University, looked at a variety of common abdominal exercises in order to determine what really works. The study looked…
How to Transition Into the Off-Season
This article features tips on how to transition into the off-season and plan appropriate training to prepare for the next year of racing. Each of the respective guidelines will be categorized for athletes with different levels of experience. You may…