Having read through a few race reports posted by other finishers of the 2018 Ironman Canada course, I feel bolstered to stand my ground with my description of the race being a battleground of survival. Because of illness in the taper weeks before race day on July 29, I surprised...
The Triathlete’s Mind Game by Dan Schaefer Ph.D
The Triathlete's Mind Game by Dan Schaefer Ph.D Imagine, for a moment, that you are standing on the beach preparing to enter the water for your swim. Looking out into the water you see it covered with floating debris. Fifty gallon drums, railroad ties, slicks full of garbage, plastic debris...
Where Are The Safest (and Worst) Places to Ride a Bike?
Where are the safest (and worst) places to ride a bike? When I was in my 20's, I would ride my bike around Manhattan and felt completely safe! Today, I may go to Central Park, but forget about riding on the street! Unfortunately, I don't even feel safe riding on...
Does a High Fat, Low Carb Diet Improve Endurance Performance?
Does a high fat, low carb diet improve endurance performance? I recently hired a nutritionist. She was highly recommended by a friend so I decided to give her a try. I had tried Weight Watchers and some other "diets" and nothing seemed to be working. The only thing I know...
THE NEW BLISTER RESISTS BY BALEGA
THE NEW BLISTER RESISTS BY BALEGA - Guest Blog Spring is the season of rebirth, so it only seems fitting for the rebirth of our Blister Resists! We love this line so much we couldn’t help but give it a little bit more TLC. We’ve incorporated research on what makes the...
Making Lemonade Out of My Lemons By Eva Solomon
Making Lemonade Out of My Lemons By Eva Solomon CEO, Epic Races Two big things happened to me in 2017. An injury caused me to take most of the year off of running, and I turned 50. I was prepared for turning 50 and knew exactly how I wanted to...
A note from Roger Kahn on Swimming and Business
A note from Roger Kahn on Swimming and Business By Roger Kahn I started swimming competitively over 50 years ago, and have always used my participation in sports, and my efforts to compete at a high level, as a blueprint for my performance in business. What one does to be successful...
Race Report: Augusta 70.3 by Mark Dyson
Race report - Augusta 70.3 by Mark Dyson I really couldn’t have asked for a better performance to close out my 2017 tri season. My expectations were completely exceeded. So, to say that I'm ecstatic about my final results is an understatement. I went into this race shooting for a...
First Impressions of the Infinity Seat by Nicole Thomas
First Impressions of the Infinity Seat by Nicole Thomas We have only three contact points with the bike: handle bars, pedals, and seat, with the seat supporting almost all of our weight. So, having a saddle that’s comfortable is essential. Finding a comfortable saddle can also be the most frustrating...
An Inspiring Triathlete Story of Johnny Agar and His Idol, Michael Phelps
An Inspiring Triathlete Story of Johnny Agar and His Idol, Michael Phelps Johnny Agar has cerebral palsy and had been chosen to participate in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii this past October. He was going to race with his Dad, Jeff, pushing and pulling him, and then...