We enlisted the help from professional triathlete Brad Seng to bring you tips for the Ironman Boulder 70.3. Who better to give tips than someone who lives in Boulder and has raced the Boulder 70.3, right? Things to do in Boulder: Brad says there are numerous bike paths, trails and places to explore. Some […]
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What inspired Meghann and Lance Green to become triathletes? Logan! When Meghann was 26 weeks pregnant with Logan, she started experiencing chest pain and vomiting. She was hospitalized and was told that her kidneys were failing and that she would have to immediately deliver her baby. Logan weighed 15oz. when he was born and was […]
Just a year ago, I was coming off a high from completing my first marathon and was already preparing for my second. The idea to train in 6 months for my first marathon had stemmed, like so many other people, from a huge shift in my personal life – yep, a breakup. I had been […]
To say that triathlon has simply changed my life would be an understatement. Triathlon has not only changed my life, but has changed me as a person, my outlook on life, and more importantly my overall attitude. Four years ago, I tore my Piriformis muscle playing soccer (a muscle in the gluteus that is used […]
We’ve all heard the saying “It’s just like riding a bike”. If the ability to ride a bike is etched in my memory from childhood and I spend hours a week cycling, why would I need coaching? The answer can be summed up into one word: TIME Have you ever heard a triathlete say “A […]
Why should you invest in swim coaching when there are great books and videos on swim technique? Unless you have supernatural powers, it is impossible to see if you are actually doing the correct stroke technique. All the work you are doing in your swim workouts now may be reinforcing bad habits. A coach will […]
If you want the best advice, go to the expert! We were so fortunate to have the expert come to us! Steven from Muncie Multi-Sport (munciemultisport.com) sent us a list of tips for race day. If you are racing the Muncie 70.3, you won’t find better tips! Here are the top 10 lessons learned from […]
Want the scoop on Ironman Muncie 70.3? Check in with us this week for things to do in Muncie, race venue information, and spectator information! Where to eat – Pre-Race: Greek’s Pizzeria – Pizza, salads, and Pasta – Great reviews. Located just a little over a mile from the Horizon Convention Center 2) Pizza King […]
What you model for your kids has a bigger impact than you think. A recent article in Running Times Magazine on young runners stated “Children whose parents are committed to health and fitness are much more likely to become healthy fit adults”. While there are exceptions to every rule, we have two perfect examples that […]
Wondering how you can fit in a triathlon, the training, and a family vacation this summer? There are 3 great reasons why a family triathlon might be the answer! The Mohler Family knows how to tri as a family! 1) Healthy togetherness – You know that saying “The family that races together stays together”? […]