Bike Bentonville’s mission statement is to “provide leadership and technical resources for community-driven health and fitness initiatives”, according to their website WWW.BikeBentonville.com. One of the more recent initiatives Bike Bentonville has taken, is the Safe Rout to School or SRTS. According to the Bike Bentonville website, under the SRTS tab, this initiative is based on […]
Author Archives: TJ Alcock
Find a motivated and positive group to train with. In some areas the weather can be less than ideal. Therefore, it is really important to train with a group that has a positive outlook on the conditions they are given. Don’t obsess over weight. It is okay to be a little heavier before racing begins. […]
Sometimes in life you are fortunate to be in the right place at the right time. Our small little area of Northwest Arkansas has some outstanding talent in the triathlon and running world. One of those very talented athlete and coach is Alan Ley. Never heard of Alan? Check out this link. Alan’s passion for […]
It seldom gets below freezing temperatures in the majority of South Africa, and I was based in Durban and Pietermaritzburg on the North East coast for the vast majority of my time during training. With South Africa fighting in the rat race to become a first world country, the performance training facilities were spread out across […]
Tri this blog for some great inspiration (since most of the visitors to our blogs are triathletes and runners, there won’t be anyone thinking we have forgotten how to spell) trifatherhood.com Considering this info from USAT, Trifatherhood has a large audience to speak to! Since the late 1990’s, the greatest growth has occurred in the […]
Race Day Packing List by Lauren Goss Here is a suggested list of what to bring for race day. SWIM Two pairs of goggles Extra swim cap Skin Strong SILK for wetsuit removal Gel before swim start Swim cords (in case there is no warm up option) Wetsuit or speedsuit Skin […]
If you have an athlete or triathlete in your family, we have several gift ideas that are sure to win you points this Valentines Day. Work out music! Who does not LOVE getting into stride with that favorite tune? Get your special someone a new playlist from Run Hundred.com. They pick the most popular workout […]
Before Kevin Brooks’ first Ironman in Louisville Kentucky, he started the Louisville Underpants Run to help calm his nerves. The Run was so successful that he continued it four years in a row. Every year Kevin chose a different charity to donate the proceeds from The Underpants Run to. In 2010, an idea for Kevin’s […]
You sill need to wear Sun SCREEN in the winter. Here are 3 reasons why; 1. The Sun is just as dangerous in the winter; according to www.SkinCancer.org, UVB rays are less intense in winter, however equally damaging (and possibly more dangerous) UVA rays are just as strong as during the summer months. […]
Winter is a great time to reflect on your abilities and past performances. It is also a great time to find weaknesses and try to eliminate them. This will help you have the best 2013 season! What if my weakness is SWIMMING? Work on your technique. If your technique improves and you become more efficient, you […]