Injuries sidelined 2 of our #STRONG2014 athletes last year. This year they have big goals! Dan In 2014 I will….. Complete my first 70.3 I made this my 2014 goal because… It was supposed to happen in 2013 until I broke my foot. Geni In 2014 I will….. complete my […]
The 16th annual Underpants Run isn’t just a chance to poke fun at the athletes who think speedos are appropriate everyday attire or an excuse to run through town in underwear; The Underpants run has raised over $100,000 for local charities! You never know who you will meet at the SKIN STRONG booth! We were […]
Trying to sum up the week at the Ironman World Championships into a post is difficult. How can you possibly do justice to the atmosphere of an island taken over by amazing athletes, numerous fun events, a triathlete’s shopping paradise, best of all, the incredibly inspiring stories we heard from the athletes? That’s a challenge […]
Most of you already know that the SKIN STRONG team loves Fireman Rob. We love his passion for triathlon and his drive to make a difference which he is doing through the Fireman Rob Foundation. If you will be at Ironman Lake Tahoe this weekend, be sure to watch for Fireman Rob. On the run, […]
Courtesy of Ironman.com The 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run is by no means an easy feat to overcome, in fact, many people would say that an Ironman is downright challenging. The race it’s self is tough enough, however the travel, the lines, and the anxieties of pre race day are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jenni (center) with brother & support team. Photo courtesy of Amy Horton Jenni Horton, like many athletes at Ironman Florida, was not racing for the first time. Although Jenni is an Ironman Veteran, she learned a […]
My training for before Kona was a low-key, because qualified for Kona at the US Championship Ironman in New York in August. I didn’t want to “overtrain”, so I was still doing marathons pretty much every weekend. I kept up my swimming in the pool every day! I also did a couple of “open water […]