Tom Lane, an accomplished ultrarunner from Bentonville AR, shares some great tips for running the Leadville 100 Tip 1: Have a goal, make a plan, and stick to it! My training really started at the end of last year. I had several goals for this year: one was to run a […]
Summer is here, and you know what that means… more chaffing, blisters, and sun burns. Last night SKIN STRONG participated in a #WellnessChat with Sarah Stanley, and we wanted to share some of the most interesting points that came out of it. 1. Both dry air and dry skin can cause chaffing, stay hydrated by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Looking for the perfect last minute Christmas gift? Of course any runner, cyclist, &/or triathlete would love SKIN STRONG under the Christmas tree (or in their stocking). What about all the other people on your list? We can help with that! (Thanks to all the SKIN STRONG users who have sent us feedback created the […]
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 name is David Garza and I am very blessed to live and train in Austin, TX. I am a husband, father, personal trainer and triathlete. I have completed 5 Ironman distance races and will start training for my 6th Ironman race starting in November. In 2010 I […]