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Top 4 worst new runner mistakes

Bethany — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:45:03 +0000

One of the great things about running is that it’s so simple. Grab some shoes, and you’re ready to go! But that doesn't mean it's easy. In fact, there are four mistakes I see new runners making over and over.

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How to conquer triathlon swimming training

Bethany — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 21:26:52 +0000

Conquer your triathlon swimming training 2019 and find out how to start your triathlon swim training today. The intimidation factor of triathlon swim training has two parts, the physical and the mental. As I mentioned in my story, I completed my first triathlon in 2009, but the idea sparked years earlier Read more…

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Marathon training for beginners

Bethany — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 03:18:27 +0000

I made tons of mistakes while training for my first marathon. Run your best marathon with these marathon training tips for beginners. My first marathon preparation was far from ideal, but I did pick up Four Hours to the Four Hour Marathon,” and dutifully run several times a week. After Read more…

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Ultimate Guide to Running Heart Rate Training

Bethany — Wed, 15 May 2019 17:00:19 +0000

As a new runner, you may wonder whether you should use heart rate for running or use pace for running. The answer is “it depends.” Let me explain.

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Why you should open water swim before your first triathlon

Bethany — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:38:06 +0000

As I stood in a cold lake preparing to tackle the John Tanner Sprint, I desperately wished I had done more open water swimming. When the horn went off, the water became a churning mess of flying arms and legs. I got whacked and kicked more times than I could Read more…

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Dos and Don’ts When Learning to Swim for Triathlon

Bethany — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:34:26 +0000

At the onset of my training, swim training seemed daunting. Do people really wear those ugly, high-necked bathing suits? Why do I get gassed and have to stop at the wall to hyperventilate after each lap? And how can you effectively “train” if you’re taking constant breaks? We’ll tackle these Read more…

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QOTW: Why is my heart rate too high?

Bethany — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:28:08 +0000

By Bethany Rutledge This week’s QOTW was inspired by the question asked by most beginners at one time or another. Variations of the question include “Is my heart rate too (fast, slow, high, low). ” Here, we seek to get to the root of the issue which is heart rate Read more…

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QOTW: Which Cadence Should I Target?

Bethany — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 17:23:55 +0000

By bethany What cadence should I ride? This is a common question from new cyclists faced with a host of new data, when before they may have just been focused on mph and cadence as their only two metrics for measuring their cycling performance. Cadence alone won’t get you anywhere. Read more…

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Energy Lab Instructors Give Us Ways to Wake Up for an Early Morning Workout

Bethany — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 17:21:12 +0000

By bethany Unless you have a flexible or nontraditional work schedule, something every dedicated athlete must face, at least occasionally, is the prospect of training early in the morning. It can be tough to wake up knowing others are still snug in their beds. But how best to make it Read more…

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How To: Complain Properly About a Disappointing Race Result

Bethany — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:56:29 +0000

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever had a bad race? Duh. If you’re been training or racing more than two seconds, of course you have! And anticipating the possibility of a future not-perfect race leads us to an important training step you have missed- setting up your post race excuses. I originally wrote “How Read more…

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