One major contributor to fatigue is dehydration and carbohydrate diminution. Whereas the major cause of low performance in endurance races lasting more than 30 minutes are gastrointestinal problems, hyperthermia, and hyponatremia, which are as dangerous as they sound. However, the good news is it can easily be managed with the right nutritional plan that talks […]
Wetsuits are an important part of a triathlete’s gear. The right wetsuit can make the difference between an average performance and a great one as it impacts a triathlete’s speed, buoyancy, and comfort in the water. JustWetSuits offers some of the best wetsuits across brands and here are a few that every triathlete must check […]
There is no triathlon quite like the Wildflower Triathlon Festival. Why? Wildflower is so much more than a race; it’s a 3-day party celebrating multi-sport, music, wellness and outdoor adventure! No wonder it has that vivacious Woodstock vibe. It is a race like no other, bringing together healthy lifestyles and wellness, music and wine […]
First triathlon ever? We understand if you are jittery, tense and excited all at the same time! Not only do you need to push your body to extreme limits, also transitions, gear, weather, race rules, when to eat, sunburns and well, just completing the race are playing on your mind. So what do you really […]
Triathlons are becoming really popular as a competitive sport and are no longer the exclusive domain of professional athletes. They combine three different sports – swimming, cycling and running – and have become a great way for adults and children alike to step away from their fast paced urban lives, to reconnect with the great […]
What are truly exceptional athletes made of? Sprinter Usain Bolt was outstandingly fast even before he began formal training. Champion swimmer Michael Phelps’ long torso, short legs, and large hands and feet make him a fireball in the swimming pool. Diminutive American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Ragan Smith, all of 4’6”, is capable of […]
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen.” ~ Michael Jordan This post is about people who, in Michael Jordan’s words, “make it happen.” It is about people who overcome extraordinary odds to achieve extraordinary things. It is about ordinary men, women, and children with extraordinary stories […]