Posts Tagged ‘Triathlon’
Written by KineticShift on 12 April 2012
Lee Gardner, president and head coach of Trismarter talks triathlon!
For the past several years, the sport of triathlon has become one of, if not the fastest growing sport in the United States. For those of you who haven’t already been bitten by the triathlon bug, triathlon consists of three individual disciplines: swimming, biking, and running; performed consecutively from start to finish. Since its inception by members of the San Diego Track Club in 1974, modern triathlon has evolved into standard distances. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Lee Gardner, Triathlon, Trismarter
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Written by Peter Suciu on 08 April 2012
The first step in taking part in a triathlon is just trying. Regina Hammond of Trismarter grew up swimming and running competitively, later competing on a national level in cross country while setting school and divisional records. She continued running competitively while at Ithaca College, where she graduated in 1996 with a degree in Television and Psychology.
Today she is triathlon coach with Boulder, Colorado-based Trismarter. Regina talked to KineticShift about how those looking to do a triathlon can go the distance. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Regina Hammond, Sunday Q&A, Triathlon, Trismarter
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Written by KineticShift on 05 April 2012
While the athletes are the serious, Cervelo proved once again it is worthy of the Ironman competitions. The new P5 made its debut at the Ironman Melbourne last week and it brought several riders to excellent showings including two podium positions with Rachel Joyce (current ITU Long Course Champion) and Frederik Van Lierde (winner of the 2011 Ironman Nice and Abu Dhadi) placing 2nd and 3rd respectively. The P5 also made its debut appearance in the 7km time trial stage of the Criterium International with Garmin-Barracuda’s Dave Zabriskie finishing 7th in the time trial stage.
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Tags: Cervelo, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Dave Zabriskie, Frederik Van Lierde, Garmin-Barracuda, ITU Long Course, Rachel Joyce, Time Trial, Triathlon
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Written by Enid Burns on 27 March 2012
Strength training and recovery are important to endurance athletes. A new tool, Body Wrench P3R, offers both. It’s a bar that you attach swiveling balls to via stainless steel pins and axles so you can use the balls to roll parts of your body for resistance or massage. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Body Wrench, endurance sports, P3R, pushups, recovery, strength training, thriathlete, Triathlon
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Written by Peter Suciu on 25 March 2012
Getting ready to do a triathlon? Jesse Kropelnicki can offer some tips on going the distance. He is an elite/pro level triathlon coach who founded QT2 Systems, LLC, a leading provider of personal triathlon coaching; TriathlonCalculator.com; TheCoreDiet.com, a leading provider of sports nutrition; and Your 26.2 a marathon training company.
He is the triathlon coach of professional athletes Caitlin Snow, Ethan Brown, and Pedro Gomes among others. His interests lie in coaching professional triathletes using quantitative training and nutrition protocols. You can track his other coaching comments/ideas via his blog.
Jesse talked to KineticShift about technology and training. Interview with Jesse after the jump
Tags: Android, App, coaching, iPhone, ipod, Jesse Kropelnicki, QT2, Sunday Q&A, Triathlon
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Written by Enid Burns on 12 March 2012
QT2 Systems has released an app for the iPhone and iPod Touch that works as a calculator to project an individual’s triathlon race performance. In turn, the app helps create personalized training ranges.
Race outcomes are based on seven key inputs from training. The tool then estimates race distance and course types. The app also gives you race pacing and training zone recommendations to get you to reach your goals.
“Triathletes put a great deal of time and focus into their race preparations, and should always be well aware of where they stand, with regard to their racing goals,” said Jesse Kropelnicki, founder and developer of QT2 Systems.
The app was developed in cooperation with Triessential.com to help convert proprietary algorithms developed over 10 years of coaching. The formulas were then worked into an iPhone app.
The QT2 Calculator is available on iTunes for the iPhoen and iPod Touch for $1.99.
QT2 Systems Official Website
Triessential.com Official Website
QT2 Calculator on iTunes
QT2 Systems Triathlon Calculator
Tags: App, iPhone, ipod, QT2 Triathlon Calculator, Triathlon, Triessential.com
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Written by KineticShift on 21 February 2012
This week Active Network and Triathlon American released the findings of new comprehensive study of men and women who participating in the sport of triathlons. This study was released at the Triathlon American conference, which was held at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, California.
Key findings of the study include the identification of four groups of triathlon participants based on experience and motivations — the newcomer, the practitioner, the veteran and the lapsed triathlete. According to group these segments define a triathlete’s willingness to travel, the types of races they prefer, what keeps them in the sport and what they hope to get out of their participation.
“We believe this report will provide race organizations better direction into how to re-engage lapsed athletes, support the growing segment of female participants, and involve a triathlete’s friends and family in the triathlon experience in order to increase participation,” said Dave Alberga, chief executive officer at Active Network in a statement. “Additionally, it will provide brands targeting this growing audience with information not readily available until now.” Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Active Network, Triathlon, Triathlon America
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Written by Enid Burns on 25 January 2012
Designer sports bag and apparel company OGIO just released its OGIO Endurance Collection. The line has bags that address the needs runners, swimmers, triathletes, cyclists, downhill mountain bikers and other athletes in endurance sports and competitions.
The seven-bag line is built to provide organization, protection and comfort for athletes taking part in high-intensity workouts and competitions. The line is made with lightweight yet sturdy materials that protect gear, yet make it light enough to carry to a race or location to workout.
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Tags: Biking, Cycling, endurance sports, mountain biking, OGIO, Running, Swimming, Triathlon
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Written by Enid Burns on 19 January 2012
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Earlier this week we got a few details and video on the Cervélo P5 triathlon/time trial bike. Now the full details are available on the highly-anticipated bike.
As we mentioned, the frameset features a BBright bottom bracket. The frameset also includes skin surfaces tuned for each AeroZone to optimize airflow and make the P5 aerodynamic. Cervélo reports the new P5 frameset shaves up to 30 seconds in a 40-kilometer time trial. A compliment to the BBright bottom bracket, ComfortPly technology removes unnecessary material to reduce vibration and improve ride quality.
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Tags: carbon fiber, Cervelo, Cycling, P5, Racing, Time Trial, Triathlon
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Written by KineticShift on 17 January 2012
This week Cervelo offered a closer look at the new P5 Tri/Time Trial aero bike. What we know so far is that one will be UCI legal, and ready for World Tour competition, while the other will be built to for triathlons. In either confirmation the P5 will include the Bbright asymmetrical bottom bracket, fully hidden internal routing of the cables, including for electronic shifting and a new braking system.
The video below will provide a few more details. The bike will reportedly arrive next month, and while it won’t come cheap, it will certainly be one that will turn heads!
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Tags: Cervelo, Cycling, P5, Time Trial, Triathlon, UCI, World Tour
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Written by KineticShift on 05 January 2012
Welcome to our post-holiday reading list! Keep those resolutions and work to a new you!
Bicycles are green, but what about the materials they are made out of? Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Cycling, nature, Triathlon
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Written by KineticShift on 29 December 2011
How important is being on just the right fitting bike in a triathlon? Only the difference between winning and losing. And while there are many ways to get that perfect fit, the motorized, computer-controlled Guru DFU (Dynamic Fit Unit) will let you dial in that perfect fit. This uses electronic motors to adjust saddle and areobar position while you pedal. This allows you to feel the slight differences without jumping off the bike. This system even uses motion capture so you can see the differences as well as feel it!
[Via Triathlete: Shape Shifter]
Tags: Cycling, Dynamic Fit Unit, Guru DFU, sizing, Triathlon
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Written by KineticShift on 07 December 2011
Taking part in an Ironman Triathlon requires an intense level of endurance, which comes from an intense amount of training, and that means not letting something like taking the baby out for a walk get in the way. With this in mind BOB brand of strollers has rolled out its Ironman branded stroller. It reportedly offers easy handling and a smooth ride (important for the little ones who get to ride while mom or dad trains), with three-inches of travel, while a fixed front wheel remains stable on uneven terrain.
The lightweight alloy material and pneumatic tires and tubes also make for easy pushing for those doing the training, while the Low Boy Cargo Basket offers undercarriage storage so there is plenty of room for snacks and toys for those long runs. BOB even offers a double stroller as well! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: BOB Ironman, Ironman, Triathlon
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