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By: Brie Siems My name is Brie Siems and I am 14 years old. I am a freshman at Hackett Prep. I enjoy being outdoors and have a passion for being active. I participate in many sports such as soccer, swimming, running, basketball, and skiing. I like triathlons because they include -
By Jeremy Sikkema Triathlons are a test of physical and mental endurance, requiring participants to excel in swimming, biking, and running. While many may believe that aging marks the decline of athletic prowess, this could not be further from the truth. With the right guidance and a commitment to consistent training, -
By: Jay Campbell On July 18, 2023 the top cyclists in the world raced a 22.4 km time trial on a hilly course that ended with a 2.5 km climb at 9.4%. You can watch the highlights here: https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/highlights-2023-tour-de-france-stage-16 These are my takeaways for us mere mortals trying to get faster -
By: JoAnn Cranson What is happening to me? I’m still very active, walking, running, cycling, swimming, playing with the grandkids, yet…. I’m not as strong as I was a few years ago!! The inconvenient truth is that we lose muscle mass as we age into our late 50’s, 60’s and beyond.
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By: Christina Vipond Most sports have an off season which allows an athlete to have some well deserved time to take a physical and mental break. The off season also allows an athlete to return to basics, work on building a strong foundation and work on skills. For cyclists, this may -
By: Christina Vipond In training or racing, the only thing we know for sure is that we won’t know what the weather will be until we are on the start line. Race season typically begins in March. We could get lucky and have a warm, dry day or we could get
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By: Olivia Perrine I got into triathlon by accident, all because of a twisted ankle. It was my aunt’s twisted ankle. She was signed up to race the Tri Goddess Triathlon with my mom in August of 2022, but after a training session that was a little too intense, she was -
By Kathy Braginton I’m old and rusty. I creak and moan. I feel deflated, but I know there is still life in me. The road is a distant memory, but I dream of my wheels on the pavement and the wind rushing through my headset. Day in and day out, I
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