Posted by: Joe Nuss in Triathlon, Events, endurance on
Mar 05, 2010
Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon has been ranked fifth on a list of Best Distance Races in the World, according to the March issue of Triathlete magazine. The Wilmington, NC race is one of two American races listed among the top 10, with the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI sitting at the top of the list.
“We are amazed and proud that after only two years our Beach2Battleship Triathlon has been ranked among the top in the World,” said Dick Jones, executive director, YMCA. “It’s a tribute to everyone involved in putting the event together – the Wilmington Family YMCA, the event committee, our 800 volunteers and of course, the athletes.”
Posted by: Joe Nuss in Triathlon, Swim, Run, Off Road, Lifestyle, Endurance Events, Elite, Duathlon, Cycling, Charity, Beginner on
Feb 04, 2010
Our 2010 Event Guide is your road map for the upcoming season. From walks to ultramarathons to iron-distance triathlons and open water swims, we have packed more than 800 events into the current 2010 Endurance Magazine event guide. We thank all of those race directors who were able to submit their events to SPORToften.com to be listed in this guide. Not all events for 2010 are listed, as many race dates were still to be determined when we went to press with the print issue. Remember to watch for newly added events as well as possible date or location changes in upcoming issues of Endurance Magazine and at our event registration site SPORToften.com - the premiere regional event community resource.
By Joe Nuss
Posted by: Joe Nuss in Triathlon, Training, Cycling on
Nov 24, 2009
By Cid Cardoso Jr.
Posted by: Joe Nuss in Women, Triathlon, runner, Run, ramblinrose, Ramblin Rose, Off Road, Lifestyle, Endurance Events, Cycling on
Nov 23, 2009
BY STEVE LACKEY
Like every year, 2009 has delivered so many awesome moments for so many people. But more than any other in memory I am ready to let it go and leap freely into the new year.
By Joe Nuss
When Mick Gunter's mother, Karla Bolen Gunter, was killed in a car accident nearly 20 years ago, he was a senior in college and getting ready to start a tour of duty in the Marine Corps. While he hoped to eventually do something to honor his mother, a well-respected teacher, he fell into a trap of postponing his grief in order to deal with his immediate challenges.
How Radio Host Sheri Lynch Became a Triathlete - Interview by Joe Nuss Nationally syndicated radio show host Sheri Lynch, the on-air partner of Bob Lacey on the Bob & Sheri show, can take the darkest of situations and relate it back with a unique blend of empathy and side-splitting humor. Undoubtedly developed during her own turbulent childhood, her deadpan humor has become drive-time therapy for a nationwide following of Bob & Sheri show listeners. Sheri's ability and willingness to find the humor in the mundane gives her show a coffee-shop atmosphere and makes you feel like you're laughing over lattes with your best friend after a particularly difficult morning getting the kids off to school.
Last year, during the wake of the break-up of her marriage, Sheri decided to tackle her first triathlon, Endurance Magazine's Ramblin' Rose. During our interview, Sheri described that difficult period of her life and how choosing to do the Ramblin' Rose helped change it.
ENDURANCE: Tell us why you chose to do a triathlon.
Alex M. McDonald, MD Many athletes use caffeine before and during competition with the goal to boost physical performance. Energy Drinks, coffee and other products claiming to pack a punch are heavily marketed toward athletes and non-athletes as performance enhancers. Often these ads and promotions are linked to athletics and extreme sports. As mentioned previously, many of these products are advertised as able to increase endurance, reaction time and concentration. Although energy drinks claim the benefit is due to various herbs and substances, any physical or mental effects are most likely due to the caffeine content. Which begs the question, does caffeine promote athletic performance, particularly endurance athletics?
First off it should be mentioned that caffeine is a drug, not unlike many other controlled substances, and there is potential for serious health consequences with abuse. Significant sources of caffeine include coffee (12-25mg/oz), tea (0-5mg/oz), cola drinks (4-8mg/oz), energy drinks (12-26mg/oz) and chocolate (variable levels). The most notable behavioral effects of caffeine occur after consumption of low to moderate doses (50-300 mg) and include increased alertness, energy, and ability to concentrate. Moderate caffeine consumption rarely leads to health risks. In contrast, higher doses of caffeine induce negative effects such as anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, and tachycardia. These effects are seen primarily in a small group of individuals who are caffeine sensitive. On the other hand, caffeine was considered in one study as a potential drug of abuse and more recently was described as a "model drug of abuse."
Research has found that consumption of moderate levels of caffeine prior to and during exercise is safe and effective. Most studies have found that consuming 3-6 mg of caffeine per kg of body mass has the optimal effect to enhance athletic performance. Consuming more than this level does not seem to result is greater benefit, and may in fact increase the risk of negative side effects. Caffeine's exact effect on the physiologic machinery is not exactly known, however, it is believed to act in the brain and possibly on muscles at a cellular level.
Posted by: Joe Nuss in Triathlon, Cycling, Beginner on
Jun 22, 2009
By Brian Beatty
There is no doubt that aerodynamic positioning on the bike decreases wind resistance. Wind tunnel studies have well documented thousands of position and equipment modifications in the attempt to maximize efficiency. In terms of bike positioning, the general basic take away is the flatter one's back, the better.
However, striving for a flat back aero position could end up sacrificing power output in ways that are more detrimental to performance than any gain achieved by decreased drag. The benefits of decreased drag increase as overall speed increases. In most conditions, an average speed of 22-23 mph is needed to begin reaping significant rewards. At professional time trial speeds, this can be a huge advantage, for recreational triathletes it may be of no consequence.
