BOOK REVIEW - The Legend of Athlon Review by Joe Nuss Inspired by the sport of triathlon and the lifetime of fitness and wellness it brings, mother and Ramblin’ Rose Triathlete, Melissa D. Hall, wrote her first book, The Legend of Athlon. She discovered the sport after
Answering the Age Old Newbie Question: Triathlon Specific or Road Bike? By Victor Jiminez Should you get a triathlon specific bike or a standard road racing bike? In the early days of triathlons athletes didn't have these problems. There were no aerodynamic bikes, no aero bars, and
By Monette Williams You are a motivated triathlete (or soon-to-be triathlete) with a desire to do what it takes to finish a race. You may be a beginner or someone who hasn’t competed since high school or college sports looking for guidance to help you meet your
By Alyse Kelly-Jones Just saying the word triathlon out loud has power, a lot of power. Once you’ve said the word out loud, it becomes real and you’ve taken your first step from the couch to the finish line. You’ll find that after 10 weeks of training
Many of you probably already know who Alex McDonald is. Alex moved to NC last year after completing medical school and his full-time gig is now as a professional triathlete for Timex - something most of us can only dream about. Alex is obviously known for being fast (2007
By Sonni DyerIt could take weeks, even years, to shave a few minutes off your run, bike or swim split in a triathlon. But, don't worry, while you're working on the physical improvements to garner a faster time, there are a couple of things you can do right now
By Thys Wind Depending on your athletic background, taking up the sport of triathlon is essentially like taking up three new sports at the same time. This can be overwhelming, particularly with respect to learning the sports' best practices, getting the right gear, and making sure you don't break
By Michael Sharp, MS, LAT, ATC To be able to compete in the sport of triathlon, a person must commit themselves (and often times their family) to the necessary rigors of training for three events. With such a vigorous training regimen, we typically see a few common injuries among
The cold rain was coming down so hard Alyse Kelly-Jones had almost decided to not run the Ramblin' Rose triathlon in Chapel Hill. That's when she saw the 8-year-old girl and her mother. "A lot of people didn't even start the race, but she not only started, she finished,"
In three words, tell us: WHY DO YOU DO IT?That's how we sought to find the reasons why women who read Endurance Magazine run, bike, swim, or go to the gym. You'll find many of the answers printed on the cover of this issue and more inside next to