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During a homestay with Sue Hutter at Ironman Coeur d’Alene last year, Australian pro triathlete Kate Major was treated to this banana bread, now one of Kate’s favorites. She says it’s “a simple recipe that anyone can make” and that it’s “oh so good.” You can leave the chocolate chips out if you like, or you can add walnuts or raisins for some variety.
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Sage Rountree
Yoga and training complement each other like yin and yang
Written by: Sage Rountree
My previous two columns have shown you how to use yoga poses to inform your running stride. Checking the balance of your hip muscles and finding mountain-pose alignment both give you insight about your personal imbalances and form. Yoga in general can help correct imbalances and improve your form, but you must be careful as you begin to add a class, video, or home practice to your training. The rule here is one of balance: Keep your training and your yoga in inverse proportion. When one is more intense, the other should be more mellow. That way, the two fit together in balance, like the yin and yang symbol.
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On this week’s RunCenter we recap the USA 25 km Championships and talk with three-time 25 km national champion Dan Browne.
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Rasmus Henning won the first Ironman he ever did way back in 2000. After Olympic appearances in 2004 and 2008, he took fifth in his first Kona back in October despite a broken hand and will be shooting for the big prize on October 9.
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EPIC5, Richard Roll and Jason Lester’s attempt to do five consecutive Ironman-distance triathlons, came to a successful close at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night on Kona’s Ali’i Drive.
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The sub-27 minute man doesn’t have anything in common with his opponents.
Written By: Mario Fraioli
Put a random spectator in the stands of any major track meet and even the untrained observer can’t help but notice the striking similarities of the top runners across the finish line in the men’s long-distance races. Ectomorphs of African descent abound, which, in the world of competitive distance running, has been the case for the better part of the last 20 or so years.
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Can you count your commuting miles on a bicycle as training? Triathlon coach Troy Jacobson answers this question and provides tips on incorporating training into your daily commute.
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Former NHL player Tyler Wright of Canada has started training for this August’s Ironman Canada Triathlon. Wright will be training and racing to raise money to fight pediatric cancer.
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Recent studies show you need not swallow your sports drink to benefit from it.
Written by: Matt Fitzgerald
We all know how the carbohydrate content in sports drinks benefits running performance. Those carbs are quickly absorbed through your intestine and into your bloodstream, which then carries them to your working muscles to be used as an extra fuel source. Very simple.
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Jason Lester is auctioning off his Specialized Transition S-Works that he has been riding during the Epic5.
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A war of words erupted on social networking site facebook on the weekend after a controversial article was posted on another sports site. The article, seeking to shed some light on the much talked about 8% rule, stirred up a hornets nest when the author asked Ironman legend (and WTC employee) Paula Newby-Fraser the question as to what she thought of the new 8% ruling and the comments being made about it.
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You have seen how the pro’s bikes look when they have been immaculately cleaned and dressed up for a photo shoot, now get a peak at what they really look like on race day. Triathlete Magazine Tech Editor Aaron Hersh got a close look at the pro bikes on the transition rack at the Avia Wildflower Long Course triathlon
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Firefighters operating a boat rescuing swimmers competing in a triathlon had themselves to be rescued when their vessel was overcome with distressed athletes.
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Monday minute is back, with a new host: noted triathlon coach Tim Crowley! We launch the new series with the assisted pull-up, a terrific old-school strengthener with a twist.
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After completing their fourth Ironman triathlon just before 5:00 a.m. on Monday on Maui, Jason Lester and Richard Roll went to bed. Their intention was to sleep for a few hours, catch an early afternoon flight to Kona, and immediately start their fifth and final Ironman-distance triathlon on the same course used for the Ironman World Championships each October.
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