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How to break a 10 hour Ironman time in 2011 (Part I)

It's not easy to break 10 hours in an Ironman. But with these ten tips from Ben Greenfield, you'll learn how the fast Ironman triathletes can cross the finish line with single digit hours still showing on the clock, and how you can do it too.

1. Get Lean

Go stand at the finish line of an Ironman from the nine to ten hour mark. How many thick legs do you see? How many solid necks? Ripped or buff guys and gals? Whether muscle bulk or fat bulk, very little of it exists for the fast Ironman finishers.

Start the New Year with a bang with EMT's explosive Super High Intesity Training

We don't mean to brag, but we will. In fact we have to!

We are so proud of our entire everymantri team that we just must let you know all about it today, this minute, right now.

Consider yourself very lucky indeed as you are getting a sneak preview of something that will change the way that the world trains for long distance endurance sports.

We promise that today's announcement will be even bigger news than the new iPhone...at least in the world of endurance sports!

You see the entire everyman team has worked feverishly for over a year to put together today's new Mega launch. We traveled the globe and met and worked with some of the biggest names in endurance sports to come up with a radical new training method guaranteed to make you the fastest athlete in you age-group.

We have combined the best of the most successful coaching programs used by elite runners, TDF riders, Olympic swimmers, and even the world's best known and most influential coaches to come up with this revolutionary new training program/regime.

Best of EMT 2010: Triathlete vs Machine

Editor's Note: In the last few days of 2010 we're pleased to feature some of the most interesting and noteworthy stories of the year. Today we continue with a classic man (read triathlete) vs. machine race.

 305 Horsepower...that's how much power the 2010 Subaru STI puts out to all four wheel at maximum velocity. There can be no doubt that the Subaru STI is one of the fastest production Rally cars you can buy today.

.5 Horsepower...that's how much power U.S. Olympian and triathlete Matt Reed puts out to the rear wheel of his bike on a typical training ride. There can be no doubt that Matt Reed is one of the fastest American triathletes racing today.

'A medical miracle' has triathlete and Paralympian walking again

Dutch Paralympic athlete and Ironman Hawaii finisher Monique van der Vorst has regained the use of her legs after a crash whilst training earlier this year in what doctors are calling a medical miracle.

An operation at the age of 13 to correct an ankle problem left her without feeling in her legs and wheelchair bound. During her time in rehab she was introduced to handcycling and in 2000 she competed in her first handcycle race, which she won on her debut age just 15.

Lance Armstrong pulls out of first triathlon in New Zealand due to 'knee issues'

Did you know that Lance Armstrong has an identity issue?

Did you know Armstrong likes to go by Juan Pelota on twitter?

Did you know that Armstrong was planning a re-entry back into triathlon racing in 2011?

Did you know that the Rotorua Triathlon was to be Armstrong’s first triathlon for 2011?

If you didn’t know any of that, you probably don’t know that he has to withdraw from his anticipated comeback.

Today Armstrong (aka Juan Pelota) tweeted, “Unfortunately can't make the tri in Rotorua. Dealing (again) with some knee issues and unable to run for now.”

For now triathletes and cycling fans interested in Armstrong’s return to the 3 sport-sport, will have to wait to witness how he fairs tackling 3 sports instead of just one.

Thanks to our Kansas Jay Hawh man  Ryan Falkenrath for the scoop on this story.

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Best of EMT 2010: Julie Dibens waits for 5 minutes before crossing finish line at 70.3 Boulder

Editor's Note: In the last few days of 2010 we're pleased to feature some of the most interesting and noteworthy stories of the year. Today we continue with a great moment in 70.3 racing as Julie Dibens demonstrates the meaning of true sportsmanship.

 It's called the eight percent rule, and for the second Ironman race now professional female Ironman triathletes have waited at the finish line before crossing to take the win.

Today at the Ironman 70.3 Boulder, Julie Dibens waited for about 5 minutes before crossing the finish line to win the race.

The reason?

DIY bike snow chains for winter training in the deep and icy stuff

OK, we have to admit that we'd think twice (no make that three times) before putting these Do It Yourself bike snow chains on a tri bike.

On the other, it seems like a pretty ingenious solution to riding in the snow and ice. We're also betting they'd be great on a mountain bike...especially if you like in New York City.

Best of EMT 2010: Lance goes for a Colorado bike ride and thousands follow

Editor's Note: In the last few days of 2010 we're pleased to feature some of the most interesting and noteworthy stories of the year. Today we continue with a little bike ride from Denver, Colorado that featured Lance Armstrong leading thousands of other cyclist for a mid afternoon spin through downtown.

When Lance Armstrong rides a bike thousands of people want to join him, so when Lance Armstrong decided that Colorado needed a stage bike race important people listened.

One of those important people was Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, who (BTW) is also an avid cyclist.

A few phone calls and a few lunches later, the Quiznos Pro Challenge was born. Slated for for August 22-28, 2011, the new pro bike race will be the first big Colorado stage race since the demise of the Coors International Bicycle Classic, which ran from 1979-1988.

The Governor of Colorado, and Lance Armstrong debuted the race and the big question on everyone's mind was will Lance ride?

To find out just watch the video.

The top 5 triathlon social media watering holes examined

What’s a triathlete to do when the temps are below freezing, snow is pounding the East Coast, and there’s pretty much little motivation to venture outdoors? You can hit the gym, run on the treadmill and ride on the trainer, but during the holidays who doesn’t want to hang up the spandex for a few days and surf the web? There’s Facebook, Myspace and Twitter, but what’s a triathlete to do when they want to connect with like minded people?

How about entering a virtual community of online trathletes at:

• Beginner Triathlete (BT)
• Slowtwitch (ST)
• I Am Tri (IAT)
• Tri Fuel (TF)
• Athlinks and Endurance Athlete Project (EAP).

Best of EMT 2010: Hometown heroes win the 2010 Boulder Peak Triathlon

Editor's Note: In the last few days of 2010 we're pleased to feature some of the most interesting and noteworthy stories of the year. Today we continue with a little 70.3 race we covered way back in July in Boulder.

The Boulder Peak Triathlon is one of those races that seems to define the town that hosts it.

For 19-years the race has been a favorite tradition for both amatuer and local triathletes.

Past winners of the race read like a who's who of some of the best pro triathletes in the world including numerous Olympians and Ironman World Champions.

USA Triathlon debuts elite series of triathlon races for 2011

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - With the debut of the USA Triathlon Elite Race Series in 2011, USA Triathlon has created a domestic, six-event series that delivers an opportunity for the nation's top Olympic-distance triathletes to compete for more than $300,000 in prize money and a series title - all while honing the draft-legal racing skills necessary to challenge for the podium at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
 
The six events that comprise the series will be held in Orlando Region, Fla. (March 5), Miami, Fla. (May 22), Seattle Region, Wash. (June 25), San Francisco, Calif. (July 9), Buffalo, N.Y. (Sept. 24) and Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Oct. 8). Each site also will host an age-group race in conjunction with the elite event.
 
"The USA Triathlon Elite Race Series offers elite triathletes the opportunity to compete in the type of high-level, draft-legal events that are rarely contested in the United States," USA Triathlon National Events Director Jeff Dyrek said. "Additionally, multisport fans on both coasts will have the chance to watch America's Olympic hopefuls in action and witness firsthand the excitement of draft-legal racing."
 
Each event will offer prize purses ranging from $30,000 to $75,000. A total purse of $305,000 will be on the line over the course of the series.
 
To be eligible for the series title, an athlete must compete in a minimum of three series events. Each athlete's top three finishes will be used to calculate the series standings. The top 10 finishers in each event will earn points toward the series title and a $60,000 overall series prize purse.

EMT Best Blog of 2010: Now open to Twitter Micro-blogs

Great news!

We're pleased to announce that for the first time ever we're opening our annual Best Sport Endurance Blog Awards to twitter micro-blogging.

As you may recall, last week we announced that Timex is generously sponsoring the annual Awards, and this week (due to popular demand) we're announcing that we're extended the awards submission deadline by two weeks and, best of all for all of you twitter types...opening up the competition to twitter micro-blogs.

So....

Are you a first rate swim, bike or run Blogger, or do you have a favorite endurance Blog that you can't live without?

If so this is your chance to shine, or your chance to make that special Blogger in your life a star by nominating their Blog for the 5th annual raceAthlete Best Blog Award.

The rules are simple and straightforward.  Entries will be accepted through January 9th of 2010 and voting will take place the last week of January 10-16th of 2010 on EverymanTri.com.

Winners will be announced on Monday, January 17 of 2011 and prizes and  "Best Blog" ribbons and prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Just send us an email with the name and the URL of your favorite sports blog.

Click this link to submit a Best Blog for 2010

or on twitter @everymantri

or send an email to: romanmicaathotmail.com

Click HERE for to view the winners from last year.

Best of EMT 2010: Triathletes take on the Bolder Boulder

Over 50,0000 runners finished the 2010 Bolder Boulder this year and among them were at least three professional triathletes.

Chrissie Wellington, Olympians Laura Bennett and Greg Bennett all raced in the professional waves and took on some of the best 10K runners in the world.

Chrissie Wellington raced for the U.K. while Olympian Greg Bennett ran as pro for the first and last time for team Australia.

What is Crossfit? (part 2)

Editor's Note: You'll find part of of Ben's advice column on crossfit HERE.

I guarantee that if you're doing a "proper" Crossfit program and combining it with a "proper" triathlon or endurance training program, there is absolutely no chance that you are giving your testosterone:cortisol ratios or inflammatory response to exercise an adequate time to recover, which results in increased immune system lowering risks, increased risk of soft tissue injury, and increased risk of overtraining syndrome.

So what's the solution?

The solution is simple. You just need to modify both Crossfit and your triathlon or endurance training routine. Here is how to do it:

Step 1: If you decide to do Crossfit, immediately make a mental and physical commitment to adjusting your run frequency to no more 3x/week. You will receive any run-specific anaerobic and strength training necessary from the type of sprinting and running you will encounter while engaged in working out at your Crossfit gym or doing the WOD's on the Crossfit website.

What is Crossfit?

Well, according to their website definition: "CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide.

Our program delivers a fitness that is, by design, broad, general, and inclusive. Our specialty is not specializing. Combat, survival, many sports, and life reward this kind of fitness and, on average, punish the specialist."

Before anybody gets judgemental or questions whether I know what I'm talking about, I've done Crossfit. Lots. I've done the "WOD's", or Workouts of the Day. I've done Fran, and Lynn and Nutts and all the other affectionate names given to the not-so-cutesy Crossfit workout routines. Lastnight, my workout was 10x10mph sprints on the treadmill at 12% grade, with swing squats and single leg deadlifts after each (granted, it is the off-season at this time).

Twas the night before a tri Christmas

Twas the night before a tri Christmas, when all through the house,
Not a triathlete was stirring, not even their spouse;

The wet suits were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that TriSanta soon would be there;

The running shoes were nestled all snug in their boxes by the beds,
While visions of personal best danced in the triathletes heads;

And the tribike in the garage, and I in my swim cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,