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To GU or not to GU? That is the question

Why does everything have to be so complicated?  Balance work, family, religion and your personal goals among a few things in life.  For most of you reading EMT, some of your personal goals encompass triathlons, whether it be your first race or your 10th Ironman.  You can get lost in the minutia of clothing, bikes, mechanical equipment, GPS, heart rate, and everything that the sport entails.  Why should nutrition be any different, right?

Wrong.

It only makes sense that nutrition is an important part of triathlons.  You need to supply the right energy to get you through a grueling event.  Maybe not as important for sprints and border line for olympic distances, but anything further than that, and nutrition becomes the 4th element of triathlon.  That doesn't mean you need a rocket science degree or you need to be a nutritional expert or hire one to get the right stuff.  There are plenty of opinions out there about what to take, when to take it and how much.

USA Triathlon's Elite Duathlon Nationals set for Saturday in Alabama

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - With some of the nation's top multisport athletes in the field, USA Triathlon's Elite Duathlon National Championship will be held Saturday in Pelham, Ala., in conjunction with the Powerman Alabama Multisport Weekend at Oak Mountain State Park.

The elite national titles will be decided over a 10-kilometer run, 40-kilometer bike, 5-kilometer run course with an 8 a.m. Central start time.

Among the elite athletes slated to compete for the $10,000 prize purse are 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Duathlon National Championship title winners Nicole LaSelle (Dayton, Ohio) and Matthew Russell (Scottsdale, Ariz.), who went on to place ninth and fifth, respectively, at 2011 Duathlon Worlds. In all, eight of the 10 elite U.S. athletes that competed at the 2011 ITU World Duathlon Championships are on the start list for 2012 nationals.

Video of the day: Lance Armstrong rides a very windy Ironman Kona bike course

In this video Lance Armstrong Training partner Jimmy Riccitello, videos Lance as he rides a very windy Kona Ironman World Championship bike course.

Could this be a sign of things to come this October in Kona, Hawaii? We're say...we'll see.

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Photo of the day: Is this the ultimate triathlete car?

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2012 USA Triathlon Collegiate Nationals Preview

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - In just one month the nation's top collegiate triathletes will once again descend on Tuscaloosa, Ala. - the home of the University of Alabama - for the 2012 USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championship on Saturday, April 21.

A capacity field of more than 1,200 collegiate triathletes is expected to vie for individual and team national titles in the Olympic-distance championship event, which features a 1,500-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike and 10-kilometer run starting and finishing at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. The women's race will start at 7:30 a.m., followed by the men at 10:30 a.m.
 
New for 2012 is the mixed team relay, which will begin at 4 p.m. Each four-person team must consist of two females and two males who will complete a super-sprint triathlon before tagging their teammate. The first athlete will race a 275m swim, 6k bike and 1.6k run; the three remaining athletes will complete a 250m swim, 6k bike and 1.6k run. 

New study says yes....women report that exercise triggers orgasm

Researchers are now calling it a “coregasm,” or if you want to be very scientific about it...a exercise-induced orgasm (EIO).

The new research was published on Monday in a special issue of Sexual and Relationship Therapy.

The term "coregasm" comes from the fact that researchers discovered that abdominal exercises tend to spark the pleasure sensation in women.

In a survey researchers asked women if the had ever experienced a exercise-induced orgasm (EIO) and 124 responded yes and an additional 246 said that they had exercise-induced sexual pleasure (EISP).

Molina & Williams To Race ITU World Triathlon San Diego

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The ITU World Triathlon San Diego will present a unique opportunity for age-group triathletes to race alongside two of the sport's all-time greats, as Ironman World Champion and 2012 USA Triathlon Hall of Fame inductee Scott Molina and Olympic bronze medalist Susan Williams have committed to race in the age-group ranks at the May 10-12 event.

"It has been about 25 years since I last raced in San Diego - way too long," Molina said. "I vividly recall living and racing there in the Eighties in the center of the triathlon world. I'm sure the weekend's events will be a massive celebration of the sport, and I'm really looking forward to being part of it."
 
In his competitive days, Molina notched 104 professional triathlon victories, six USA Triathlon Elite National Championships - including four straight from 1983-86 - the 1988 Ironman World Championship and a pair of World's Toughest Triathlon titles. A father of three and grandfather of one, Molina married fellow professional triathlete Erin Baker in 1990. He resides in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he has worked as a triathlon coach since 1995.

ITU World Cup season set to open in Mooloolaba, Australia

Mooloolaba, Australia (March 20 2012) - It's the sixth year in a row that  will open the ITU World Cup season, which makes it the second time that it's opened an Olympic year. Back in 2008, three-time ITU World Champion Emma Snowsill took out the Mooloolaba title and went on to win Gold at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, while two-time ITU World Champion Javier Gomez took the men's and then finished fourth in Beijing.
 

Video: Ben Greenfield gives you the skinny on triathlon run & bike orthotics.

If you run and ride long enough chances are you'll need to get triathlon run & even bike orthotics. Check out this video as Ben Greenfield goes over the how to and why you need these triathlon running and cycling aids.

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What’s New – Smartmount Race Number Holder

You’ve invested thousands of dollars in a bike, aero helmet, racing top, and hundreds of hours in training to get to the start line of a triathlon. Then the race officials hand you a couple of flimsy twist-ties to attach your number to your bike. It almost feels like a slap in the face to your investment in going fast.

That’s why we welcome Smartmount’s elegant answer. The reversible and curved mounting clip mounts nearly anywhere on your rig and keeps the number clear of the rear wheel, seat bag and water bottle cages. The number stays out of the way, doesn’t flutter around, and will need a tornado to detach it.

This just in: Saucony Kinvara 3

Coming to a running show store near you in May, the folks at Saucony just sent us the latest  and newest Kinvara 3.

The Kinvara 3 weights only 7.7 ounces and is designed to be a light-weight all-around trainer with good stability and control.

We took the briight yellow tester Kinvara 3s for a short 4-mile run to see if the shoes were as fast as they look. They are indeed very light and responsive with minimal weight for maximum speed. 

Review: the 2012 Infiniti FX35 is the sprint triathlete of crossovers

The 2012 Infiniti FX35 is a sporty all-wheel-drive crossover that's packed with the latest  automotive technology.

With massive 21' inch wheels and an engine that produces just over 300 horsepower the Infiniti FX35 is not only sporty but also fast.

So how does this Infiniti compare to cars like the BMW X5 and and the segment leading Lexus RX350?

And how does the Infiniti drive, handle and perform in everyday use when used as a daily driver? Does it have enough utility, or is it a tall all-wheel-drive sports car?

We recently had the chance to drive the Infiniti FX35 through the beautiful mountains around Spokane, Washington to find out in this video review by Dave Erickson. Check out this video review (from our sister blog TFLcar.com).

Allen and Bucker win 2nd annual XTERRA Philippines Championships

LILOAN, Cebu (March 18, 2012) - Ben Allen and Renata Bucher captured the second-annual XTERRA Philippines Championship in front of thousands on a picture-perfect day at the high-end Amara subdivision of Liloan in the Cebu Province on Sunday.

It is every performers dream to play on the biggest stage in front of an adoring, sold-out crowd.  On Sunday in Cebu that dream came true for Allen, Bucher and several hundred other XTERRA athletes representing more than a dozen countries as XTERRA’s version of the Tour de France unfolded in the scenic tropical paradise of the Philippines.

“It was absolutely amazing out there having thousands of people on the cliffs watching the swim and then lining both sides of the entire bike and run course, cheering the whole day,” said Allen, who posted a 2:30:05 winning time that was more than two-minutes ahead of triathlon legend Olivier Marceau.  “Today was one of the highlights of my career and I’m just over-the-moon, couldn’t be happier.”

O’Donnell & Williamson defend their Ironman San Juan 70.3 titles today

Both Timothy O’Donnell and Kelly Williamson defended their Ironman San Juan 70.3 titles today.

The two American pro triathletes proved that they are back in winning race form for 2012 with decisive wins in San Juan.

O’Donnell took the early edge out of the water, but on the bike Belgium triathlete Axel Zeebroek took charge. However once O’Donnell got on the run he posted a race-best split of 1:17:17 to put him across the finishline in 3:51:32 ahead of second place triathlete Leon Griffin of Australia.

Rounding out the podium was Axel Zeebroek who crossed the line in 3:54:56.

Ironman 70.3 San Juan

Top 5 Professional Men

1. Timothy O’Donnell (USA) 3:51:32
2. Leon Griffin (AUS) 3:53:08
3. Axel Zeebroek (BEL) 3:54:56
4. Michael Lovato (USA) 3:57:54
5. Oscar Galindez (ARG) 3:58:46

In the women's race Kelly Williamson came out of the water third and and kept sliding back on the bike. However it was on her run (1:20:13) that she made her move to cross the finishline in first place 4:14:06.

At just over 4 minutes behind her Linsey Corbin crossed the in second in 4:18:38, followed by Czech triathlete Radka Vodickova...who finished third in 4:23:23.

Video of the Day: Cooking a tri friendly breakfast with Ben

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Zen and the Art of Triathlon podcast: how to run faster off the bike

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This episode of the ZenTri Podcast has Mike Ricci telling me how to run faster off the bike - by using higher cadence.  Listen in and find out how using faster RPMs on the bike reduces fatigue so you can hit that run split that you've always wanted!

We also talk about how to stay motivated when you have to train indoors or not train at all. Learn from us how to make your workouts more fun.

As usual, the show is wrapped up with a full hour of my own training tips as I take you with me on my workouts.  I talk about nutrition, pacing, gear, and much more.  Listen in and enjoy!

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