Blog entries - April 2011 http://www.endurancemag.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:59:31 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/giveaway-reward-for-reader-feedback-718.html <p><br/><br/><p style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px;"><img style="border: 0px initial initial;" src="http://www.endurancemag.com/images/blog/blog2//28_mar_blog2_BOTH_RUDY_PROJECT_PROMO_MAR_01_noyz_fluo_pink_V1.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 14.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">REWARD FOR READER FEEDBACK</p><br/><p style=Read More... Joe Nuss Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Endurance Magazine http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/feature-family-friendly-fun-the-focus-for-fs-series.html <p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 14.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><img src="http://www.endurancemag.com/images/blog/blog2//29_apr_blog_FEATURE_FINISH_STRONG_010.jpg" alt="" /><br /></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 14.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 14.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">FS Series co-founders (from left to right) Brent Dorenkamp, Marc PRead More... Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Triathlon http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/event-preview-2nd-annual-mta-sprint-triathlon.html <p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><img src="http://www.endurancemag.com/images/blog/blog2//4_may_blog_EVENT_PREVIEW_MTA_mg_9418web-1.jpg" alt="" /><br /></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">PHOTO CREDIT - PHOTO BY R. KEITH CLONTZ PHOTOGRAPHY</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4dRead More... Joe Nuss Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Triathlon http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/womens-health-carolina-robot-cutting-edge-for-womens-health.html <p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><img src="http://www.endurancemag.com/images/blog/blog2//28_apr_blog_WOMENS_HEALTH_CAROLINA_ROBOT_Inge1.jpg" alt="" /><br /></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><br /></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Carolina Robot: Cutting Edge for Women&rsquo;s Health</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.Read More... Joe Nuss Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Women http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/feature-womens-issue.html <p>In 2002, Pam Reed won the grueling 146-mile Badwater Ultramarathon outright, besting the closet man by more than 4 hours and setting a course record.&nbsp; A year later, she won again by nearly 30 minutes over Dean Karnazes.&nbsp; Both years saw women in 4 out of the top 10 spots.&nbsp; Since then, as many as 5 women secured top 10 overall finishes in a single year at Badwater - one of the toughest races in the world.&nbsp; Most recently, Diana Finkel led the grueling Hardrock 100-mile EnduraRead More... Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Women http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/feature-every-race-a-celebration-breast-cancer-survivor-becomes-hero-for-health.html <p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><img src="http://www.endurancemag.com/images/blog/blog2//26_apr_blog_COVER_MG_7183.jpg" alt="" /><br /></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><br /></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Every Race a Celebration:</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Breast CaRead More... Joe Nuss Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Endurance Magazine http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/book-review-the-legend-of-athlon.html <p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana;">BOOK REVIEW - The Legend of Athlon&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana;">Review by Joe Nuss</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; min-height: 13.0px;">&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana;">Inspired by the sport of triathlon and the lifetime of fitness and wellness it brings, mother and Ramblin&rsquo; Rose TriatRead More... Joe Nuss Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Lifestyle http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/injury-prevention-training-the-upper-body-to-improve-performance.html <p>Training the Upper Body to Improve Performance</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">By Brian Schiff, PT, CSCS</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d; min-height: 13.0px;">&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Whether you run, cycle, swim or do all three, upper body strength plays an important role in achieving your peak performance.&nbsp; Women hRead More... Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Training http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/cycling-cycling-for-women-should-you-buy-a-women-specific-bike-trek-lexa-s.html <p><img src="http://www.endurancemag.com/images/blog/blog2//23_apr_blog_GEAR_WOMEN_SPECIFIC_Trek_lexas_gray.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Cycling for Women:</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Should You Buy a Women-Specific Bike?</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4dRead More... Joe Nuss Sat, 23 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Women http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/cycling-cycling-for-women-should-you-buy-a-women-specific-bike-quintana-roo-dulce.html <p><img src="http://www.endurancemag.com/images/blog/blog2//22_apr_blog_GEAR_WOMEN_SPECIFIC_QR Dulce side 2.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Cycling for Women:</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Should You Buy a Women-Specific BikeRead More... Joe Nuss Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Women http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/gear-cycling-for-women-should-you-buy-a-women-specific-bike-guru-cr501.html <p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><img src="http://www.endurancemag.com/images/blog/blog2//21_apr_blog_GEAR_WOMEN_SPECIFIC_guru-2011_cr501_side_transparent.jpg" alt="" /><br /></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><br /></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Cycling for Women:</p><br/><p styRead More... Joe Nuss Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Women http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/cycling-teach-yourself-to-pedal-at-a-higher-cadence.html <p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Teach Yourself to Pedal at a Higher Cadence</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d; min-height: 13.0px;">&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Incorporate this simple cadence drill into your warm up and cool down for every ride.</p><br/><br/>Warm up for 5 minutes at a natural comfortable pedal rpm<br/><br/><br/>Increase your pedal rRead More... Joe Nuss Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Cycling http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/cycling-four-things-women-can-do-to-improve-their-cycling.html <p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Four Things Women Can do to Improve Their Cycling</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">By Victor Jiminez</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d; min-height: 13.0px;"></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; Read More... Joe Nuss Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:38:28 +0100 Cycling http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/gear-review-merrell-trail-glove-110.html <p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><img src="http://www.endurancemag.com/images/blog/blog2//18_apr_blog_GEAR_MERRELL_SHOES_Product_Grass_TrailGlove.jpg" alt="" /><br /></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><br /></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Gear Review: Merrell Trail Glove - $110</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px VRead More... Joe Nuss Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Gear http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/event-preview-trail-running-wellness-retreat-for-women-mind-body-and-good-for-the-soul.html <p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Trail Running &amp; Wellness Retreat for Women:</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Mind, Body and Good for the Soul</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d; min-height: 13.0px;">&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Ever dreamed of just running wild? LikRead More... Joe Nuss Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Women http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/yoga-relax-to-recover.html <p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><img src="http://www.endurancemag.com/images/blog/blog2//16_apr_blog.jpg" alt="" /><br /></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><br /></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Relax to Recover</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">By Sage Rountree</p><br/><p style="mRead More... Joe Nuss Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Training http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/wellness-women-are-better-athletes.html <p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Women Are Better Athletes</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">By Joshua Stevens</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d; min-height: 13.0px;">&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Women are better endurance athletes than men.&nbsp; They are not faster or stronger oRead More... Joe Nuss Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:02:02 +0100 Women http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/nutrition-asian-buckwheat-noodle-salad-with-tofu.html <p><img src="http://www.endurancemag.com/images/blog/blog2//14_apr_blog_NUTRITION_ASIAN_NOODLES_026.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">Asian Buckwheat Noodle Salad with Tofu</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;">By Brandon McDearis</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d; min-height: 13.0px;">&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0Read More... Joe Nuss Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Nutrition http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/feature-reinvent-yourself-through-triathlon.html <p><img src="http://www.endurancemag.com/images/blog/blog2//3_apr_blog_BOTH_PHOTO_NOTE.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p>&nbsp;</p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; line-height: 16.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #333233;">Shown here at a Rev3 Triathlon, professional triathlete Jordan Rapp set a course record in winning the 2009 Ford Ironman Arizona triathlon.&nbsp; Four months later, he was nearly killed in a horrifying accident that shattered his face, collarbone and shoulder.&nbsp; Eight monRead More... Joe Nuss Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Triathlon http://www.endurancemag.com/index.php/endurance-blog/gear-2011-felt-b16.html <p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 1.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><img src="http://www.endurancemag.com/images/blog/blog2//1_apr_blog_BOTH_GEAR_BIKES_FELT_B16_MAR_31_APR_1.jpg" alt="" /><br /></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 1.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; color: #4d4d4d;"><br /></p><br/><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 1.0px; font: 11.0px Verdana; coRead More... Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Gear