“Be prepared to be empowered, celebrated and uplifted, because the race truly is a celebration of you.” I have to put the disclaimer out there that I had never considered myself an athlete and while I wanted to test my limits I knew I wasn’t ready to run a
“Training and the race help you bring your best forward. You can apply this to all areas in your life. It is also a great way to stay fit without taking up a lot of time.” I first participated in Ramblin’ Rose nine years ago because of my brother, a fantastic triathlete.
By Catherine Duncan What do shorter strides and higher cadence do to help prevent knee injury? There are two key supporting hypotheses. First, there is a direct link between stride length and the recommendation to move from a heel-strike pattern to a forefoot/midfoot strike pattern. The latest research suggests
“Our goal for the Ramblin’ Rose was to finish and not to leave a trail of mayhem behind us. We were successful on both accounts.” My neighbor Trudie Carraway, 75, and I can’t recall which of us first floated this audacious idea. (On the other hand, at our age,
Rumor has it that the first chili sauces (“chile” refers to the pepper pod, and “chili” to the concoction) were made by Mayan Indians around 1500 B.C. and were used for dipping. Initially consisting of chili powder and water, the addition of other ingredients didn’t come till much later.
By Brandon McDearis Whether you are busy training for Ramblin’ Rose this month or you are just dealing with the generic chaos of life as we start a new year, this month’s recipe is healthy and easy to prepare for anyone with a limited schedule. The prep for this
By Brian Schiff A problem many runners face is diminished strength in the hips and core, which can predispose them to knee pain as the miles add up. Current research suggests that strengthening both the hips and quadriceps is more effective than pure knee or
Now in its ninth year, the Ramblin’ Rose Women’s Triathlon family continues to grow each year. In addition to welcoming new triathletes to the Ramblin’ Rose family, we also welcome the husbands, sons, fathers, brothers and other family and friends who come out to support their soon-to-be triathlete on
"The emotions are overwhelming and the results are unbelievable as your sense of pride is uplifting and rewarding!" The feeling you experience at the beginning of the race when the women gather together is powerful, as your eyes begin to fill up as you look around and are in
We asked our 2013 Ramblin’ Rose participants, some as young as 10 and as old as 70, how they would inspire others to do their first Ramblin’ Rose triathlon. An overwhelming number of participants responded and many cited the simple Ramblin’ Rose mantra - YOU CAN DO THIS! Our
