Core Corner - Dynamic Plank to Star By Elizabeth Towe Objective: This exercise develops the coordination of scapular (shoulder blades), glenohumeral (shoulder joint) and torso stability. The benefit of this is translated through the shoulder and torso in running and swimming and through the hips for running.
Over-Reaching versus Over-Training: Gaining the Benefits, but Avoiding the Pitfalls By Alex McDonald, MD Every athlete has and will experience periods of fatigue throughout their athletic career, regardless of whether they are a professional athlete training 30 hours a week or a busy professional trying to squeeze
5 Quick Bicycle Fit Tips Adjust your seat height A properly adjusted seat height is the most important aspect of bicycle fit. A rough starting point is with your foot at the bottom of the pedal stroke you should have around a 30 degree bend in your knee.
Kefir By Brandon McDearis Despite the fact that I picked a career in foods and nutrition, and most of my free time is spent reading and educating myself about food, I was completely unaware of this thing called kefir until just fairly recently when I learned about it from
Anatomy of a Professional Bicycle Fit By Victor Jiminez Bicycle fitting and positioning have changed over the years. Twenty years ago we would just take some measurements and then plug those numbers into a formula and adjust the bike to that result. The process of fitting a bike
Race Belt by Nineteen: $8.00 (without the gel loops) By Cid Cardoso, Jr. Not all race belts are created equal, despite what most triathletes think. This is one of those products that have become a must for every triathlete. It is one of the first purchases novice athletes make.
Tar Heel 10 Generates Over $30,000 to Community The 2011 Wachovia Tar Heel 10 Miler and Fleet Feet Sports 4+ Mile Run attracted more than 3500 runners to Chapel Hill, generated more than $30,000 to the community, and produced exciting finishes in both the 10- and 4-mile events this
Core Corner - Plank on Stability Ball and “Stir the Pot” By Elizabeth Towe Objective: This exercise will create a strong, stable connection between the shoulders and the core. It will translate to improved bike handling and decreased neck and shoulder fatigue on long bike rides and stronger
Be a Hero! Tell PPD Your Story! PPD Beach2Battleship Triathlon Opens Hero Awards for Entries and Nominations, Seeks Triathletes to Share Inspiring Stories of Participating in Clinical Trials Triathletes are tough. Persevering through grueling training and the most demanding of races with single-minded purpose reflects not simply a
Essure: A Safe Solution to Family Planning By Emily Mitchell When your family is complete, finding a permanent form of birth control can be a whole new challenge. Traditionally, the limited options have included the tubal ligation for women and the vasectomy for men. But for those who