Trail Shoes: Would You Bring a Knife to a Gunfight? By D.C. Lucchesi One of the looming worries most new trail runners have isn’t about getting lost, finding the potty or even which trail is best. It’s usually about shoes. Specifically, are trail shoes considered a “must have” if
By Cid Cardoso, Jr. I’m often asked by novice triathletes whether they should invest in an entry-level road bike or an entry-level tri bike. The answer is that it depends mostly on budget and goals. Entry-level tri bikes often create some sticker shock to those new to
By D.C. Lucchesi Like most runners, Amanda Mingo has fond memories of her first marathon. It was Chicago in 2000. A big-city marathon with all the bells and whistles: Chicago’s enthusiastic crowds and flat, fast course are favorites of first-timers from all over the world. And Mingo, the
By Matthew Clancy Amy Kelly is just 24 years old and looks even younger but, don't let the looks fool you, she’s a wise runner. She’s also a fast runner, real fast. Amy won the Tar Heel 10 Miler in April. The following week, she won the Flying
By Joe Nuss Nicole Robertson has just escaped from Alcatraz. Not the prison, of course. She’s just finished the famous San Francisco triathlon where athletes jump from a boat into the icy cold water of the San Francisco Bay adjacent to the actual island. To finish the race,
Weight Loss Doesn’t Always Equal Fitness Although proper nutrition alone can lead to weight loss, it doesn’t necessarily equal true health or fitness, says a new study in a recent issue of the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. Enette Larson-Meyer, Ph.D., R.D., FACSM, directed 36 overweight
By Dianne Shaw Judy Swasey is always on the run, whether it’s seeing patients at UNC Lineberger as a nurse practitioner or training close to 100 women to complete the Komen Race for the Cure. “Coach” Swasey will celebrate her 30th year of running in 2011 and has been
By Melissa Bell One of the many questions I get from women daily is what saddle would help relieve uncomfortable pressure. Most of the time we can correct saddle issues via a bike fit; however, there are times when this is not the case. Trying chamois butter or getting
By Brandon McDearis There is no reason why a salad, whether eaten as a main course or as a starter, has to be boring. A few flavorful ingredients not only can make a salad erupt with flavor, but also can add a substantial amount of nutritional quality to
By Alyse Kelly-Jones Just saying the word triathlon out loud has power, a lot of power. Once you’ve said the word out loud, it becomes real and you’ve taken your first step from the couch to the finish line. You’ll find that after 10 weeks of training