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2008 America’s Finest City (AFC) Half Marathon

Today was an ideal day for the running of the 31st annual America’s Finest City (AFC) Half Marathon. Mild temperatures allowed for very fast times amongst the pros and top amateurs. The lead pack would start the race with a very quick 5:10 mile followed by a 5:04. This... [Read more...]

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America’s Finest City - Amateur Athlete Interviews

Neil Barry AmateurEndurance: Have you done this race before? Neil Barry: No AE: How did you like it? NB: Really fun. It was really fun that there was a hill at the end that totally whooped us. AE: Have you done many half-marathons? NB: This was the second or third that I have... [Read more...]

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Avia Xterra Snow Valley Race Experience

This weekend Amateur Endurance covered the Avia Xterra Snow Valley Triathlon. When I first heard of this assignment, two thoughts came to mind. One, I’ve never witnessed an Xterra tri so this should be fun. And two, I don’t really know anything about Xterra Triathlons.... [Read more...]

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Avia Xterra Snow Valley - Athlete Interviews

Conrad Stoltz Photo by Bryan & Jamie Sheasby AmateurEndurance: Congratulations on the race today! What part did you enjoy the most? Conrad Stoltz: I enjoy the bike the most. The bike is pretty technical for a smaller race and a race of this distance. It’s good what they’re... [Read more...]

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2008 Solana Beach Triathlon and Duathlon Race Report

Caue Suplicy wins the Solana Beach Sprint Triathlon. Photo by Bryan & Jamie Sheasby. Today, Fletcher Cove (Solana Beach, CA) hosted the annual running of the Solana Beach Triathlon and Duathlon. As in the past, the substantial turnout consisted of a wide range of ability... [Read more...]

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Solana Beach Triathlon - Athlete Interviews

Photo by Bryan & Jamie Sheasby Oscar “Oz” Sanchez (Member of 2008 U.S. Paralympic Cycling Team competing in Beijing) AmateurEndurance: How was the race today? Oz: It was good. I felt good; this was my first time doing this one. I just broke into the triathlon... [Read more...]

Training

Plan Your Race, Race Your Plan

I recently crossed into the 5 month period from Ironman Arizona in November and began my ‘formal’ training period. With one Ironman under my belt and high expectations for myself, it got me to thinking – how do we choose the right goals for ourselves...

August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Equipment

Great ‘Aero’ Head - Do Aero-Helmets Work?

Well, here it goes! Great ‘Aero’ Head. No it isn’t about the high altitude club that we often hear of but never meet anyone who has really joined. It is however, about the highly present and often misunderstood aero helmet. The title...

August 18, 2008 | 2 Comments

Injury Prevention

Ask Dr. Runco - Piriformis Pain

Hi Doc, I got hit by a car in 2001 and ever since my right hip/gluteal is so painful I cannot run. I have done multiple Ironman races including Lake Placid and the Boston Marathon. Not being able to run is killing me! I have been through physical therapy...

July 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Mental Preperation

The Voices in My Head

Sometimes, swimming can make your mind to wander a little too much… If you’ve ever swam out in the ocean or in open water, your mind might worry a little about the shadows that seem to pass below. That dark round spot that looks to be coming your...

August 11, 2008 | 2 Comments

Nutrition

a-voh-KAH-doh

Athletes care about efficiency. Improvements to your technique will help give you more distance per stroke in the water, a more powerful pedal stroke, and the least wasteful running form. Budgeting your time and your training program allows you...

July 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Editorials

The Olympic Spirit

The 2008 Olympics are easy to relate to if you’re an athlete of any kind… If you’re like me, you were keeping tabs on Michael Phelps’ amazing run at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. While I’m only a “swimmer” when it comes to triathlons I found...