USA Triathlon Florida Region – Long Course Regional Championship
Can’t wait for tomorrow’s Long Course Regional Championship with the 31st Annual Florida Challenge Triathlon – The Intimidator on March 21, 2015. The race will consist of 1.2 mi swim, 56 mi bike and a 13.1 mi run. If you…
Don’t eat the Holidays!
Don’t eat the holidays! – by Hector L Torres During the holidays many get consumed with the parties and events, especially when they are serving food. Some, will go after work and go say to themselves, “I will have a small…
2015 USAT Florida Region Spring Education / Training Camp – 10 USAT CEU’s
This is our 3-day training camp in Orlando, FL. USAT Florida Region training camps are an ideal, fun option for triathletes to take their training to the next level. Geared for athletes training for an Ironman or Olympic Distance with…
Rest and Recovery
Rest and Recovery The workouts you do are as good as the recover that follows. How can you get the best out of each session? If you are like every single triathlete as I see, the coach tells you to…
Caffeine for Endurance Athletes
Caffeine for endurance athletes Consuming 200 to 400 milligrams of caffeine before training or sports competitions improves performance in endurance and high -intensity exercise. Spanish researchers from the University of Castilla – La Mancha in Toledo found that caffeine improved…
Getting ready for your long runs during Ironman training – Hector L Torres
During triathlon training, especially during Ironman training, it is very important to prepare yourselves for your long day of trainings. You have to think your body as your engine aka “motor”. During your training you have been spending time on…
Running Unnecessary Long Runs by Hector L Torres
“Practice makes perfect”, how many times have you heard that. However, many people take that to heart and believe that when training for an Ironman they have to spend countless of hours on the run and even run a marathon…
Race Week Tips – Arriving at Race Site
Arriving at Race Site Arrive a few days in advance of the race so you can become familiar with the venue. Swim start – Review the swim start area; early morning is best as winds and chop are more likely to…
NormaTec Recovery
NormaTec Recovery After years of successfully treating thousands of patients with severe illness and disease, NormaTec developed the NormaTec MVP(“Most Valuable Pump”) Sports Medicine model. Used world-wide by orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, and professional and Olympic athletes, the NormaTec MVP has quickly become…
Running Unnecessary Long Runs
Running Unnecessary Long Runs by Hector L Torres “Practice makes perfect”, how many times have you heard that. However, many people take that to heart and believe that when training for an Ironman they have to spend countless of hours…