Blog For Beginner Triathletes And The Novice Ironman

My Ironstruck blog will provide motivation, inspiration and some great tips as you begin your triathlon career or set out to take on the Ironman challenge. Subscribe to my RSS feed and be constantly updated on the latest content that might be of interest and a great help in your triathlon training and racing.

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Ironman Canada 2010 Results

I've just returned home and have some Ironman Canada 2010 results, thoughts and images to share with you.

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Ironman Canada 2011

The rush to enter Ironman Canada 2011 began Monday morning on August 30th less than 24 hours after the final triathlete crossed the finish line of Ironman Canada 2010.

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Triathlon Nutrition

Triathlon nutrition comes in many forms. What you eat and drink over the course of training and on race day are critical to the end result.

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Bicycle Indoor Training Stand

A bicycle indoor training stand or "windtrainer" is a perfect alternative if you want to do your biking indoors.

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Athlete Coffee Drinkers

Athlete coffee drinkers should perk up as a daily dose of coffee is finally being recognized for it's beneficial properties.

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Car Bike Rack

When it comes to picking out a car bike rack that will make your triathlon training and trips to races a bit easier, there are several things to consider.

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triathlon bike

A triathlon bike can be difficult to choose, and there are several things to be aware of when you are hunting for the perfect bike for you.

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Cheap Triathlon Bikes

Cheap triathlon bikes are out there if you know where to look for them. Always keep in mind that it's a buyers market when it comes to triathlon bikes and if you are patient, you'll find one.

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Weight Loss

If new triathletes have a bit of weight loss to work on, combining swim,bike, and run training with better nutrition choices is the best way to get positive results that last.

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Calories Burned Biking

Calories burned biking can reach high levels much quicker than most physical activities because you are actually propelling a machine. Of course there are variables like terrain and weather conditions

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Athlete Nutrition

Athlete nutrition and triathlon diet in general are topics that are discussed at great length. What we eat has a great impact on athletic performance and how we recover from physical stress.

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Xterra Championships

2010 La Terra Canadian National XTERRA Championships are Open to U.S. and non-Canadian participants. 40 spots to Maui available to all. Sign up now!

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Healthy coconut oil

Introducing healthy coconut oil into everyday diet is a great way of improving heart health and would greatly reduce obesity issues among North Americans.

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Hawaii ironman triathlon

Hawaii Ironman triathlon. If there is any way possible, this is a race you just have to be part of at some point in your Ironman career.

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Half Marathon Training

Half marathon training can be a bit confusing at the best of times simply because it's sort of an odd distance in the family of road races and is much different than 10k or marathon training.

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Go To Kona

Why shouldn't you try to go to kona? John Collins made sure everyone in the world at least had the opportunity for a chance at being part of the Hawaii Ironman.

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go faster food

go faster food is just the perfect book for the athlete in your life who is seeking out great recipe ideas that will provide maximum power and recovery for both training and racing.

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Giving Up Smoking

Many people would love giving up smoking and adopt a fitter lifestyle and perhaps give triathlon a try, but it seems insurmountable.

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Ginseng For Athletes

Many triathletes have discovered that the idea of ginseng for athletes has merit and have had success using it as part of their supplement program.

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Gifts For Women Triathletes.

There are many cool gifts for women triathletes that will be amazingly useful to them.

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