Monday Motivation - "Cause I want more!"

For all endurance athletes out there...
Here are some lyrics, by Young The Giant, to pump you up during those
tough training sessions or nearing the end of your race!

"My body tells me no
 but I won't quit
cause I want more
cause I want more!"

Have a listen, if you dare, and see if it doesn't get stuck in you head and make your playlist!

Comment with your favorite song(s) that gets you pumped for training or racing!

Monday Motivation - "What we do is absolutely nuts..."

"What we do is absolutely nuts,
But that's the drug,
That's what brings us to Ironman racing"

                    Chris (MACCA) McCormack
                    2010 Ironman World Champion

Ironman Winter Training - Get Psyched!

               Here's why it might be good to practice your T1 !

"Train Hard, Have Fun!
  Your Race is Just Around the Corner."

2010 Ironman World Championship "Kona": Sat. Dec.18th (4-6 PM EST)

Don't miss the dramatic coverage of the Ford Ironman World Championship


    For Ironman athletes around the world, the coverage of the Ford Ironman World Championship on NBC (December 18th, 4 - 6 PM EST - check your local listings) has proved to be a life-changing experience. Countless people cite the show as the inspiration that got them into the sport.

Monday Motivation - 90 year old Triathlete gives new meaning to "Age Grouper"

How can you not be motivated by Mary and Bill Stroebe, they are the ultimate example that

"Age is only a number" !    

"Mary became a triathlete in her late seventies (no excuses people!). She's completed over 12 sprint triathlons. She retired at age 90 and now fires the starting gun at her favorite event the Life Time Fitness triathlon in Minneapolis.
   At age 89 Mary went head-to-head with TV host Kelly Ripa in a timed triathlon in New York City, later receiving a Relly award from Regis and Kelly."
     Bio info shared by her friend, former neighbor, and Ironman Finisher Sara Cut Landolt



Mary and Bill Trailer from Andrew Napier on Vimeo.



Mary and Bill Teaser from Andrew Napier on Vimeo.

The Four Keys To Powerful Swimming - from the Land Down Under

Australian swim coach Brenton Ford, creator of
the "Mastering Freestyle Technique" program,
shares this short, well done, video to illustrate
Four Keys to effortless and powerful freestyle swimming.

1. Internal shoulder rotation
2. Pull through with a bent elbow
3. Elliptical movements
4. Release the water from the hand
(trouble seeing video image click on this Video Link)

Team Hoyt (Dick and Rick) - "CAN"

Father completes Ironman triathlon with disabled son in tow.
Video Link

Background story (a must see) on Team Hoyt at -
Video Link

Pedaling Technique - Joel Friel

Good pedaling technique and tips
Joel Friel - Multisports coach -Author of The Triathlete's Training Bible
Video Link

Shared thru BeginnerTriathlete.com

Flawless Triathlon Transitions

Bike mounting and dismounting tips
Wetsuit removal tips
Goggles and cap tips
Video Link

Shared Thru Coach Eric Sorensen of Principlefitness.com