Training tips, articles, and training plans from the best coaches in the world of endurance sports http://www.competitornw.com Fri, 16 May 2008 06:42:15 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.competitornw.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.competitornw.com Training tips, articles, and training plans from the best coaches in the world of endurance sports http://www.competitornw.com/training/speed-up-your-swim.html Six pace-busters to get you moving faster in the water. Mon, 05 May 2008 13:37:01 +0100 http://www.competitornw.com/training/the-long-haul.html Do your non-cycling friends think you’re overly ambitious (or insane) when you tell them you’re going to ride 100 miles in a day? Well try telling them that you’re going to compete in a 750-mile ride—with a time limit. Sun, 04 May 2008 19:54:51 +0100 http://www.competitornw.com/training/the-hernia-injury.html What used to be a season-ending injury is now a lesser frustration. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:03:42 +0100 http://www.competitornw.com/training/defining-your-goals.html Most of the runners that I work with don’t have specific time goals. This is fine. Running is a free-form activity that empowers you to choose from a variety of training programs, races and enriching running experiences. There are occasions, however, when having a time goal can be very rewarding. If you want to train for a specific time goal this year, keep in mind the following tips that can help you stay focused and motivated — even when the watch doesn’t say what you want it to say. Photo: John Segesta Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:00:51 +0100 http://www.competitornw.com/training/multi-sport-adventures-training-packing-proper-fueling.html I found myself standing atop a 400-FOOT WATERFALL listening to the cheers of encouragement from my fellow teammates as I got set to REPEL DOWN INTO A NARROW CANYON where I could barely see the ground below me. This was just one of the obstacles presented to me on my latest multi-sport adventure. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:36:52 +0100