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All Blog Posts Tagged 'triathlon' (28)

Team NEO HITS Squad - Triathlon Training Group!

Coach Nicole Drummer of NEO Endurance Sports & Fitness will be leading a Triathlon Training Group specifically for the HITS Triathlon Series races in Fort Collins, CO, July 28-29, 2012.

The Team NEO HITS Squad Includes

Twice weekly…

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Added by Nicole Drummer on March 13, 2012 at 1:17pm — No Comments

NEO Jerseys now available!

NEO Jerseys are here! I'm taking pre-orders now through November 14th so don't miss your chance to be the envy of your cycling and non-cycling friends! A great holiday gift for yourself or a loved one! (Jerseys will be available approximately 6 weeks after the pre-order period.)…

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Added by Nicole Drummer on November 4, 2011 at 12:46pm — 2 Comments

How to Plan Your Best Race Season Yet

Thursday (10/20) I gave a talk to the Pikes Peak Triathlon Club on how to plan your best race season yet. Here it is!

Added by Nicole Drummer on October 21, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Ask the Coach - Post Race Blues

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Added by Nicole Drummer on September 20, 2011 at 8:48am — 1 Comment

Race Week Strategies Webinar

Coach Nicole will be presenting a FREE webinar on Race Day Strategies on Thursday July, 14th at 6pm MT and… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on July 7, 2011 at 8:59pm — No Comments

Ask the Coach - Swim Speed - Part 1 - Flexibility

I got an email recently from Mary, who is concerned about her swim speed. Like many new triathletes, she's new to the sport and did not come from a swimming background. She would like to compete in longer distance triathlons, but is concerned about swim cut-offs. Without seeing her… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on June 30, 2011 at 9:15pm — No Comments

Ask the Coach - Adjusting to Aero

Emily wrote in recently - I need advice on how to transition from road bike to tri bike. Do you have any suggestions for getting used to aero position & shifters.

Emily's… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on April 22, 2011 at 7:14am — No Comments

Ask the Coach - the Post Swim Wobbles

Continuing on the swim theme from last week - Dean asks: "When I get out of the water after a long swim I am not able to run well or straight. What can I do in training to help with this… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on April 14, 2011 at 1:16pm — No Comments

Ask the Coach - What to Expect in Open Water

Megan is doing her first triathlon this season and asks: "I've never really swam long distances in open water. What can I expect?"

Open water is definitely a different experience from pool swimming. No lane lines, no stripe… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on April 7, 2011 at 9:24pm — No Comments

Ask the Coach - When do I get new shoes?

I just purchased a new pair of running shoes, which reminded me of Kevin's recent question:… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on April 1, 2011 at 11:19am — No Comments

Ask the Coach - What to Wear?

(this post and other useful training tips can be found at http://neoendurance.blogspot.com)…

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Added by Nicole Drummer on February 10, 2011 at 7:37pm — No Comments

Ask the Coach - Training for both On and Off-road Triathlons

This post and other useful Ask the Coach posts are found on http://neoendurance.blogspot.com

Sunny writes: I really got into the road and Xterra triathlons last year. I noticed that I wasn't as prepared for… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on December 8, 2010 at 8:55pm — No Comments

Ironman Access???

Today the WTC announced a new program regarding the Ironman Access program. For $1000 annual fee, you get:

Ironman Access Membership Program Benefits…

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Added by Nicole Drummer on October 28, 2010 at 10:00am — 5 Comments

Ask the Coach - When Fueling Gets Funky

(post also found on http://neoendurance.blogspot.com)

One of my athletes recently competed in her first half-ironman distance triathlon. It didn't go quite as planned - she writes:

On race day my stomach decided not to turn on. I really couldn't eat anything before the swim. I had about 2 to 3 nibbles off of a pb&j and some water (and wanted to throw up). Right before the swim I did take in… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on September 23, 2010 at 5:00am — No Comments

Ask the Coach - What about Wetsuits?

(also found on http://neoendurance.blogspot.com)

In this week's Ask the Coach column, Dean has a question of finding the right wetsuit. He asks,

"How do I pick a wetsuit?"

For us who live in the cooler climates, triathlons are almost guaranteed to be wetsuit legal all year long. Wetsuit legal in USA Triathlon sanctioned races means water temperature 78 degrees or lower. (For more specifics you can… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on August 19, 2010 at 7:08am — 1 Comment

Ask the Coach - Sore Calves and Bricks

(also posted on http://neoendurance.blogspot.com)

Welcome back to the weekly 'Ask the Coach' column! This week we're talking about sore muscles and brick workouts. I've also included a free workout for you!…

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Added by Nicole Drummer on August 5, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Ask the Coach - Swim Distances and Electrolytes

(also found on http://neoendurance.blogspot.com)

Welcome to the first weekly 'Ask the Coach' column. Answers to questions sent in will be published each Thursday. Questions can be sent to me via email, posted to my facebook page, or by commenting on this blog.

Thanks to all those who submitted questions! I am going to… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on July 29, 2010 at 9:11am — 2 Comments

Ask the Coach

NEO fans and athletes - I hope you've enjoyed the last ten video tips! I will be working on a few new series of video tips that you are sure to enjoy, but while I am working on these swim/bike/run tips, I'd like to introduce a weekly 'Ask the Coach' series. Send in your endurance sport related questions, either by comment on this blog post, on my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/NEO.Endurance.Sports, or by direct email to me at… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on July 22, 2010 at 3:45pm — No Comments

Efficient Transitions Part 2: T2

Last week we went over some time saving tips for the swim to bike transition - T1. This week we will discuss the bike to run transition, also known as T2.

It never fails, when we come back from our bike leg in a race, no matter how long…

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Added by Nicole Drummer on July 14, 2010 at 10:11pm — No Comments

Boulder Peak Race Report

(also found on http://bananadeath.blogspot.com)

The Boulder Peak has been around for 19 years. It's a classic race in Boulder with a short, yet challenging climb during the first 7.5 miles of the race. The run course is pretty flat with a few short hills, but it is exposed and it's more often than not really hot. I did the race last year for the first time. Here's my account of the weekend and the 2nd time at the Boulder Peak.

Saturday:… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on July 12, 2010 at 12:22pm — No Comments