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Nicole Drummer's Blog – May 2010 Archive (4)

Learning to Fuel on the Bike

Being able to comfortably eat and drink on the bike is important for triathlon, and also for cyclists. In triathlon, your hydration/fueling on the bike can make or break your run, especially in the longer races, so it is critical… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on May 26, 2010 at 9:50pm — 1 Comment

5 Tips for a Smoother Ride

In triathlon, most of us will spend the highest percentage of time on the bike during a race. This means we need to spend a substantial amount of time training on the bike. But if your ride isn't smooth, you won't likely get that saddle time that you need. Here are some tips geared towards the beginner cyclist to help you be more comfortable on the bike.

1) Make sure the bike fits you. If you are new to… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on May 19, 2010 at 10:15pm — No Comments

6 Tips for a More Confident Open Water Swim

Six Tips for a more confident open water swim without open water.

While preparing for a race that includes open water swimming, it is highly recommended to practice in open water first. But sometimes it's not possible to swim in open water before your race. Perhaps you live in a colder climate and don't have access until Memorial Day, or it's just not practical to get to a body of open water, here are some tips… Continue

Added by Nicole Drummer on May 12, 2010 at 9:58pm — 3 Comments

5 Tips for A Successful Race

Welcome to the first of a weekly series of endurance sports tips from Coach Nicole at NEO Endurance Sports & Fitness! We hope you find these tips helpful!

Now that race season has begun, here are some tips to make sure your next race is a successful one.