Cabohydrates and Endurance Sport

This winter has been the winter of a complete nutrition revamp for us (Heather and Trevor Wurtele – coauthors of all posts on the IMTT site).  Some race issues that were slowly becoming a trend (in a bad way) had to be changed.

This post is not about all the factors that affect your race nutrition, [...]

How to spectate an Ironman

This tip is for all your family members, and admittedly we may need some help with this one so feel free to comment if you’ve got a tried and true method for spectating.

Items required for spectating:
Lawn chair, blanket, pillow – something to sit on or lie down on
Laptop, iPhone, netbook, other smart phone – something [...]

Bring the trainer

One of the most efficient and safest ways to get your race week riding done is to do so on the trainer. Especially those last couple rides before the big day that are simply to keep the blood flowing.
For one thing, you can get a quality ride in with no stopping or worrying about [...]

Stay out of the Mags

We always look forward to the latest edition of our favorite sports magazine. Whether it be Triathlete, VeloNews, or the monthly edition of Guns and Knives. But, with 3 weeks to go until an important race…stay away. Nothing good is going to come of the latest and greatest advice on how to [...]

Ironman Recovery

So the big day is done, you’re feeling sore but satisfied with the way things turned out.  Your next step is to get your body recovered and ready to train again.  If you’re done for the year, well I guess you could just work your way into the off season and enjoy your free time.  [...]

Think your way through it

An Ironman is a long day, that is for sure.  Even the best are out there for at least 8hrs.  Most seem to come in around 10-14, then the survival group, out there exercising for 15+ hours.  It’s next to impossible to account for everything that’s going to happen on race day when you’re dealing [...]

Walk Hard!

Those of you who follow Chuckie V’s blog know that he advocates walking as part of your training – time on your feet equals time in the training log.  You’ll help strengthen your feet, and if you think about proper form you can also engage your glutes and back muscles much like a run stride.
Our [...]

Last couple days before an Ironman

There are different approaches to the last couple days of a taper before a full Ironman event (in most cases, a 70.3 event requires a slightly different approach than a full Ironman).  You’ve probably read about some athletes putting in a fairly hardy dose of training on race week.  Even within the last couple days [...]

Don’t think you can do it…know you can do it

I was looking at this picture the other night of the Ironman Coeur D’Alene start line.  Heather is in the blue cap, front and center (Click to enlarge).  That stance shows that she is thinking about one thing, and that is how quickly she’s going to get herself to the far turn buoy.  You can [...]

Transition Zone 1 – A.K.A. T1

Your first transition is usually the most hectic and crowded.  Depending on what you’re trying to get out of the race you can attack T1 two different ways.  Go through with the intent of getting out as quickly as possible, or use it as a chance to regroup and get ready for the long ride ahead.  [...]

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