All you have to do is pick up a newspaper or click to a news website to see that the economic downturn is hurting everyone, even hard working (and super ambitious) triathlon folks in resource rich Alberta! In this dramatically changing economy, it’s more important than ever for a small niche retail store like SpeedTheory [...]
Free Styling – Guidelines for Swim Training Often, I think there are parallels between triathlon and family. In my mind, I think of the three sports in triathlon as siblings who can either get along really nicely,…or fight each other tooth and nail. I consider the swim the youngest of family members, and quite [...]
Be Ready to Race on August 2nd! NOW WITH A NO-HOTEL OPTION! Spend 5 full days learning the ins and outs of western Canada’s only official 70.3 event. Gain invaluable experience of 5 fully supported days of training (June 20th to the 24th) getting accustomed to the terrain of Calgary and beautiful surrounding area to prepare [...]
This first installment of ‘On the Ride’ will hopefully find you motivated, injury free, and ready to start the ramp into race form by summer. Enjoying a healthy off-season ensures longevity in this sport and lifestyle. Off-season doesn’t mean laying on the couch however. Instead it means a departure from the rigors of structured consistent [...]
Flying home from Beijing I felt broken and exhausted. My journey from age-grouper to Olympian had ended in a painful bike crash and a 10 km jog to the finish-line. However, it was a great experience and I was looking forward to my first extended break in two years. Unfortunately, the “off-season” officially started with [...]
The Ironman 70.3 Calgary Team has prepared a training program to prepare you to successfully complete a half Ironman on August 2nd, 2009. The program formally begins January 1st, 2009. In preparing this program the team has spoken with a number of coaches and athletes that specialize in iron distance and other endurance events including [...]
Welcome Ironman 70.3 Calgary! Our mission is to host the best triathlon you have ever competed in. We know that you will love Calgary (we sure do!) and we know you will love the race. We are glad that you have subscribed to our on-line magazine because we have great expectations for it. Our [...]
Ironman is a commitment. It’s a commitment of your time and it is a commitment to yourself. By signing up for a long distance event like Ironman 70.3 you are signing up to time training -dedicating many of your weekends to long rides and long runs. You are commiting to time away from your loved [...]
Each month we will post an interview with pro triathletes in Personal Best (PB). This month it is an interview with 11 time Ironman Winner LISA BENTLEY (LB). PB: Lisa, thanks so much for agreeing to answer some questions for us. LB: We want to ensure that you have the best training and race experience possible and that is [...]
