Monthly Archives: February 2009

Don’t let Cycling be a Pain the Ass (or Worse!)

If you’re having issues with your current saddle you might want to try the Adamo racing saddle from ISM. A popular choice with many time-trialers and triathletes alike .  This unorthodox design features two split rails in favour of the classic nose as seen on most other saddles. These split rails make the Adamo Racing [...]

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Women are better at going the distance

“Women are more efficient at using fat as fuel, which is important in long-distance races,” said Eschbach, a seven-time Ironman triathlon finisher. “Secondly, psychologically women perceive the same level of exercise as less stressful than men do, and women also tend to pace a little better sometimes in ultra distance races.” Until 1972, women were [...]

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MotorTabs – the Newest in Electrolytes Replacement & ENERGY!

Simple, easy, great taste and great nutrition You gotta try these new electrolyte replacement AND Carbohydrate energy tablets that dissolve in water and create an instant sports drink. Four flavors, orange, fruit punch, grape and lemon lime.  Have you tried Nuun tablets?  They are great, but sometimes, you need more than just electrolytes…. where’s the beef??? Other [...]

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Argon 18 – Element 80

The Old Argon Mercury is back but badder than ever!  The new design and colours are just incredible and its low low sticker price may make you think twice about needing to dish out a ton of coin on a higher priced bike – for what?!     With a full carbon aero rear triangle and 100% carbon fork, the [...]

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UNBELIEVABLE Offers on Blackburn Ultra and Fluid Trainers

  Blackburn Ultra – was$ 379 -was $300 - NOW $249.99 Blackburn fluid was $300 – was $250 – NOW 199.99

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Weight Training For Cyclists and Triathletes

Adapted from NSCA…   Cycling regularly is great for lower body strength, but leaves a lot to be desired for the upper body muscle groups. And this can be a major liability – both for roadies who need that extra edge in road competitions and for mountain bikers who need this upper body strength to [...]

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Meet the Elite – Kyle Marcotte

    PB:  Kyle Marcotte, thanks for agreeing to be our Meet the ELITE athlete this month. Now I have known you for years, but despite your numerous Ironman podium finishes, many of our athletes may not know you. Where are you from? And what is your athletic background?         Kyle: I was raised [...]

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Ironman Calgary & SpeedTheory in the News!

Kelly Doody – Calgary Sun Page 6  Columnist and triathlete had this to say about Ironman Calgary 70.3:  Half-Iron, huge success! She also visited SpeedTheory during a recent spin class and took this picture of some pretty awesome people (thanks everyone!!)….     Wednesday night spin class at Speed Theory – a haven for those striving for [...]

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Calgary Ironmen/women: Do you want to race for a charity?

  A large group of triathletes will be fundraising for the Alberta Cancer Foundation with funds directed to the Tom Baker Cancer Center located in Calgary. Our goal is to PACK the roads with friends, family and co-workers on August 2, 2009 and also to raise 70.3 thousand dollars. Local amateur athlete and team leader Allan [...]

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Ironman 101 – Dr. Trev Williams

Ironman 101 Volume 3, March For our second installment of IM101, we’ll continue with some overall general tips about how to approach your training, racing, and where it fits into your life granted you are doing this as a hobby and not a profession. Last month, we covered some general philosophical ways of approaching this [...]

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