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The Lure of Ironman
The lure of Ironman can be very intoxicating. It is time-consuming, expensive, prestigious and awe-inspiring. Who wouldn't want to do...
coachsandym
Oct 9, 20191 min read
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Obsessed
In a conversation with a customer about running, it was made perfectly clear that she ran enough to get the benefits of running but not...
coachsandym
Jul 25, 20192 min read
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Triathlon Jargon
If a triathlon is on your race card you'll want to be up on all the jargon. From setting up in transition to swim, bike and run sport...
coachsandym
Jul 25, 20192 min read
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Buying a Bike: Size and Fit
If you are in the market for a new bike and are not sure where to begin you need to start by assessing your riding needs; mountain...
coachsandym
Jun 28, 20192 min read
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Run Safely
While we plan to run or walk in the cooler, darker hours of the summer, the same time of day in the fall and winter brings with it health...
coachsandym
Jun 28, 20192 min read
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Limiters and Compensators
Whether you are an elite, a top age grouper or a back of the packer everyone wants to improve their performance. An improvement in...
coachsandym
Jun 28, 20192 min read
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Your Ego is Sabotaging your Results
I have stated numerous times recently to athletes that to be successful you must train without your ego. While our ego can be good; we...
coachsandym
Jun 27, 20193 min read
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Water and Electrolytes (WE)
Dehydration, hyponatremia, too much, too little. Hyponatremia (over-hydration) is really not about drinking too much water but about not...
coachsandym
Jun 27, 20192 min read
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No Excuses
I have been a personal trainer and endurance coach for a very long time so excuses are nothing new to me. As a matter of fact I enjoy...
coachsandym
Jun 27, 20191 min read
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Change your Mind and Change your Life
A couple of years ago I had a conversation with a customer about a new product that she was using to monitor her activity, sleep and...
coachsandym
Jun 27, 20192 min read
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Runner for Life
Starting a new running program can be a little frightening and sometimes downright intimidating. There is no right or wrong way to begin...
coachsandym
Jun 27, 20192 min read
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Basic Nutrition Part 1
Nutrition is the platform of eating for health vs fueling which occurs during exercise to make forward process. When it comes to...
coachsandym
Jun 26, 20192 min read
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Basic Nutrition Part 2
A good place to start if you are counting macros (MyFitnessPal tracks them) is 40/30/30 or 50/25/25. Having said that macros will...
coachsandym
Jun 26, 20191 min read
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DOMS-Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Injuries can be an inevitable part of being a runner if you are not taking care to stretch, cross train and watch your nutrition. ...
coachsandym
Jun 26, 20192 min read
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Activity Paused
"Activity paused" the app lady stated as we waited to cross the busy intersection. "Activity paused" she chirped again as we waited at...
coachsandym
Jun 26, 20192 min read
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