By Todd Parker, M.A., M.S. Running barefoot may lead to benefits such as strengthening the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the feet. However, one should never start right off with hard surfaces such as sidewalks, roads, or even harder less forgiving treadmills. If you would like to try barefoot running to see if your musculoskeletal [...]
Editor’s Note: A special congratulations to tri-state area locals Dave Slavinski, Brad Gibney, Anne Mitchell, and Warren Taylor PELHAM, Ala. – Dave Slavinski and Gail Kattouf posted convincing victories to claim the overall national titles Sunday at the 2011 USA Triathlon Long Course Duathlon National Championship, which was held in conjunction with the Powerman Alabama. [...]
For the seventh year in a row, West Chester will be hosting the Iron Hill Twilight Criterium on Saturday, July 9. Top professionals from around the country will be duking it out in the USA CRITS series, vying for top honors. The winners of the races won’t be alone, however. The town of West Chester [...]
Colorado Springs, Colo. (March 22, 2011) — Based on concerns raised by cycling’s international federation, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), USA Cycling reversed its earlier decision and will continue the ban on the use of race radios in all national-level competition; including USA Cycling’s National Racing Calendar (NRC) and national championship events. “After consultation with [...]
Apeldoorn, Netherlands (March 27, 2011) —Sarah Hammer (Temecula, Calif./OUCH) moved from fourth to second place in the women’s omnium to earn the silver on the final day of competition at the UCI Track World Championships. With Sunday’s finish combined with gold in the individual pursuit and silver in the team pursuit, Hammer became the first [...]
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (March 21, 2011) – The growing popularity of bicycle riding and racing throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania is the impetus behind the Road Cycling League Super Series, a six-weekend, eight-day series of bicycle road races in Chester and Lancaster County communities this spring, beginning March 26 and running through July 4. Each weekend event [...]
I am a big fan of sprint triathlons and duathlons. For me they are fun, local, and you are usually finished before many people have had their second cup of coffee. The one downside, especially in the world of sprint duathlon, is the valuable time lost during the shoe change in transition. While everyone recognizes [...]
If you are anything like me, counting swim laps and strokes can be quite an effort. As you become fatigued and/or bored, your mind wanders and the next thing you know you have lost total recall of your lap count. What you need is a personal coach strolling the pool deck keep you honest and [...]
By Cory Bank, Ph.D. We certainly are living in challenging times. The unstable economy, the depressed housing market, and the rising unemployment rates have significantly increased the stress levels for the vast majority of people. While it would be nice to combat stress with a visit to a toney spa or a massage therapist, most [...]
Colorado Springs, Colo. (March 17, 2011) —Thirty men’s and women’s Domestic Elite Teams will join 17 total UCI Continental and Pro-Continental squads in competition for the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar (NRC) team titles in 2011. Following the March 15 registration deadline, USA Cycling is pleased to announce the 30 squads that will compete as [...]
