Category Archives: Guest Contributor

Creating an Environment for Success

“Train Like A Kid” by Guest Contributor, Antonio Gonzalez, Owner of TriTown Bicycles

A child can teach an adult three things:  to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires. Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist   “I love the intuitive wisdom of children.  In fact, my 6-yr old niece just

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“Staying Well-Fueled for Training & Life – Part 2 of 2” by Guest Contributor, Erin Green, Chief Wellness Dynamo at Erin Green Racing & Nutrition LLC

Editor’s Note:  This is Part 2 of Erin’s article on Restrictive Diets & Athletes.  Here’s the link to read Part 1.   “Last week I outlined the pitfalls of food restriction in athletes.  Underfueling, whether intentional or unintentional, can lead to a host of short & long-term detriments to your training & health.  So how can

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“The Downside of Restrictive Diets for Athletes – Part 1 of 2” by Guest Contributor, Erin Green, Chief Wellness Dynamo at Erin Green Racing & Nutrition LLC

“Most athletes I’ve encountered tend toward a ‘more is better’ approach in their training.  In the case of nutrition, however, this usually manifests in ‘less is better’, as in: restriction & weight loss is the path to better performance.  I’ve seen athletes cut out entire food groups (like fruits & starches) or dramatically shift their

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“Experimenting with Lower Volume, Higher Intensity Training” by Guest Contributor, Shelley Turner, Triathlete & Runner

“I’ll admit to being nervous about how the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas 5K & Half Marathon would go for me.  I am experimenting with lower volume, higher intensity training & the longest I had run since Oct 2022 was 6.5 miles.  Truthfully, I wasn’t 100% onboard with this new training plan & I was

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“Race Report from US Snowshoe Nationals” by Guest Contributor, Sarah Barber, Endurance Athlete

Longtime endurance athlete, Sarah Barber, is always ready to try something new…like snowshoe running!  Recently she entered her 1st race which just happened to be the US Snowshoe National Championships at Jug Mountain Ranch.  Supported by her extensive trail running background, she placed in the top 5 women which puts her on the team to

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“What I Learned from My First Marathon Experience” by Deb Ausman, Runner

Running your first marathon can be awesome…or not.  Recently Deb Ausman completed her first marathon.  Take as read as she details “What I Learned from My First Marathon Experience”! “I’ve been a runner since I was 14 yrs old, but I’ve never wanted to run a marathon.  I always said that I love running too

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Creating an Environment for Success

“On Doing Hard Things” by Guest Contributor, Antonio Gonzalez, Owner of TriTown Bicycles

“No man is more unhappy than he who never faces adversity.  For he is not permitted to prove himself. – Seneca The whole point of doing hard things is to experience a struggle & a bit of suffering.  What will we remember at the end of our lives?  The chill, easy, monotonous moments?  Or will

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“The Power of Deep Tissue Sports Massage: An Athlete/Masseur Perspective” by Guest Contributor, Laura Downey-Abbruzzese, M.Ed., CMT of Elite Sports Massage Therapy

“There are many great benefits of deep tissue sports massage…especially when accompanied by other methodologies like assisted-resistive stretching & deep tissue work on a muscle & its opposing muscle.  Electrical Stimulation (or e-stim) is another modality that is less invasive, but quite helpful for working on damaged/torn tissue/muscle & for releasing extremely tight muscle tissue

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“Never Stop Trying” – A Kona Ironman World Championship Race Report by Liza Rachetto, Coach at Liza Coaching, LLC & Triathlete

“NEVER STOP TRYING. A quest for the top of the podium.  If you know me, I am not the most talented athlete, but I will train hard & not give up.  I believe in my coach & the training program.  Even if I disagree with the volume of running the past few months, I managed

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