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Quick Tip: Address foot-strike for running speed |
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 "Running should be like flying with your feet briefly touching the ground." If you look closely at a race picture of an elite runner, both of their feet are almost always in the air. Their feet contact the ground so briefly; as little as 1/10th of a second, that it is hard to capture. A good footstrike involves a forceful contraction under or slightly in front of the center of gravity. Whether you are a forefoot or midfoot striker the amount of time your foot spends on the ground is key to running speed. More... |
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| Featured Athlete- Jon Adamson |
 Most athletes have a "dream goal." I want live like Jon Adamson. If I have one athletic wish, it is to enjoy training and competition until the day I die, and Jon seems to have discovered the athletic fountain of youth. Read more on Jon... |
| Concourse Triathlon Expo is March 8th |
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 Over the past two years, CTEP has emerged as the largest multisport expo in the southeast United Sates. CTEP 2008 promises to be our best year yet, expanding from a single weekday evening show to a full Saturday of energized events. More info... |
| Take a look at the Specialized Transition |
 I recently had the opportunity to take a sneak peek at the new Specialized Transition; one of the most revolutionary bicycle designs of 08. Take a look... |
| Race Day Nutrition |
| It is that time again. Racing season is around the corner and of course the obvious nutrition question on everyone's mind is "What should I eat on race day for optimal performance?" Read on... |
| Selecting Aerobars For Triathlon |
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 It is important to choose the right aerobar for the type of event and training you will be doing. With so many designs and price points, selecting the best bar for your needs can be confusing. More... |
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Tips For The Aging Athlete |
While these individuals continue to perform at a high level, there is of course a loss in functional capacity that cannot be overcome by training. Although no accepted theory of aging exists, older athletes are limited primarily by the inability to maintain the same volume and intensity of training. Read on... |
| Parting Shot |
 Ladies enjoy a treat and a rose at our special "Valentines Day Massacre" session of The Grind. |
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| Featured Service- Video Analysis |
Visual feedback is the most preferred kind. By playing a video back for the athlete we can observe, offer feedback, practice, and then correct their movements. We may prescribe drills to work on these economy limiters and then re-shoot the athlete using corrected form. More info.. |
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