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The Injury Shuffle |
 When an athlete sustains an injury, the body produces pain as a way to get the athlete to stop doing what is causing it damage. Inflammation creates a feedback loop "turning off" muscle fibers and further shutting down an injury site. Depending on the intensity of the pain and inflammation, the athlete will compensate for it by using other muscle groups to do the work of the ones that are injured. This may be in the form of a subtle shift in weight or a full-on limp. Read on...
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Coach Jen Henry Receives IM Louisville "Everyday Hero" Award
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 Each full Ironman event presents an award for the "everday hero." These athletes have demonstrated significant contribution to a charity, organization, or person, while balancing the rigorous training for an Ironman event. For those who know Jen Henry personally, the recognition is a small thank you for the dedication and sacrifice she has continually demonstrated over the years. Jen is the Ford Ironman Everyday Hero for Ironman Louisville. Read on...
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| Peanut Butter- The Choice for Endurance |
We all know that peanut butter sticks to the roof of your mouth. But do you know that peanut butter might also help you "stick it out" during a hard workout or an intense race? In fact, peanut butter--yes, that sticky companion to jelly on all those sandwiches your mom made--just might be the best endurance food on the planet. Read on...
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| Clinics |
| Junior Clinic- Advanced Tri Skills. This clinic is open to all junior triathletes but is geared advanced competencies beyond the beginner level. It is great for juniors wanting to know more about the sport and how elite level athletes train and race. Find out more and register...
 The Perfect Base- "Off" season is a misnomer. Training seasons change but a quality base phase is what will put you ahead of the competition. As the saying goes- seasons are won, and lost, in base.
This clinic will focus on what constitutes a base phase and how you can design the perfect one. Find out more and register...
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Sneak Peak- Giant Trinity SL
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Touted as "the most aerodynamic bike on the planet" the Giant Trinity Advanced SL made it's debut this year at the Tour de France ridden by team Rabobank.
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| Parting Shot- TSF Adventure Racing Team qualifies for USARA Nationals at Strong Adventure Race |
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| Body Type, Training, and Racing |
Your body type was primarily determined before you were born. When it comes to racing, lamenting your body type is futile and counter-productive. Cyclists can be particularly hard on themselves. Small bodied climbers wish they were faster in the flats, and the larger cyclists hate being dropped in the hills. It is the natural order of cycling. When it comes training and racing, your body type is an important consideration. Read on...
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