Race Reports

Timberman 2011

TIMBERMAN 2011 This past weekend the Solis crew trekked up to Gilford, New Hampshire... 

Providence 70.3 – It’s new again

  Rhode Island 70.3   Over the years of racing, I have developed a few rules which... 

Racing and Friends

One of the greatest benefits of the multi-sport world is the added ability to travel. ... 

Mohawk-Hudson Marathon 2010

This past weekend Michelle and I ran our first marathon at the Hudson-Mohawk Marathon,... 

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News & Events

Boston Malaise

Once of the biggest challenges and hurdles age group athletes have is finding balance. ... 

Hammonton Offers New Beginnings (again)!

This season was a bit different for the Rutgers Tri group.  No longer are we running... 

Lake Placid Training and Tupper Lake Triathlon

Each year I look forward to our training weekend in Lake Placid.  We have been going... 

Racing and Friends

One of the greatest benefits of the multi-sport world is the added ability to travel. ... 

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Training

Lake Placid Training and Tupper Lake Triathlon

Each year I look forward to our training weekend in Lake Placid.  We have been going for the last five years and it is never short on both fun and excitement.  This year marked a few changes from our norm and helped to again make it a memorable experience. As is typically the case, the weather was fickle.  We had overcast and cloudy skies, and intermittent... [Read more of this review]

The New Training Tools

One of our new pieces of equipment is our CompuTrainer MultiRider system. This unique piece of equipment can allow several athletes to ride on the same bike routes. You can choose to ride courses that are structured and specific, 3-D, or you can chose to ride a virtual course, all with in the walls of the our studio. It’s always fun to ride with other... [Read more of this review]

Exercise of the Week – Plank Holds

PLANK HOLD The plank hold is a great way to build endurance in both the abs and back, as well as the stabilizer muscles. EXECUTION Lie face down on a mat resting on the forearms, palms flat on the floor. Then,push off the floor, raising up onto toes and resting on the elbows. Be sure to keep your back flat, in a straight line from head to heels. Begin... [Read more of this review]

Exercise of the Week -Goblet Squat

Squat or Goblet Squat EXECUTION Begin with both hands on  the kettlebell handle, arms straight, feet under your hips, toes turned out slightly. Flex from your hips as you lower your butt back and away from you (as if you are sitting in a chair) Squat deeply as your flexibility allows, keeping your heels on the ground, keeping your chest up. BENEFITS Squats... [Read more of this review]

Exercise of the Week – Kettle Bell High Pull

Dynamic High Pull Starting Phase: Grasp the handle of the kettlebell with both hands. Stand in an upright posture with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Knees should be bent slightly to ease stress on the lower back.  The bell should be grabbed from a basic squat position. Action Phase: Begin the movement by forcefully extending the bend... [Read more of this review]

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