Racing and Friends
One of the greatest benefits of the multi-sport world is the added ability to travel. In New Jersey there now exists an opportunity to race nearly every weekend from Memorial Day through October. That was not the case a few years ago. Some of the ‘larger’ races though still provide great chance. I will caution to anyone traveling for the first time where air travel is a requirement, shipping the bike can be both a huge expense and challenge. While most of my friends and local triathletes were competing in the Eagleman 70.3, I chose to race Kansas 70.3, as ...
Timberman 2011
TIMBERMAN 2011 This past weekend the Solis crew trekked up to Gilford, New Hampshire to participate in the Timberman 70.3. This was our 3rd year it seems to get better every time. As always the top two female pro performers Chrissie Wellington and Caitlin Snow were there... all smiles! This is one of the greatest venues and most fun well run events on the east coast calendar. The swim in Lake Winnipesaukee is a clean fresh water swim, that is one of the cleanest, clearest lakes in the east. It is not uncommon to be able to see the lake bottom for ...
Providence 70.3 – It’s new again
Rhode Island 70.3 Over the years of racing, I have developed a few rules which I do my best to adhere to. One, is I try to never do first year races. While they are often easier to get into (with an exception of IM NYC), there are just always little hurdles that need to be worked out for the race to go smoothly. While not a rule, I generally enjoy returning to a venue, to see how I compare from year to year, especially if I had a nice time, or got beat up by the course. Providence returned to my ...
Hammonton Offers New Beginnings (again)!
This season was a bit different for the Rutgers Tri group. No longer are we running a beginner intro class, but now we have established our status as a Club Sport team. We had a year of growth and learning, but it again culminated with the Hammonton Sprint Triathlon. DQ events, puts on a top notch event, run by Chuck Sellers. They are inviting, comfortable and for newbies, they offer flat bike course, and shallow lakes to swim. The after parties are always top notch as well. The group performed well, with several members bringing home hardware. The group will race ...
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LARABARA has been a top sponsor for us since the beginning and we are a proud ambassador for them! These tasty bars are made with nuts and dates and are great just before a morning workout which is one reason why LARABAR has become a favorite snack bar for us and our athletes. LARABAR comes in an awesome variety of flavors and when they have a new flavor they are not shy in sharing some sample for all of our athletes to try during training. Thanks LARABAR for supporting Solis Performance Training!
Race Reports
Crash Into Me!I had my first early season triathlon on May 6, 2012. Bassman Half Iron distance...
Timberman 2011TIMBERMAN 2011 This past weekend the Solis crew trekked up to Gilford, New Hampshire...
Providence 70.3 – It’s new againRhode Island 70.3 Over the years of racing, I have developed a few rules which...
Racing and FriendsOne of the greatest benefits of the multi-sport world is the added ability to travel. ...
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Masters Swimming!I’ll be the first to admit that when I was a new triathlete, the very word “Masters”...
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Boston MalaiseOnce 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...
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Masters Swimming!I’ll be the first to admit that when I was a new triathlete, the very word “Masters” scared me. I imagined a group of folks swimming circles around me, and swimming 10,000 yard workouts each morning. As I became more advanced, I longed for a local group. The Rutgers area, had one, and it folded about 5 years earlier. With my difficult... [Read more of this review]
Lake Placid Training and Tupper Lake TriathlonEach 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 ToolsOne 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 HoldsPLANK 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 SquatSquat 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]
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