Training with younger athletes reminds me of my own struggle to find my way in sport early in my career (back when dinosaurs roamed the earth). I remember balancing a zero budget, university studies, international travel and worried parents with my intense desire to progress in the sport. Looking back, I never expected my career …
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My article posted today at www.triathonmagazine.ca. I hope you weigh in on the equality debate. Chasing Gender Equity in Ironman Equal is Equal The sport of triathlon is a tiny step away from being one of the few examples of true equality among men and women in professional sport. Collegiate sport has Title …
Goal Setting Part Two: Engaging the Process As published at http://triathlonmagazine.ca/uncategorized/goal-setting-part-two-engaging-the-process/ The first step in goal setting is to outline your Outcome Goals for the season which set out the desired performance result (see SMART goal setting). If the Outcome Goals are broken down into a series of steps, then the journey towards success …
I will be posting regularly on Triathlete Magazine Canada’s online magazine as well as writing for the back page of the print version. The online contributions will be on a variety of topics, the first of which is part of a series on organizing your thoughts to better estabilish and plan your goals for the …
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The Mental Aspects Of Recovery Note: I wrote this article for Triathlete Magazine and it was recently republished on line at http://triathlon.competitor.com/2011/04/training/the-mental-aspects-of-recovery_26203 . I think it is very appropriate for athletes who are in the midst of a busy time of year (pro athletes with a heavy schedule, amateurs with kids about to be let out …
The amazing Melanie McQuaid Written by: Herbert KrabelDate: Sat Jun 12 2010 This weekend Melanie McQuaid is defending her XTERRA Alabama title and after her recent win at XTERRA Italy looks good and ready to do so. Meet the Canadian Pro with a very amazing attitude. Slowtwitch: Mel, thanks for talking to us. Mel: Thanks …
As published for Triathlete Magazine in my column “Singletrack Mind” as Getting To The Heart Of Hemp- I have been enjoying hemp hearts in my morning smoothie… so I thought I would let ya in on my little “secret” I am normally not the one who discusses food in her columns. However, …
From www.womensadventuremagazine.com. I contributed a couple quotes on this one… By Courtenay Johnson and Michelle Theall Remember snow days? No school. Snowmen. Fort fights. Sledding. You could be soaked to the bone with icicles hanging from your ears, and you’d still fight with your mom to let you stay out a little longer. Baldwin taps …
As published in Triathlete Magazine I remember the first day I ever rode a mountain bike. I had just bought my first road bike. I was planning to try doing a triathlon and had acquired road shoes and pedals to match my blue road rocket. As I was embarking on my new adventure in road …
Melanie McQuaid provides advice on using test sessions to help monitor your progress throughout the course of the season. http://triathlon.competitor.com/training/monitor-progress-now-to-improve-season-performance.html See I told you that tri top was enormous on me….
