Articles related to "Triathlons"

Experience the ultimate physical challenge as the Ironman Triathlon World Championships, filmed in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in October comes to the NBC network.

A triathlon is a sports event that is made up of three components: swimming, cycling and running. This article discusses how to train for these events.

A typical triathlon is a 140-mile race combining swimming, cycling, and running. The SOS is only a fraction as long, but with seven transitions it's one of the toughest.

The international Nevis Triathlon is hosted in March by the St. Kitts & Nevis Triathlon Federation and the island of Nevis. This year it's set for March 15.

Sticking with a weight training program during the triathlon season may be the best way to keep from getting injured and to see better results.

Devil's Thumb Ranch, a leading Nordic skiing center, will host the Winter Triathlon Nationals, which includes cross country skiing, trail running and mountain biking.

Whether it's a short distance or something more challenging, the sport of triathlon can invigorate even the most tired of fitness routines. Here's how to get started.

Triathlon competition demands multiple skills from endurance to strength to speed. Ironman champ Evan Evans discusses his own route to triathlon excellence.

From May to September, running events such as 10K and 5K races occur throughout the Willamette Valley, Southern and Central Oregon, providing fun for all running levels.

The 51-strong Irish team will challenge in 12 sports including Equestrian, Shooting and Swimming. Ireland is represented in the Triathlon for the 1st time in the Games.

Duathlons are becoming more popular with multisport athletes and new competitors. Learn more about this fast-growing endurance race that includes running and biking.

Combined Driving is a sport that is continuing to garner plenty of attention in the equestrian world. Could it conceivably become a main stream sport someday?

Festivals and sporting events in the Cook Islands add another dimension to a holiday. Visitors can check what's on in the Cook Islands 2007 to help create an itinerary.

Four Western Europe cities will host Ironman events in 2007 including Nice, France; Zurich, Switzerland; Klagenfurt, Austria; and Frankfurt, Germany.

Autobiography of one addict's struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, and how training for an Ironman distance triathlon helped him turn his life around.

The seventh annual Ford Ironman Wisconsin swept 2,200 endurance athletes to Madison. They pounded through the grueling ultra-distance race Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008.

Running a marathon or competing in a triathlon, even where there are risks, is a goal many athletes with medical issues are willing to take on.

If you are an action sport athlete, coach or potential sponsor then you should check out this social networking site.

A professional bike fitting can help to prevent overuse injuries, improve cycling performance and enhance overall comfort.

We can use the freshness of a new season to spring forward into fresh new habits aimed at health enhancement through lifestyle changes.

PHA burns fat and tones muscles by working the upper and lower body alternatively using resistance training. What this means? Two workouts in the time of one.

Eventing is a three-day Olympic sport wherein horse and rider teams compete in three different disciplines: Dressage, Cross Country, and Show Jumping.

Whether your target is a road marathon or a triathlon, your physical and mental strategy in the few days before the big one can make all the difference.

Researchers at John Hopkins University predict that 24% of US kids will be overweight or obese by 2015.

Competitors often choose to train with a charity group for a race or event. There are many benefits to this type of training and many worthwhile causes to join.

How to train for a marathon; discusses mileage build-up with the 10% rule, cross-training, hillwork, speedwork, weekly long runs, hydration, weight training, and more.

Travel to the Emerald City, where Seattle's festivals embrace the regional communities with thrilling parades, marathons, road races, boat races, music and theater arts

Poker is a popular game, but people who are new to playing in casinos tend to make many of the same mistakes. Here are some ideas to help rookies improve their game.

The fifth day of Christmas, according to the song, has someone sending a gift of five gold rings. Why not host a dinner or party based on gold and the Olympic Games?

Islam is the world's fastest growing religion. Muslim women all over the globe are making their mark and contribution to society.

Louisa Cantelon, co-founder of Coast to Coast Against Cancer, discovered love of running and exercise helped give her strength after daughter's loss to children's cancer.

Beside his role in the live CD+DVD, "Delirious? Now Is The Time: Live At Willow Creek," Delirious? drummer Stew Smith joins the Ironman Triathlon for charity.

International group inspires impaired recreational athletes to compete in running and to have fun; disabled jog to enhance their self esteem and achieve dreams

The international Go Red campaign is a movement aimed at eliminating cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women via focus on heart health and awareness of CVD risk factors.

Sometimes the most frustrating part of losing weight is simply trying to keep the slim and toned physique you've worked so hard for.

Stay-at-home parents can be at risk of becoming isolated, but with a little effort you can meet a whole community of diverse people around you.

Sports specific exercise and cross training are the two different types of training a sports person can do and both can help them to achieve their sporting goals.

Kasabian and Idlewild are two of the music acts playing at Edinburgh's Hogmanay Night celebrations when the city rocks and parties to see in the New Year of 2008.

With two or three 10K races completed, beginners will find that mid season is a good time to start estimating finishing times for the next 10K.

Pregnancy is a great time to be fit! Here are ten healthy tips for starting or continuing with your regular exercise protocol.

It's this American sailor's ambition to own his own sailing campaign, but in the mean time he makes the critical tactical team decisions for this prestigious yacht race.

Centuries after the Ancient Olympic Games were banned several local 'olympic' festivals sprang up, someof which are still held on an annual basis

The International Olympic Committee votes to re-include rugby union at the 2016 and 2020 Games.

The makers of the original jelly beans presently help support sport and has simple guidelines for submitting a proposal for their financial assistance.

Educate kids on the health benefits of drinking water this holiday season. Give them the best holiday gift, a custom water bottle printed with the name of their school.

Many companies produce high-quality custom shirts for athletes. Wearing a personalized shirt can help a runner stand out on race day, whether it's a 5K or a marathon.

Use custom water bottles printed with company details and logo as an inexpensive marketing tool, a corporate gift or giveaway from a health conscious business.

Healthy adults should drink about eight 8-ounce glass of water daily. However, there are times when water intake needs some modification.

Beginning and ending in Chamonix every August, this running race that covers 9400 meters of altitude tours Mont Blanc through France, Italy and Switzerland.

Aspirin, ibuprofen, and other NSAIDs are usually safe but may increase the risk of hyponatremia when used as pain treatment by runners in marathon or ultramarathon races.