Category Archives: Tools

Tools – various things that help you train, reach your goals, etc. These include heart rate monitors, training software, to a simple notebook for tracking progress.

Quick Start Apps for Getting Into Shape

Posted on August 3, 2014 by

Seems the smartphone is the new computer.  You are no one if you don’t have one.  In fact, many Millennials have indicated they would give up their car before they give up their smartphone!!  Thank you Steve Jobs!!  😉 I’ve … Continue reading →

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Triathlon Training Dashboard: Chart Two

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

In my first installment on the topic of creating a triathlon training dashboard, I discussed a few issues surrounding the data, some challenges with metrics such as tracking intensity and some feedback on a popular online workout tracking solution. In … Continue reading →

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Survey: Triathlon Training Solutions

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

One thing that is near and dear to my heart is analytics.  The second thing that is near and dear to my heart is triathlon.  What happens when you put the two together?  Triathlon analytics that can be applied to … Continue reading →

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Simple Nutrition for Athletes?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

Is there such a thing as simple nutrition for athletes?  Is is possible to break nutrition and the need to fuel properly down to one or two rules? I am a huge fan of K.I.S.S., not the band, but the … Continue reading →

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The Daylight Savings Time Triathlon Checklist

Posted on March 13, 2011 by

Daylights Savings Time is a little inconvenient in that we lose an hour, but it marks a great time for triathletes to conduct a reality check. With March marking the start of the triathlon season, this is a great time … Continue reading →

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The Food Cloud Goes Paleo

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

The Paleo Diet is the latest and greatest of fads in the realm of diets.  We have gone from Weight Watchers to Atkins to South Beach only to realize that what our ancient ancestors ate is probably what we should … Continue reading →

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Mapping 2010 Workouts

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

One of the cool things about using a GPS enabled heart rate monitor, such as the Garmin 305, is that you can easily map your workouts.  Not only does this provide you with pace, distance, and elevation data, but it … Continue reading →

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