I will start out by saying that beyond my standard first aid, I have no formal training in fixing up cuts and abrasions from going down on a bike. I do however crash…frequently…and have accumulated some experience
with Tegaderm that might be useful the next time you hit the deck.
What is it?
Tegaderm is a new generation […]

I’ve sat on this information for too long (interview was held on July 29th). Since the big race is coming in just 8 days, I figured I’d give you a quick look into Simon Whitfield’s thoughts heading into the Olympics.
 

Is he is faster triathlete today (vs his 2000 Olympic win in Sydney)?

Sydney’s Simon could not […]

This is an interview I did with Luke Dragstra for my website www.canadiantriathletes.com
CT: Luke, sounds like you have had a hard season of racing already in 2008, how do you feel your season is going so far?
LD: It hasn`t been so bad. The training camp was pretty brutal!! But I really had a bit of […]

CT: While most of us have been hunkering down for the winter it sounds like you have been putting in a hard off season! What have you been up to over the last few months?
TN: I have definitely started off my season earlier this year than ever before. I know that this is true as […]

Fox River Socks recently launched a line of socks that features their new “Ingeo” yarn, a material that is manufactured partially from Corn. This is just the tip of the iceberg of their commitment to sustainability as Fox River has been dedicated to Environmental thinking in the manufacturing of their products for over 30 years. […]

Yours truly is proud to say that I have attended the last three after Boxing Day sales. I am even more proud to say that I have been the first or second one in the door each and every year. You might ask why? Easy, the deals are fantastic and the staff […]

I think back to a time before my daughter was born.  I could go out for a run at the drop of a hat.  I didn’t have to worry about making sure my wife could take care of our daughter.  I could just get out onto the road and burn off those pesky calories and […]

By Nick Capra, Running Free Accessories buyer
The recent press surrounding the harmful leaching of toxins from plastic water bottles has had consumers scrambling for safe alternatives – and justifiably so. Bisphenol-A or BPA is the chemical at the heart of all the controversy. BPA is officially classified by the Government of Canada as a […]

Exercise eccentric is what some have called Triathlete 00000001. Others have affectionately called him a whacko for his methods.
The original IronMan Tom Warren has made a lifestyle of doing it his way. It’s not about the racing and who you beat. It’s about the training and coming up with your own challenges. The former owner […]

“How to reduce the stink and get the best performance out of your Microfiber workout gear.”
We all have a friend who we love very much, but… well we just don’t have the heart to tell how much they really need this article. I admit I can be that friend sometimes, but not anymore because I […]

This post is more of a general interest story and may benefit you if you are planning to visit BC any time soon.  I was recently in BC visiting my finance and doing a little training and he suggested that we go and do the Grouse Grind.  There is a race up the Grind once […]

I know the temptation is there, that once the warm weather hits the trainer is put away, and the treadmill starts gathering dust. However, there are huge gains to be had by keeping the odd trainer ride, and treadmill workout in your schedule.

The most obvious benefit is the unrelenting nature of the treadmill. […]

The Myth of the ‘Off Season’
If you spend time hanging around many endurance athletes you will find that each one of them have a different idea of what makes up an ‘off season’. Some might advocate extensive periods of no training, or minimal training of up to a month in duration. Others take the exact […]

Yes, yes… For most runners being strapped to a bike is blasphemy. I know. I used to be one. And guess what… I still consider myself one despite spending a lot of time on the bike!!!
I’ve been running competitively since high school and got into duathlons and triathlons at a fairly […]

The past few years has seen my business travel increase and take me to many interesting locations. While training for marathons and now Ironman competitions I need to keep my activity level up on these excursions. To date I have been successful in this regard, especially when it comes to running. My last three marathons […]

Over the years I’ve observed a common error made by some people living with diabetes. A large percentage of the general population wears wears their shoes too small. This is of particular importance to diabetics. Improper footwear and poor fit is a major concern because it has the potential to cause serious injury.
Poorly controlled diabetes […]