Many first time Ironman competitors have no idea what to expect from their first race. As a result, most don't know if it will be their "only" Ironman race or their first of many.

The Ironman by its nature is so demanding emotionally, mental ...

I can tell you quite a bit about Ironman- Canada as I've been entered 10 times.

Its very surprising how many first time Ironman hopefuls come to Canada. I say that because it is very, very challenging.

Also because of the two huge moun ...

Consider Ironman-Brasil for your first attempt at Ironman glory. Many triathlons are very difficult to enter unless you are on the race-site the first day of entry or sitting at your computer. Ironman Canada for instance usually fills on the first ...

After the finish-line several things will happen. Firstly and most importantly you can finally stop running. What happens next depends on the condition you are in when you reach the finish line.

This can vary from being on a tremendous high ...

If its your first time adding weight training to your fitness program, you may not be quite sure of proper weight room etiquette.

Hopefully I can offer a few suggestions that may aid you in avoiding a few of the more common pitfalls.

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Your first Ironman race-swim. You've come so far and now the big day is here. The beach is so crowded. You look around with apprehension, self-doubt and possibly just plain fear. Your heart is racing and you wonder if you even belong here.

O ...

For years athletes were told to drink as much as they possibly could before a long endurance event such as the marathon.

Dehydration had to be avoided at all costs.

This line of reasoning has been seriously altered over the past severa ...

Over the years I've always been on the look-out for a diet or diet supplement that would enhance my training and improve my race times.

It was almost by chance that I happened upon "coconut oil" and its use as a diet supplement. I was cruisi ...

Lars opened his eyes to the sound of the radio talking. No light met his eyes since it was only four thirty in the morning. After a few groans, he climbed into his sweats, grabbed his water bottle and braved the cold outside air. As a member of ...

This is a statement I read recently. "Remember that when you are not training, someone out there is and you will lose to that person when you meet on raceday."

This statement was directed towards highly competetive athletes, but just the sam ...

Here are a few bits of information I've thought of along the way that may be helpful to you. Please read them. Some are extremely important and could have a profound effect on your Ironman effort......

1)As race-week approaches, avoid any ch ...

Massage therapy is something else to consider when preparing for you first Ironman Triathlon. For some reason, there are those who benefit more than others from massage. I have tried it, but found it a bit expensive to be able to include it as a w ...

A heart-rate monitor can be an excellent training tool for a first time Ironman Triathlon hopeful. In a nutsell, following a heart-rate monitor program teaches your body to burn fat as opposed to carbs. It teaches you to be aerobic as opposed to a ...

For years chiropractors were seldom given the credit they deserved when it came to improving athletic performance. Now however, its not uncommon at all to see chiropractors treating world class athletes. Several years ago I decided to try chiropra ...

I truly believe there comes a time in everyones life when they're faced with an opportunity to do something special for themselves that may require them to be a little selfish. As much as you may love family and friends, the time will come when yo ...