Okay so most of those people (if not all), who come to Tridigest.com are probably not eating a lot of processed red meat to begin with, however, I thought it still worthy to discuss the dangers surrounding this food category and why you should really consider passing on that next burger. According to a new [...]
Boston, MA – QT2 Systems is very excited to announce a partnership with the Wattie Ink. Elite Triathlon Team, for the upcoming 2012 season. In this partnership, QT2 Systems will serve as the exclusive coaching and nutrition group to the first year team, which is guaranteed to make some waves on this year’s triathlon scene. [...]
The majority of triathlons have an early start time, usually 7:00 a.m. for Ironman and Half-Ironman events and within an hour or two afterwards for all other distances. For those racing the Ironman and Half Ironman that means you need to start early with your race day preparation. Depending on your nutrition protocol, the time [...]
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (November 5, 2011) – Nearly 2,500 athletes ranging in age from 18 to 32 entered the Gulf of Mexico at the thirteenth edition of Ford Ironman Florida. Top professionals Ronnie Schildknecht (CHE) and Jessica Jacobs (USA) celebrated victories, each setting course records in Panama City Beach and crossing the finish line in 7:59:42 [...]
Just four weeks after his heart surgery Normann Stadler (also known affectionately as “Stormin Norman”), 38, announced today that he will not return to triathlon at the professional level, thus ending his professional career in the sport. Normann Stadler: “I am flattered that so many people believe in my comeback. Nevertheless I know that I [...]
We have confirmation. Mr. Armstrong has accepted the challenge to race me in a 50 yard kick, two lengths of the pool… kicking….. proceeds go to Teens Living With Cancer and The LiveStrong Foundation. Welcome to the DUEL IN THE POOL. (oh god what have I done?) In all seriousness (choke) I came into this thinking it would be [...]
When I had the chance last season to work with the Team in Training Triathlon Team in Boston, I learned quickly during our group rides how little new triathletes really “knew” about riding. This was rather evident whenever we would come to any decent incline as an example. Learn your gears and know when to [...]
Okay so this post might be a little bias, Pat Wheeler is my coach and has been for the past 3 + years through the QT2Systems coaching group. However, I do find his writing in terms of endurance “blogging” to be right on when it comes to the trials and tribulations of an athlete who [...]
Considering how much time I’ve always dedicated to having exercise be a part of my daily lifestyle, it has been a wonder to me that I’ve had to deal with a higher than normal cholesterol number from time to time in my life. Now, I’ve never been one to have a bad nutritional diet, particularly [...]
Introducing the HITS Triathlon Series, a new race series designed for seasoned triathletes, as well as first timers. All are invited to compete in the HITS Triathlon Series, from the beginner in the Open, to the experienced triathlete in the Sprint, Olympic, Half and Full providing for the first time, ”A distance for everyone!TM” The mission of [...]
Since I started to coach athletes over 15 years ago, I always contested the traditional method of training that was available at the time. The traditional periodization that implies that ideally an athlete can only peak for an event one or maybe two times per year made no sense based on what I had experienced [...]
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