A brick is a double workout, usually a nice long bike ride followed by a fast run of short to medium length. The purpose is to simulate race conditions of jumping off the bike and running full speed. This is ...

Very useful belt, a little heavy for many runners.

After about 10 months of triathlon training, I took a pretty big step yesterday: I competed in the Hartsville International Triathlon.  The first two triathlons I completed were challenging and a lot of fun.  Both triathlons were Sprint distances.  The ...

I was so impressed with the Parris Island Sprint the previous weekend, I headed to the second event in the SCTS, the 1st Annual Downtown Columbia Sprint Triathlon. After completing the Parris Island Sprint Triathlon, a classmate invited me to ...

The Lobo is a well made, durable, and effective hydration pack. Construction is heavy, so better suited for MTB, trail running, and hiking

If you’re new to running and cycling, and for that matter, any outdoor activity including hiking and walking, you should know that it’s essential to carry ID on your person.  When I first started running and cycling, this meant tossing ...

On Saturday 2 May 2009 I had the pleasure of riding the Sweet Onion Century in Vidalia, Georgia.  The Sweet Onion is a multi distance event: 31 miles; 54 miles; 63 miles; 100 miles; and a double metric century at ...

Another video from Dave Campbell of VeloTV.net.  It doesn’t matter if your a professional or if you’re just starting out, everyone can use a bit of work on their stretching techniques.  Dave demonstrates some Yoga-style stretches that address the unique ...

In this video, Carey Kepler of Boundless Energy addresses the mystery of brick training.  For the uninitiated, or for the marathoners out there, a brick is a multiple discipline workout.  Basically, you’re practicing the transition and understanding the impact of ...