Functional Threshold Test

Good morning, Tritons!  Great job yesterday to those who rode at CrossFit 4800 and did their threshold test.  As promised, I wanted to further explain how you can calculate your power zones (similar to your heart rate zones) for training purposes.  But first, I will explain the test and some things you want to consider [...]

DeSoto Wetsuits on Sale at Fleet Feet!

Hey all!  Tony Brendgard wanted me to let you all know that he is clearing out his inventory of DeSoto wetsuits for an outstanding price.  The Black Pearl bibjohn and pullover (bottom and top) for only $225 – normal retail $330.  That’s more than $100 off retail!  We’ve got to make room for new stock coming in, [...]

Many “Thanks” to Bozeman Tritons

Wow…the power of the internet!  Only minutes after a short phone message to Art on the reason for my DNF at the Longhorn 70.3 (I knew he would be quick to check the results after the race), I received so many well wishes from local athletes and friends.  On top of that, I see my [...]

Interbike – Las Vegas

Just a quick note on my first experience with Interbike.  For those who don’t know what Interbike is…basically, it is the largest bicycling convention in the world which takes place every September in Las Vegas, Nevada. Every company/vendor that has anything to do with bicycling has a booth at the Sands Convention Center, and only [...]

Triton Training in Winter Wonderland

Well, apparently there will be absolutely no fall this year…and we are moving right into winter.  After two weeks in hot and sunny Las Vegas, I was welcomed home last week with 40 degree temps. However, there is some good that comes from the weather turning as it has. For those who are coming off [...]

Viva Las Vegas!

Hey Gang!  Just wanted to keep everyone up to speed on the happenings this winter.  For those who truly want to improve in this sport, there is NO “off” season per se.  How about we take a breather, enjoy our friends and families for awhile, then jump into some fall marathon training?  This was the [...]

First Look at Fall Training/Racing Calendar

Good morning/afternoon!  Here is a first look at what we have in store this fall.  For those who weren’t able to make the last club meeting, we have decided to add a marathon to the race calendar this winter (Rock N’ Roll Las Vegas).  In September, we will start meeting once a week for a [...]

Compression Socks at Fleet Feet!

For those who travel long distances by plane or car to race, you should look into purchasing some compression socks for recovery during periods where you are sitting in one place (i.e. car seat or in an airplane).  Research has shown that they reduce lactic acid build up immediately following a hard effort, which leads [...]

Lake Stevens Recap…and Lessons Learned

Greetings and salutations!  Another 70.3 on the books, and Montana had a strong contingent representing in Washington on Sunday (not too mention three Bozeman Tritons).  I got into Monroe, Washington (20 minutes from race site) on Thursday morning and stayed with some family I have who reside there – it always good to pick races [...]

The Need for “Training” Races

Hey all!  Just returning from a weekend in Spokane, WA (along with one of my favorite places in the country – Coeur d’Alene, ID).  I added the Troika Triathlon to the calendar this year as a last long workout before my priority race at Lake Stevens two weeks later.  All in all, the day went [...]