Posted: October 26th, 2009 | Author: Emily Brown | Filed under: Take Three with Tracy | Tags: aquabike, bike, run, swim, triathlon | No Comments »
Tracy admits that Aquaman is her superhero (see staff notes), and she constantly feels as if she is “swimming” in her ‘to do’ list, so maybe it’s no surprise that she placed third overall in
her aquabike event this past weekend.
1. What is an Aquabike event? Tracy completed a 1/2 mile swim (750 meters), a 12 mile bike ride and a quick run through the transition area to the finish line.
2. Why isn’t there a running component? “What I learned about the aquabike event is that there are many athletes, who for whatever reason, are unable to run long distances or just don’t like to,” said Tracy. “An AquaBike is a great outlet and it’s growing in popularity.” In fact, USA Triathlon statistics have shown an increase from 30 events in 2006 to 60 events in 2008. Even after rupturing a disk in her back, Tracy was able to still compete in the event this weekend.
3. Where can I find an aquabike event near me? For a listing of USAT sanction events, check out the USAT events calendar. And, don’t forget to sign up at nfendurance.org too. You can always sign up as “EVENT NOT LISTED” even if the event is not listed on our schedule of events.
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 | Author: Emily Brown | Filed under: Weekend Pacesetter | Tags: endurance, Pete Dingeman, run, snacks | No Comments »
GET CHEERING.
Red, White, Blue and NEON. Look for four neon singlets in the Capitol this weekend for the 2009 Marine Corps Marathon. Charles Dolish, Paul Hasson, Ambereen Kurwa and Mark Nowalk will represent NF Endurance in D.C. this weekend for the 2009 Marine Corps Marathon. We have four runners who could use your support if you are in the DC area. Paul Hasson, Charles Dolish, Ambereen Kurwa and Mark Nowalk will represent the 2009 NF Endurance Marine Corps Team.
MIX IT UP. Bring out your inner cereal genius and customize your granola treat with MixMyGranola, a website where YOU pick the ingredients. From organic muesli and dried papaya, to roasted low fat granola and hazelnuts, the possibilities are endless (or try a premix such as the Scary Halloween Mix with tasties like dried apples, roasted almonds, peanut M&Ms, peanut butter bites and candy corn).
Just follow the three step process:
1. Choose a base
2. Add ingredients
3. Order
MAP YOUR RUN.
Mapmyrun.com is a community website designed to help you log your training miles. With just a few mouse clicks you can plan new routes, log your times and track your endurance goals. Use it to also build your virtual 10K for the Nike Human Race on Saturday.
WATCH THIS VIDEO.
Pete Dingeman is a true NF Hero. Did you know that he has raised more than $37,000 for NF research? He is currently undergoing chemo and was unable to run in the Columbus marathon earlier this month. Watch this tribute to Pete.