Hall of Fame Series—Jim Curl–1-08-2010

In 1982, Jim Curl, along with fellow Hall of Fame inductee Carl Thomas, began the U.S. Triathlon Series. The USTS distance evolved and led Curl and Thomas to create what is now known as the Olympic distance (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run). Through the series, Curl has produced over 150 triathlons internationally, and his [...]

Hall of Fame Series—Barb Lindquist–1-07-10

She was a member of the USA Triathlon World Championship team for 10 years, and in 134 triathlons races, she stood on the podium 86 times and won 33 of those races. She was ranked first in the world from February 2003 through 2004, and represented the United States at the 2004 Olympic Games. She [...]

The Endurance Planet Hour—1-05-2009

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Anxiety: From Pumped to Panicked—12-31-09

This week’s Human Kinetics Corner comes from the Human Kinetics book entitled The Sport Psych Handbook. foundations repair . It focuses on the chapter, Anxiety: From Pumped to Panicked. Our hope is that this edition will help you focus during the upcoming race season and harness your energies in a positive way. Human Kinetics–Anxiety–12-31-2009

The Ten Commandments of Endurance

There is, perhaps, no one more qualified to speak on the subject of endurance than 58-year-old Marshall Ulrich of Idaho Springs, Colorado. Outside Magazine once dubbed him the “Endurance King”–and for good reason. In 2008 he ran 3,063 miles across America in just 52-and-a-half days. That’s equal to 117 marathons. He has won the Badwater Ultramarathon. four times. And he has climbed the tallest summit on each continent–a feat known as The Seven Summits.

A motivational speaker, Ulrich recalls being asked to address a group of Navy Seals in 2007.

“And I said to myself, ‘What can I give these guys?’ You know, for instance, they throw them out in the water and they’re struggling for their lives…’what can they think about? What can I give them to help them?’ The same thing holds true for our lives. What can we have in hand that will help us deal with things?”

That’s when Ulrich wrote his Ten Commandments of Endurance, which he shares with Endurance Planet.

The Endurance Planet Hour—12-29-2009

This week on The Endurance Planet Hour we hear from the “Endurance King” Marshall Ulrich. who gives us his Ten Commandments of Endurance. Among his many accomplishments, Marshall ran across the United States in 52 days…that’s the equivalent of 117 marathons. We also hear from Runner’s World executive editor Mark Remy about his new book, [...]

Supplements for Endurance Athletes—12-23-09

This week’s “Human Kinetics Corner” for Members is an audio excerpt from the Human Kinetics book entitled Supplements for Endurance Athletes by Jose Antonio and Jeffrey Stout. With this book you can cut through all the hype and find the information you need on 20 top supplements. Find out which supplements to use–and which to [...]

The Endurance Planet Hour—12-22-2009

This week on the Endurance Planet Hour we hear from former World number-one ranked triathlete Barb Lindquist who will be inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame in February. Lindquist talks about how her lowest moment ultimately produced the best results in her life and career. We also hear from Running Times trail running [...]

Energy Every Day—12-18-2009

This week we’re opening a new Human Kinetics book. It’s entitled, Energy Every Day. There’s a worldwide energy crisis that has nothing to do with fossil fuels or nuclear and solar power. It’s a crisis of personal energy. Nevada foundation repair company . You’re working longer hours, sleeping less, and spending less time being active. [...]

2009 Hall of Fame Series–Paula Newby-Fraser 12-17-2009

Five individuals who have impacted the sport of triathlon are set to be inducted into USA Triathlon’s Hall of Fame on Feb. 13, 2010. And Endurance Planet is proud to give you the chance to hear from each one of them in this USA Triathlon Hall of Fame audio series. The 2009 inductees are the [...]

The Endurance Planet Hour—12-15-2009

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Fitness Cycling—12-11-2009

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The Endurance Planet Hour—12-08-2009

The theme of this week’s Endurance Planet Hour is goal-setting. longboard wheels . We’ll be hearing from an EP regular who had a goal in 2009 of running a sub-three-hour marathon and is now focused on 2010. We’ll speak with elite endurance athlete Lisa Smith-Batchen of Dreamchasers Outdoor Adventure Club who knows all about keeping [...]

The Runner’s Edge—12-04-2009

This week we’re opening a new Human Kinetics offering. It’s a book called The Runner’s Edge. Elite runners have long relied on technology to analyze performance, maximize training, and challenge the competitive boundaries of the sport. Serious runners long sought the same advantages only to be confronted with a costly and complicated process. Not any [...]

The Endurance Planet Hour—12-01-2009

How do you train for your first ultramarathon? That’s the big question we tackle today on The Endurance Planet Hour. Koach Karl will lay out the basics of the ultramarathon plan for newbies. We also speak with Ironman veteran Steve Rink who recently completed Ironman Arizona with his always-present positive attitude and his catch-phrase “fresh [...]

The Endurance Planet Hour—11-25-2009

This week on the Endurance Planet Hour we hear from Charles Kastner, the author of Bunion Derby: The 1928 Footrace Across America. We also share an extended recording of the book itself about the amazing race that history seems to have forgotten. Missouri foundation repair . Later in the hour, Coach Ryan Ross joins us [...]

Ironwoman—11-25-2009

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Second Wind: Rise of the Ageless Athlete—11-20-2009

Our weekly Human Kinetics Corner episode (our members only download) focuses this week on an inspiring book. Second Wind: The Rise of the Ageless Athlete is an inspiring account of a growing subculture of Americans who are challenging the notion of what it means to grow old. These baby boomers can hardly be considered old, [...]

The Endurance Planet Hour—11-17-2009

This week on the Endurance Planet Hour we talk with orthopedic surgeon and Ironman veteran Dr. recycled wine glass . tankless water heater atlanta . Mark Klion, Coach Karl Keltner, and professional triathlete Ben Schloegel. Topics covered include: strength training, injury recovery and rehabilitation, and the elimination of one of triathlon’s three disciplines (it’s not [...]

Adventure Racing—11-12-2009

I recently posted the question on the Endurance Planet Facebook fans page, “If you could replace one of the disciplines of a triathlon, what would it be? And what would you replace it with?” A couple respondents told us about triathlons they had done which incorporated paddling instead of swimming. Sounds like an adventure race. And, lest we forget, while triathlon is the most popular multisport activity, adventure racing is multisport as well…and many of those who have tried it, become hooked for life.

Hall of Fame Series — Jon Gray Noll — 1/16/2009

President of Tri-Fed from 1984 to 1989, Jon Gray Noll teamed with Verne Scott to establish the foundation of the National Governing Body. Foundation Repair . His accomplishments include the establishment of the first set of competitive rules and the first true set of event production standards, while putting the organization’s business plan in place. [...]

Hall of Fame Series — Judy Flannery — 1-15-2009

One of the sport’s early age group stars, Judy won seven national triathlon titles, two duathlon national titles, four triathlon world gold medals, and five duathlon world gold medals. She was instrumental in establishing the USAT Women’s Committee and annual women’s breakfasts at major national and international races. foundation repairing . She persuaded the Danskin [...]

Hall of Fame Series — Karen Smyers — 1/13/2009

Karen Smyers is one of the most versatile women in the history of triathlon. Over her professional career, she accumulated seven national triathlon titles (including six in a row), one national duathlon title, two world triathlon medals, and one victory at Ironman Kona. Her 1995 double of winning at Kona and returning two weeks later [...]

Hall of Fame Series — Verne Scott — 1/14/2009

Based out of his bedroom office and on a shoestring budget, Verne Scott worked tirelessly to put everything, big and small, in place for the establishment of the Triathlon Federation (USA Triathlon) in the 1980s. Rules, event production standards, sanctioning process, championships, meetings, membership, magazine, without Verne nothing would have been completed. criminal attorney . [...]

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Suffering, Endurance, Character, Hope

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