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Golfer’s (Swimmer’s) Elbow by John Post, MD

April 10, 2012

These guys have no elbows. For the inaugural Ironman race on Oahu in 1978, Navy Commander John Collins made the winners trophy in his basement. It became known as the “Hole in the Head” for a couple obvious reasons, among them it’s appearance and, perhaps describing anyone who’d do the 140.6 miles! 8″ miniatures were [...]

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FINIS Swim Gear Discounts – Proprietary Discounts For Rock Star Members!

April 5, 2012

FINIS makes an enormous variety of gear and technology designed to make you a faster swim, and they’re now offering us proprietary discounts on their line! To get hooked up, e-mail or call this guy:

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A Must Read For Triathletes, “How To Ride In A Group”

April 3, 2012

There are a series of basic rules to follow in order to ride properly in a group, and yet it is often surprising how few people know these rules. You might think this doesn’t apply to you; after all, you are a Cat. 1 and winner of the Thursday night or Saturday morning World Championships…so [...]

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The Clean Eating Triathlete Breakfast: Gluten Free Buckwheat Pancakes

March 30, 2012

Rock Star Triathlete coach Kerry Sullivan eats gluten-free – but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have pancakes. The recipe below is his absolute favorite, and he makes them all the time. You’ll find these give you just as much energy as regular pancakes, without any gut distress. Gluten Free Buckwheat Pancakes

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Ever Been Stung By A Jellyfish? by John Post, MD

March 30, 2012

  “The guy sure looks like plant food to me.” Audrey II, Little Shop of Horrors Many of us have run into a jellyfish or two either training or racing in ocean water. More of an inconvenience than anything for most of us, some poor souls have a more significant reaction. I answered a questioner this [...]

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Confidence in Triathlon Swimming by John Post, MD

March 25, 2012

Through early morning fog I see,visions of the things to be… Johnnie Mandel, Suicide is Painless, M.A.S.H. This week, as we prepare for the 2012 racing season , I’ll bypass the injury pipeline and pass on a little experience. After making many mistakes over the years, I can reveal the secrets to not only your fastest [...]

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Achilles Tendon Ruptures 2012 by John Post, MD

March 18, 2012

Achilles Tendon Ruptures  “What we have here is a failure to communicate.” Cool Hand Luke Last month I published a piece entitled “What a Triathlete Needs to Know About Antibiotics” that was well received. (Thanks) The impetus of that post was a series of confusing ST threads concerning the potential side effects of certain antibiotics, especially [...]

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The Clean Eating Triathlete Dessert: Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

March 15, 2012

Rock Star Triathlete Academy coach Kerry Sullivan eats clean, but he eats dessert too. This is a pie that can be made without a crust so it can be eaten almost as a meal. You can add extra eggs for protein and a fluffy pie. And the best part is that it’s guilt-free. Pre heat [...]

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REAP BENEFITS OF AN EFFICIENT RUNNING STRIDE by John Post, MD

March 9, 2012

A participant in the Underpants Run. A counter-culture event run in Hawaii two days before the Ironman where proceeds go to support a local charity. And yes, the shorts are bogus. Make sure you look at the rest of the runners. Quick Note: with the arrival of warmer temps and daylight savings time. many of [...]

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SICKNESS/INJURY CAN BE A GOOD THING by John Post, MD

March 4, 2012

Sickness/Injury Can Be a Good Thing “Something’s happening here. What it is ain’t exactly clear.” Buffalo Springfield Triathletes are generally control freaks. Schedule, time, work outs, you name it and they have a very specific time and place for it in their life. One of my best tri buddies used to have such a stranglehold on [...]

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