Over the years, we’ve talked to hundreds of triathletes that are looking to either improve their performance by working with a triathlon coach for the first time or to find a new triathlon coach to jump-start their training program. Others are tired of being “just a number” and want more personalized or professional services. It seems the only […]

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On Janurary 9, 2010 Trismarter.com Client Kelly Isfan (above), a hospital CEO from Ontario, Canada, traveled to Jackson, Mississippi to compete in the Mississippi Blues Marathon. Kelly is a Victory triathlon coaching client working with Trismarter.com Triathlon Coach Lee Gardner.
Via email from Kelly:
“The Mississippi Blues Marathon (also half marathon and marathon relay) is a fun and challenging race. […]

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Based on our annual review with the entire team at Trismarter.com and from feedback from our Eat2Win clients, we have created a new sports nutrition service for triathletes that want to learn how to eat for better performance in training and racing. Our most popular service, the Comprehensive Training Diet Analysis provides our clients with […]

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I knew I was on to something at a young age…
The New York Times reports on a study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrating the anti-inflammatory powers of chocolate moo juice.
We’ve been long recommending chocolate milk as a recovery drink to our clients. Here’s an article on recovery nutrition from Triathlon Nutrition Expert Mary Ellen Bingham […]

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From Trismarter.com Eat2Win Sports Nutritionist Mary Ellen Bingham
I really can’t tell you what was wrong but for this marathon I just didn’t have that race-day immunity that always miraculously presents itself as you approach the starting line (some call it adrenaline). I had my pasta dinner the night before and stuck to my white pita […]

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Steve, a reader in Kings Beach, California asks:
Am I at greater risk for heart disease if I eat whatever I want?
 ”Let’s take a look at the literature on this one. The worldwide INTERHEART study, published in the medical journal The Lancet in 2004 demonstrated that the majority of risk factors for heart disease are “modifiable,” […]

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Having just read this article in The New York Times, I was compelled to write this post. The article is titled “To Some, Winner is not American Enough”.
Well, he’s American enough for us at Trismarter.com! Congratulations Meb, you make us proud!
 

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Good luck to all those running the 2009 NYC Marathon, especially Trismarter.com Sports Nutritionists Mary Ellen Bingham and Bill Nadeau.
Speaking of sports nutrition and the marathon, check out this great interview with none other than Desiree Ficker (posted on her earlier this week) regarding her pre-race diet leading up to NYC. It’s brought to […]

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From one of my favorite pro triathletes, a great recipe for her turkey chili. To quote Competitor.com, “Desiree Ficker gave us this recipe for a hearty and healthy turkey chili stuffed with meat, beans and spices. It is full of lean protein and flavor while low in fat, making it a good post-workout meal. She […]

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NY Times Well Blog by Tara Parker Pope draws attention, once again, to the issue of sudden death during recent marathons (and half marathons) in San Jose and Detroit.
We’ve seen similar articles regarding the spate of deaths in triathlon over the years. Is there something inherently dangerous about the marathon that leads to sudden […]

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