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Training Stress Balance TSB
I have played with the Training Peaks software for a bit now. One of the training charts I use a lot outlines Acute & Constant training scores with a net Training Stress Balance outcome. Using it properly you can see where you are at and adjust if needed. Below are some comments from Endurance Corner re-affirming this. Have a look …
US debt ceiling & default risk
First of all, we need to differentiate between the debt ceiling and default. The debt ceiling is a mechanism that has been in place for a long time, and it is not unusual to have debate about its increase that goes right up to the last minute. On the other hand, a default — the U.S. actually missing a payment …
Lesson from the Best
Lessons from the Best by Sue Aquila on Endurance Corner At the Endurance Corner Boulder Camp, we had amazing speakers including World Champion Triathletes and exceptional coaches. I thought I’d share some of my notes about their unique perspectives on pursuing excellence and long course triathlon success. Chrissie Wellington – World Champion, undefeated at IM distance Trains her mind as …
Investment risk vs age
It is our experience that when it comes to asset mix, a lot of investors cannot see the forest for the trees. In short, investors have a bad habit of focusing on specific stocks and bonds (the trees) while ignoring their asset mix (the forest). Determining your appropriate asset mix should be the first step in the investment process and …
Another great article from ChuckieV
The following are some principles the sports scientists don’t always mention (or know about)… The principle of keeping it simple. This principle states that if it can be done, it can be done more simply. Simplicity is not the end-goal but rather a means to an end. Remember: for every detail-oriented, ANALytical athlete sitting at a computer staring at software …
When investing look where no one is looking
S&P 500: Bargains R Us SONALI VERMA S&P 500 stocks are looking cheap, as profits rise and share prices fall, according to an analysis by Bloomberg News. Standard & Poor’s 500 Index companies will earn 18 per cent more this year than in 2010, according to the average estimate of more than 9,000 analysts polled by Bloomberg. Declines since April …
Pike Lake Trithlon -1
Each day should be YOUR Very Best. Keep that in mind this race weekend.
Train cold – Race hot
Coming from Saskatchewan this is an informative article. I know of athletes that train in a sauna to get ready for a race. by Justin Daerr A couple weeks ago I raced Ironman Texas. They chose to host this race near Houston on the third weekend of May. Given the fact that Houston has a nine-month summer (I know, I’m …
Good bye San Francisco
Well it’s time to head home from San Francisco today. I am up early so I thought I would log at leisure to see what came up in my writing. I did not bring my MacBook opting instead to use a new IPad. The IPad has it’s limitations but certainly is easier to haul around. On this trip we purchased …
Escape from Alcatraz – The race
Started getting restless about 1:30 in the morning. I set the alarm for 3:30 but kept thinking about how I was going to handle the Garmin. Do I use Multisport mode? Decided to just leave it on the bike & relaxed until about 3am. Made some coffee, had a high fat yogurt & a raisin bagel which felt just right. …
