OSMO Nutrition Review
I was selected via to be one of OSMO’s testers for the past five weeks. I was in my final few weeks training for Ironman Wisconsin. Weather conditions in central Ohio were hot and humid throughout the testing – averaging temps in the 80-90 degree mark. Humidity was always high…
Off Season Circuit
One positive of living in the midwest is that as the fall season progresses it give endurance athletes a nice way to ease into our non-specific training season or transition period. Some people take time off. Others pursue cyclocross or mountain biking as a form of exercise and competition. Many…
Recovering from Ironman
(Originally posted on September 14, 2011) RECOVERING FROM RACING Recovery is one thing most athletes don’t get right. If we participate in endurance events, odds are we are slightly Type A or like to push ourselves (even the slightest bit). Recovery is a very important part of that process yet we don’t…
Recovering From Race Season
Recently the Wall Street Journal featured an article about elite runner Bernard Laget. The article explores Laget's off season 'break' as it were; something I recommend to all of my athletes regardless of level or skill. I actually blogged about something similar to this concept in September of last year…
Athlete Spotlight: Chris Lang
Chris Lang. An athlete of few words, but pretty darn funny if you know him. Racing in his first Ironman this next weekend, we cheer him on and say DON’T GET LOST on the bike! Learn more about the Langster here. Primary events: IRONMAN Louisville Kentucky What is your athletic…
Athlete Spotlight: Tony Huffman
Oh Tony Huffman, what can be said about Namffuh? Well, he's definitely one of our more outspoken athletes who is never at a loss for words. We're excited to see him race Ironman Louisville along with fellow BASE athletes Amy Hampton, Tommy Costantiello (featured tomorrow!), and Chris Lang. His answers…
Athlete Spotlight: Tommy Costantiello
Our last Ironman Louisville athlete - but certainly not the least - is Tommy Costantiello. Always a loud personality on long rides, Tommy has done Ironman before but this year we're looking to improve upon past performances. Read more about Mr. T! Primary Events: Ironman Louisville What is your athletic…
Athlete Spotlight: Tony Spearing
Tony Spearing, or Tony Goodday if you like, is one of our funniest and most kindhearted athletes. His quest to improve at the 70.3 distance has been his main goal this year and we have enjoyed watching him grow. Cheer on Tony and learn a little bit more about Mr.…
Beyond Norms: John Markstein and the Body Geometry Fit
John Markstein quietly sits on his Park Tool stool in his pristinely organized fit studio inside BikeSource Columbus’ Dublin store. After having gone through a fit with John I asked him for an interview for the blog so others could learn a little bit more about the BG FIT and…
Take your KIDS Mountain Biking!
Have kids? Like to mountain bike? THEN BRING THEM WITH YOU! Check out COMBOs 'Kids MTB Day!' WHAT: Take your kids mountain biking! WHERE: Alum Creek State Park PHASE ONE (Lewis Center Road just east of Africa Road) WHEN: October 6, 2012 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM WHO? YOU…