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Tips to Reduce Stress in Open Water Swimming

April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 by admin

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Written by Coach Brooke Flesner Swimming in open water can be daunting in and of itself. Adding a few hundred people thisclose to you while you’re swimming in open water can be terrifying! Worries can range from lack of personal space, to limited vision in murky water, to fears about…

2016 Chicago Swim Run

July 14, 2016 by admin

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I knew nothing about swimrun racing before I actually RACED the 2016 Chicago Swim Run. I had seen some photos from the Otillo races overseas but wasn’t quite sure what the rules were or what the whole sport was about. A good friend of mine (who also was responsible for…

Nitrate Supplementation for Health and Human Performance or “WTF is Beetroot Juice?”

January 27, 2016January 27, 2016 by admin

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Nitrate Supplementation for Health and Human Performance K. E. Schill, M.S. Supplements and ergogenic aids have been used throughout the years to promote health, improve exercise performance, and push human ability. Even though some, including caffeine and creatine (1), have shown incredible promise in improving exercise performance, the vast majority…

Hydration: Pee on a Stick

January 22, 2016November 10, 2019 by admin

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Dr. Stacy Sims has changed the way many coaches and athletes approach their hydration and nutrition plans in long course racing. Her book Roar has helped female athletes train, fuel, and hydrate appropriately for the changing hormones throughout the menstrual cycle. Basically, she's a badass who has extensive knowledge in…

Top 10 Mistakes in January

January 5, 2016January 5, 2016 by admin

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This post is meant to be funny, sarcastic, a little bit off kilter, but honest. In January we are all faced with the new year, the energy and hope of what is to come in the next 365 days. I personally don't like thinking of the new year in this…

Ironman 70.3 Ohio: A Big Opportunity

October 20, 2015 by admin

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Central Ohio is a great place to live. We have access to an amazing downtown area rich with amazing eateries and fun bars. We have The Ohio State Buckeyes, The Blue Jackets, and The Columbus Clippers. We are also in a location that makes it pretty darn convenient to train…

Blue Boxer Day: Prostate Cancer Be Damned!

June 12, 2015June 15, 2015 by admin

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Did you know that it is more common for men to develop prostate cancer than it is for women to develop breast cancer? It is! One in Six men will develop Prostate Cancer. Okay, but Lauren, you're a lady and you have boobs. Shouldn't you be worried about Breast Cancer? Well,…

BASE Partners with ROKA SPORTS

May 21, 2015May 28, 2015 by admin

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If you've ever met me, you know that I love the water. I've always been fascinated with it. The consistency of it. The way in which our bodies interact with it. I have always lived by the water and it has always provided me with the space I need. Even when…

BASE Announces Title Sponsorship of Women’s Race Championship

May 21, 2015May 21, 2015 by admin

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We are so excited to announce that BASE is being able to give back to our endurance community in a big way! On July 12th, the first ever BASE Tri Fitness Women's Mid West Road Race Championships will be held in Zanesfield, Ohio. This USA Cycling sanctioned event that will…

Why Traditional Field Testing Doesn’t Work

March 21, 2015April 11, 2016 by admin

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Over the past several years I have been fortunate enough to work with some of the most incredible minds in coaching. When one of my mentors and personal coach, Craig Upton of Performance Labs Racing, told me to have a blood lactate test done I said yes sir. From my…

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