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Wisconsin 2012 Race Report — Brian Comiskey, 11:55, 22′ PR!

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Brian Comiskey: 43 yr / IM #6 Ironman® Wisconsin 2012 (11:55 – PR of 22’) Social/Fun Stuff: Friday: Drove out to Timberline to test ride bike and check front shifting issues.  Everything seemed to be sorted after 4 hours in the shop on Thurs and change from DA to Ultegra front derailleur and FSA to SRAM Red…

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FREE PreSeason Training Guide for Triathletes [Download] – Start 2013 Right

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Why Do You Need A Pre-Season? Whether you prefer high volume training or the Endurance Nation Return on Investment, Quality-over-Quantity approach, we can all agree on one thing: “If you aren’t rested and ready to start training, your season will fall short of expectations.” Tweet This Quote   One of the biggest mistakes a triathlete…

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Five Reasons Why The Off Season Is Your Best Chance To Gain New Speed

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Even though most endurance athletes have one big race each season, that doesn’t preclude them from doing many other events. After all, if you can do an Ironman® or a 70.3, then you should be able to just jump into a marathon for fun…right? The answer would be yes if it weren’t for two specific…

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Top Ten Reasons Why You’ll Never Peak for Your Triathlon (And Bonus PreSeason Training Guide Sign Up)

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Dottie Caitlin at Lake Placid — EN Gang Sign! Triathlon is a lifestyle and training is a huge part of who you are. You get up early, workout at lunch, and have training equipment in your car. You were recently voted “most likely to not go out because of a morning workout” by your hilarious…

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Louisville 2012: Mark Thompson Races His First Like A Veteran

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This was my first Ironman® distance race, which was a monumental decision to sign up (enlist?) by itself. What’s more, however, are the giants who stand before me with Ironman® comedy to detail in their race reports – THIS race reporting is a far more daunting task. The likes of Bart Stevens and Jess Withrow…

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Insider Secrets of Ironman Race Day Damage Control

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Hopefully There When You Need Them, But Be Ready If They Aren’t! After standing on the sidelines of Lake Placid and Louisville this year, I am reminded of two contradictory things. First, how easy my job is. Second, how important it is that I am there. My advice ranges from the profound to the mundane,…

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Meet The Team: 2012 Wisconsin

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Ironman® Wisconsin is one of the premier events for TeamEN.  And this year is no different.  We have 30 folks ready to make it happen this Sunday.  And the weather looks like it is going to be amazing!  Meet a few of our team below. Carl Noftsger 2012 Ironman® Wisconsin Race Captain My name is…

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Top Ten Dumb Things You (Probably) Do Before Every Ironman That You Should Avoid

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Not Where You Want To End Up on Race Day   As a veteran Ironman® athlete and traveler, I have been to more than 100 Ironman® events in the last decade. While I have seen my share of crazy stuff, it’s the almost regular occurrence of really dumb moves that astound me. After years of…

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Race Results Update – 8/29/12

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This week’s report has a PR rate of 60%. Positive reports all around. Members, don’t forget to let us know where you’ve been racing by adding your info here. If you’d like to join our age group members in training to be your best, please Become a Team Member or consider purchasing an Endurance Nation training plan here.…

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Louisville 2012: Heat, Headwinds & The Heimlich Maneuver

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Team Endurance Nation Finisher Roy Ezell   This Just In: Post Race Podcast with Newbie Rob Tagher ++++++++++++++++++++ I was on the ground for the weekend to support our contingent of 25 athletes for race weekend. With approximately 50% of them being first timers, I spent part of our pre-race dinner focusing on the basics…which I…

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