Some have been asking about training camps in the winter. I know that Doug Stern, who has already sold out his Curacao trip weeks ago is about to send out word...
Hi I was showing a client a knee high drill friday and felt a pop/tear in my calf. I cannot walk or even stand on it. I iced it all afternoon and kept it up. I...
It sounds like a torn calf muscle. Happened a few times to me during my soccer years and always due to improper warm-up and stretch prior to 'sprint type'...
I went for a run along the Hudson from 96th to the GWB today, and none of the water fountains I passed are working! Admittedly, I only know of two: one in...
Outdoor water fountains in all public parks gets shut off in the winter. ... From: "acchang4" <acchang4@...> To: <TANYC_NEWSGROUP@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
A few of the water fountains along the west side path in Hudson River Park work year-round. There is usually a sticker on it noting this and instructions to...
G, I'm trying to get stronger not only on the bike but also with running. Do you reccomend hitting the weights in the gym? I'm back on a maintenance training ...
There are articles in this month's triathlete magazine on the importance of strength training. Basically, you need to strengthen your muscles to give you...
Here are some training programs at the link below and check out this month's Triathlete mag--it has many articles on building your base in the off season. ...
G, I'm trying to get stronger not only on the bike but also with running. Do you reccomend hitting the weights in the gym? I'm back on a maintenance training ...
David, Strength training can help you out tremendously. You do not only want to do simple core drills, as well as balance and stretch work. With our athletes...
Hi, I've just joined TANYC, having recently relocated from Australia (know very few people in the city) and am looking to find a group to train with through...
I joined Equinox to have access to a pool (pools at Columbus Circle, Greenwich Ave and Lex/63rd St) for Ironman training this year. I'm pretty sure both the...
Yes -- Mark -- I'm also a member of Equinox and would definitely recommend it (when not working, I live there!). Plus you will have no problem finding...
Thanks for your advice Melanie and everyone else who responded. Look forward to meeting some of you on the track. ... recommend it (when not working, I live...
mark- before making a bike purchase, i would STRONGLY recommend going to one of the pro bike fit specialists in/around the city to get your ideal bike...
it seems that when the temps dip below 50 degrees, my CATEYE ASTRALE 8 doesn't work. anyone else having cold-weather issues with their cyclometer? any...
I'm suprised nobody's posted a list of bike shops yet. I've had both positive and negative experiences in every bike shop on my list. Also, if you know what...
I've used Larry & Jeff's #2 2nd Ave - 87th - 88th St. It is the only shop I will go to dispite the fact I live in brooklyn. I have always been treated well...
I can strongly recommend SID's - for mountain bikes and road bikes. I suppose they also know something about "tri-bikes". And why do I recommend them?...
I would try Dr. Fenster. He is a Chiropractor and treats many athletes. I used to have lots of lower back pain, but since seeing Fenster, no more. (212)...
there's a garage on 52nd b/n park and lex, south side of the street (i'm pretty sure it's 52nd, but might be 53) that has a few bike racks in the back - I've...
Hi group, Looking for any information/advice/comments on if indoor trainers that measure power output like the CycleOps Electronic + is worth the extra money....
Hey TC, I've used a few different trainers in the past, from cylceops, tacx to computrainer. I feel that all of these trainers give you a very good workout and...
TC, I recently made the investment in a Computrainer, because I need to be able to do 2+ hr rides in the middle of winter without adding an extra 20 minutes on...
Lee, Thanks for all the advice. I did talk with a rep at the Chicago Tri last Aug about the Computrainer products, specifically the Pro 3D. I have read the...