Comments for BADIG - Endurance Training: Swim, Bike, Run

Comment on Nutrition by Chris

Chris — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:11:49 +0000

Lisa, I’m about 2 years too late for your comment but in case someone else is interested in this I think I have a good answer for you. First off, forget vitamin supplements. If you are serious enough about your health that you want to fork over the money for supplements that you will mostly just flush down the toilet (as in straight into and straight out of the body) then you should take a step towards real nutrition. There are many foods that increase you immune system. My personal favorite is broccoli. Check out http://www.anticancerbook.com for great nutritional information on how to boost your immune system, reduce inflammation, and as an extra bonus, fight cancer too. Replace your white breads and potatoes with whole-grain breads and yams. You also can not go wrong with spinach, blue berries, or bananas.
Try this 1/3 cup oat meal, 1/3 cup skim milk, 1 banana mashed – heat for 55 seconds on high then stir in honey and cinnamon to taste. Yum.
Buy a magic bullet and make this: 1 frozen banana, 3 frozen strawberries, 10-20 frozen blueberries, orange juice to fill in between these. Another yum. Add tofu and/or plain no-fat yogurt for protein if you want it. This also makes it creamier.
For veggies the best way to prepare is in the microwave. I love mixing brocolli, yams, baby portabella mushrooms, and green beans. The yams and beans take a little more time in the microwave so start those first then add and microwave again. After a time you’ll get your favorite veggies down just right. I live in Wisconsin and since I started eating all of these veggies almost every day I have not been sick at all. This is not scientific but I’ll tell you that I have never felt better. Best of luck and hope someone out there finds this information helpful.

Comment on The Importance of Flip Turns by Tony

Tony — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:31:21 +0000

I know this is a little old but I just stumbled across it. Very good read and more importantly very convincing. I can do flip turns just fine (mechanically) but I am always gasping for air so I pretty much never do them.
You convinced me, so I’m doing them from now on no matter what it takes.

Comment on Product Review: Netathlon 2.0 by Harvey

Harvey — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:53:23 +0000

I’ve been using this product since, virtually, its inception. It is EXCELLANT! Yes, there have been bugs and it takes some help to install it but, once installed, it definately helps you to be motivated to train through the bad weather, etc. The courses are beautiful, can be ridden in the reverse directions also (effectively doubling the length of ride available), can be ridden with others (where races have been, also, scheduled), and more….lots more.

Comment on Product Review: Nike tri shorts by Scott McMichael

Scott McMichael — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:06:10 +0000

Agreed. Wore a pair at Longhorn and they’re great.

Comment on Product Review: Kettler Ergo Racer by Rudi

Rudi — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:35:36 +0000

raining on the ergoracer generates vibrations as from 180 Watt onwards with a speed as from 35 km/h. vibrations are realy cumbersome. Has anybody experienced the same problem ?

Comment on Product Review: Speedo Polarized Goggles by Paul T

Paul T — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:34:04 +0000

It does look like a good goggle, but wow $65. I have been swimming in a great polarized goggle with curved lense for better visibility. I after years of searching for an outdoor solution that was quality, my friend gave me his A3 Warrior goggle. It is awesome. Great visibility, super comfortable and polarized. I swim almost every day outdoors. Not always in open water but 50% of the time. This has become my favorite goggle. I bought mine in a small swim shop and it was only $25. I may check out the Speedo goggle but $65, ouch. Happy swimming!

Comment on My Rocky Relationship with the Queen by The champion within: Tj Fry and the art of making it look easy | jimfredricks

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:06:48 +0000

[...] race, topped off with a punishing full marathon, 26.2 miles. For a taste of his experience, see Tj’s blog here It is an event whose ability to humble the strongest athletes was made famous in this Gatorade [...]

Comment on Making Peace with the Queen by Charles

Charles — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:35:50 +0000

You are and inspiration TJ. Great post, absolutely loved reading it. Congrats on a strong finish!

Comment on The Importance of a Good Base by Week 1 – The beginning! « The Fight for Fire

Week 1 – The beginning! « The Fight for Fire — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:59:00 +0000

[...] Day 1 Cardio - Started today with a nice big run. Had the heart rate monitor on so I could keep below my base HR of 141. Right now cardio is about volume and not intensity and building my endurance base so down the track when it gets to the nitty gritty I have a great foundation of aerobic capacity. Check out this article if you’d like to learn more about it – http://badig.com/2009/02/the-importance-of-a-good-base/ [...]

Comment on Product Review: H2O Audio Interval by Thermal Short Sleeve

Thermal Short Sleeve — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:14:58 +0000

The sound is perfect. I have tried them. They are cool