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If you have a physically demanding job that keeps you moving all day, you may have greater endurance if you eat small snacks throughout the day instead of having a single large meal at lunchtime. Researchers at the University of Montana in Missoula showed that snacking on carbohydrates may prolong your endurance during a long day of continuous movement (Medicine
& Science in Sports & Exercise, December 2007). They asked
men and women to exercise intermittently for ten hours. Each hour, they performed nine minutes of upper-body weight lifting, 19 minutes of cycling, and 20 minutes of walking on a treadmill, with a 1-minute rest between each exercise. This was followed by a 10-minute rest and feeding period. Those who took carbohydrates every hour were able to keep more sugar
(glycogen) in their muscles, and were able to exercise longer without feeling tired.
When you exercise, your muscles get their energy from muscle sugar and fat stored in muscles, sugar and fat from the bloodstream, and to a lesser degree from protein. When your muscles run out of their stored sugar, they require more oxygen to burn food for energy. This can make your muscles feel tired and be more difficult to coordinate. Eating any source of sugar or carbohydrates during exercise preserves muscle sugar and increases endurance.

This really gets me into the festive spirit!

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Hello All - my name is Art and I am new to the site, I’ve been doing Triathlons for about 4 yrs and this year I am doing Escape from Alcatraz for the first time. I could use any advice from anyone who has done this race.
Thanks Art

I would someday like to race in a triathlon. I was hoping though that someone here could help me with a question I have always wondered about.

Swimming has always come easy for me. I also have no problem biking long distances. However running even a mile is very taxing on my body. I handle other cardio activities very well, but running always does a number on my heart and lungs.

My resting heart rate is 65 - I’m sure not great by standards here, but not bad. So I do not think cardio healht is the problem. I’ve also done a couple of various VO2 max tests and score well on those as well. So I don’t think it is my lungs. But it sure feels like both of these are the problem. Even running a mile at a 5 mph pace wipes me out.

My question is, am I doing something wrong? Why do other cardio activities come so easily and running is so hard? Am I just not doing it enough? I can go for periods without swimming or biking and get right back into it without the major stress on my body. What makes running different.

Hello trimates,
I´m new to tri and the site is being pretty usefull. I hope to see more tips for news guys like me.
Regards,
Sérgio

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce that eight athletes have been selected for the 2008 Junior National Team.

Based on their outstanding performances during the 2007 junior elite triathlon season, the eight individuals will receive support from USA Triathlon for their developmental pursuits in ITU-style racing.

The 2008 Junior National Team Roster:

· Greg Billington (Spokane, Wash.): 2007 Junior Elite National Champion, 12th at 2007 Junior Elite Worlds, Gold medals at Des Moines Junior Elite National Cup and Canadian National Championships in 2007, 2006 Junior World Aquathlon Champion
· Willy Pickhardt (Fayetteville, Ark.): Finished 2007 season as No. 1 in Junior Elite rankings, Gold medal at Pittsburgh Junior Elite National Cup, 25th at 2007 Junior Elite Worlds, 2006 Junior Elite National Champion
· Ben Steavenson (Ann Arbor, Mich.): Finished 2007 season as No. 3 in Junior Elite rankings, Silver medal at Pittsburgh Junior Elite National Cup, 40th at 2007 Junior Elite Worlds
· Andrew Yoder (Columbia, Pa.): Finished 2007 season as No. 4 in Junior Elite rankings, Silver medal at Des Moines Junior Elite National Cup

· Lauren Goldstein-Kral (Shaker Heights, Ohio): Finished 2007 season as No. 1 in Junior Elite rankings, Gold medal at Des Moines Junior Elite National Cup, Runner up at 2007 Junior Elite National Championships
· Kate Ross (Doylestown, Pa.): No. 2 ranked Junior in 2007, Gold medals at Pittsburgh Junior Elite National Cup and Canadian National Championships in 2007, 55th at 2007 Junior Elite Worlds
· Meghan Lapeta (Downers Grove, Ill.): No. 3 ranked Junior in 2007, Top USA finisher at 2007 Junior Elite Worlds in 51st , Bronze medal (2nd American) at Des Moines Junior Elite National Cup
· Natalie Russell (Oswego, Ill.): 2007 Junior Elite National Champion, Finished 2007 season as No. 4 in Junior Elite rankings, 2007 ITU Sprint World Champion

USA Triathlon has a number of developmental programs in place to grow involvement in the sport at the youth and junior ranks, ranging from local clinics, sprint races for first-timers and regional skills camps to more competitive opportunities for those interested in competing at an advanced level.

The primary objective of the Junior National team is to provide the nation’s top performers with the support they need to successfully represent our country at international competitions and the ITU World Championships. These athletes specialize in draft- legal racing and are in the pipeline for potential careers as elite triathletes and to represent the United States at future Olympic Games.

To be considered for the 2008 Junior National team, athletes must be between the ages of 16-19 (as of December 31, 2008) and meet the eligibility criteria determined by USAT’s Sport Performance group. Traditionally this includes qualification to a prior ITU Triathlon World Championship, top-five finish at a major (Tier 1) Junior draft-legal race and/or meeting designated swim and run performance times. Candidates with strong draft-legal triathlon performances receive the most serious consideration. The selection process is quite competitive, as less than five athletes per gender are generally selected for the team.

Members of the Junior National team will represent the United States at USAT Junior Elite Cup races, the Pan American Junior Championships (April 19, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico) and other developmental races throughout the season.

The USAT Junior Elite Cup season kicks-off May 3 in Oklahoma City, Okla. The 2008 Junior ITU World Championships will be held June 7 in Vancouver, Canada. ALL Juniors are eligible for qualification to the team - the qualification process is available on the USAT website

Announcing Team Zoot GU 2008, a collaborative effort from two leading brands in the multisport market! Zoot Sports, the #1 triathlon brand in the US, and GU Sports, the category leader in performance sports nutrition products will kick off the 2008 triathlon season with a team of 300 athletes carefully selected for their commitment to their sport, their sponsors and their communities.

Team members will receive a discounted package of custom Zoot GU team apparel, triathlon accessories and nutritional products. Athletes will also receive team support at various event venues and gain access to an exclusive online community space to connect with other athletes. Additionally, team members will have the option to purchase discounted team branded Zoot and GU products throughout the season.

Zoot and GU are looking for US age-group athletes who are passionate about the sport of triathlon, are committed to being positive ambassadors for the Zoot and GU brands, and utilize their training and racing experiences to reach out and better their communities. Zoot GU athletes will be leaders and loyal brand ambassadors. If you’re an active participant in multisport racing, have the desire to give back through sport and are excited to pledge your support to the brands that will in turn support you, we invite you to apply for our 2008 team. The application deadline is December 21st, 2007. Candidates will be notified and the team roster will be announced by February 1st.

Applications are now available online at Team Zoot Gu Application (http://www.teamzootgu.com)

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