http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:52:48 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:24:39 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m11d21-400-calorie-fix-may-break-triathletes?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Triathletes obsessed with how their weight affects their performance may turn to diets that promote rapid weight loss. Ultimately, diets such as Prevention magazine's 400 calorie fix may break triathletes. The soon to be released book rec... Nutrition Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:24:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m11d21-400-calorie-fix-may-break-triathletes?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d6-First-annual-Jack-LaLanne-day-a-success?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Chris LaLanne attempts world record (photo courtesy of Chris LaLanne)Saturday September 26 2009 will go down in history as the first annual Jack LaLanne Day. On this day, Jack LaLanne outdid Superman by blowing out 95 birthday candles with a single b... Fitness gurus Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:21:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d6-First-annual-Jack-LaLanne-day-a-success?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Jack-LaLanne-still-going-strong-at-95?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Chris LaLanne and Steve Trutane (photo courtesy of Steve Trutane)Fitness icon Jack LaLanne turns 95 years young this coming Saturday September 26. For many birthday celebrations, LaLanne's legend grew by performing feats of strength often involving s... Fitness gurus Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:52:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Jack-LaLanne-still-going-strong-at-95?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Bay-Area-athlete-brings-mind-body-and-spirit-across-the-Catalina-Channel-part-II?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Paul Lundgren psychs up for Catalina (photo courtesy of Paul Lundgren)As promised in Bay Area athlete brings mind, body and spirit across the Catalina Channel, we talked with former pro triathlete Paul Lundgren after he swam the Catalina Channel. Dur... Swimming Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:55:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Bay-Area-athlete-brings-mind-body-and-spirit-across-the-Catalina-Channel-part-II?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Bay-Area-athlete-brings-mind-body-and-spirit-across-the-Catalina-Channel?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Paul Lundgren training in open water (photo courtesy of Paul Lundgren)Tonight under the light of a full moon, Paul Lundgren will depart a Boy Scout beach on Catalina Island and attempt a 19 mile swim across the Catalina Channel. If all goes well, he ... Swimming Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:33:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Bay-Area-athlete-brings-mind-body-and-spirit-across-the-Catalina-Channel?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Sports-agent-running-10-marathons-to-benefit-wounded-Iraq-and-Afghanistan-veterans?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Doug Eldridge running Pensacola Marathon (photo courtesy of Doug Eldridge)"In an industry of Ari Gold and Jerry Maguire b.s., guys that are doers and not talkers stand out." Washington D.C. sports agent Doug Eldridge has chosen to stand out... Marathons Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:22:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Sports-agent-running-10-marathons-to-benefit-wounded-Iraq-and-Afghanistan-veterans?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Race-your-best-by-getting-your-rest?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner The body repairs itself during sleep"It is better to be 20% undertrained than 1% overtrained." Successful endurance athletes are very familiar with this axiom and taper their training before their event. Training the last few days before a ... Injury treatment and prevention Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:42:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Race-your-best-by-getting-your-rest?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m7d1-TV-anchor-weathers-storm-to-finish-Ironman-Coeur-dAlene?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Roberta Gonzales at Ironman Coeur d'Alene (Photo courtesy of Roberta Gonzales)Roberta Gonzales, weather anchor for CBS 5 Eyewitness News, finished her fifth Ironman triathlon at Coeur d'Alene on June 21 despite the weather. "We had storms every ... Triathlete profiles Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:30:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m7d1-TV-anchor-weathers-storm-to-finish-Ironman-Coeur-dAlene?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d24-How-six-San-Francisco-swimmers-will-conquer-the-Sea-of-Cortez-part-IV?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Emily Young (photo courtesy of Night Train Swimmers)This coming Saturday June 27, in the wee hours of dawn, six San Francisco swimmers will begin their conquest of the Sea of Cortez. Night Train Swimmers will attempt this world record relay swim to r... Swimming Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:14:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d29-How-six-San-Francisco-swimmers-will-conquer-the-Sea-of-Cortez-part-IV?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d18-San-Francisco-cyclists-racing-1000-miles-to-benefit-wounded-Iraq-and-Afghanistan-veterans?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Kim Ford and Linda Bialla (photo courtesy of Linda Bialla)San Francisco cyclists Linda Bialla and Kim Ford are currently racing 1,000 miles to benefit wounded Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. They are racing as Team Fitista, a two person team in the ul... Bike Races Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:31:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d18-San-Francisco-cyclists-racing-1000-miles-to-benefit-wounded-Iraq-and-Afghanistan-veterans?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Andy-Potts-threepeats-the-Escape-From-Alcatraz-triathlon?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Andy Potts Wins 2009 Escape From AlcatrazAndy Potts of Colorado Springs, Colo. won the 29th annual Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon yesterday for a third straight year. Mary Beth Ellis from Thornton, Colo., was first place among the females.Here are th... Triathlon races Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:11:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Andy-Potts-threepeats-the-Escape-From-Alcatraz-triathlon?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Andy-Potts-and-Leanda-Cave-share-their-Escape-From-Alcatraz-race-tips?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Andy Potts and Leanda Cave celebrate 2008 victoryAndy Potts and Leanda Cave will attempt a three-peat championship at this Sunday's Escape From Alcatraz triathlon. Here are their race tips:Leanda Cave"Try not to listen too much to what othe... Triathlon races Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:53:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Andy-Potts-and-Leanda-Cave-share-their-Escape-From-Alcatraz-race-tips?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Challenged-athlete-masters-transitions-at-Escape-From-Alcatraz?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Andy May at 2008 Escape From AlcatrazFor Andy May, transitions will be no problem during this Sunday's Escape From Alcatraz triathlon. A competitive mountain bike racer, he faced a dramatic transition in real life. "On December 16, 2000, I was g... Triathlete profiles Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:58:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Challenged-athlete-masters-transitions-at-Escape-From-Alcatraz?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Leanda-Cave-attempts-Escape-From-Alcatraz-history?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Leanda Cave wins 2008 Escape From AlcatrazLeanda Cave , the 2007 and 2008 Escape From Alcatraz champion will attempt to repeat history and make history this coming Sunday June 14. If she and Andy Potts both win, they will "three-peat" as ch... Triathlete profiles Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:52:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Leanda-Cave-attempts-Escape-From-Alcatraz-history?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Andy-Potts-prepares-to-threepeat-the-Escape-From-Alcatraz?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Andy Potts wins 2008 Escape From AlcatrazTriathletes do things in threes and Andy Potts is no exception. This coming Sunday June 14, the 2007 and 2008 Escape From Alcatraz champion is prepared for a three-peat. Many would agree after last month's vic... Triathlete profiles Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:02:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Andy-Potts-prepares-to-threepeat-the-Escape-From-Alcatraz?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Triathlete-Rich-Clark-is-doing-15-to-life-at-the-Escape-From-Alcatraz?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Rich Clark competing at Ironman HawaiiMost 70 year old men slow down and take it easy. Not Tiburon resident Rich Clark. Clark began competing in triathlons at age 55 and now 15 years later, he has compiled an impressive race resume. Clark returns to ... Triathlete profiles Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:55:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d7-Triathlete-Rich-Clark-is-doing-15-to-life-at-the-Escape-From-Alcatraz?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d7-He-escaped-death-now-he-will-escape-from-Alcatraz?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Brian Boyle finishes 2007 Ironman HawaiiIn The Escape From Alcatraz triathlon, the ultimate motivational seminar, we told you about Brian Boyle. In 2004, just after graduating from high school, Boyle was in a car accident that caused a 60 percent blo... Triathlete profiles Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:23:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d7-He-escaped-death-now-he-will-escape-from-Alcatraz?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d4-The-Escape-From-Alcatraz-triathlon-the-ultimate-motivational-seminar?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Escape From Alcatraz triathletes face their first challengeIf you read The Escape From Alcatraz triathlon, you might get the idea that this race is all about a tough course and reaching the finish line. But it is so much more. For one day, 2,000 men ... Triathlon races Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:12:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d4-The-Escape-From-Alcatraz-triathlon-the-ultimate-motivational-seminar?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d3-The-Escape-From-Alcatraz-triathlon?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Escape From Alcatraz SwimmersThe Escape From Alcatraz triathlon is the granddaddy of San Francisco Bay Area triathlons and one of the most exciting in the world. On Sunday June 14, 2,000 triathletes from all over the world will cram into a boat ... Triathlon races Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:23:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d3-The-Escape-From-Alcatraz-triathlon?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d3-How-the-superman-of-all-marathon-men-trains?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner Vito Bialla at BadwaterThe superman of all marathon men detailed 60 year-old Vito Bialla's amazing accomplishments with ultra-endurance races. How does the superman of all marathon men train for these events? According to Bialla, "You don't... Ultra-distance Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:46:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7447-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d2-How-the-superman-of-all-marathon-men-trains?cid=exrss-SF-Extreme-Training-Examiner