Sleep and Performance

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We all know how good it feels to have a good night’s sleep. Solid deep sleep not only sets us up for peak physical performance, but also improved mental performance. Having a positive attitude definitely affects our physical performance, but in order to perform maximally the body needs to be fully recovered.  Without enough deep sleep many physiological and hormonal shifts can occur. Sleep deprivation causes a decrease in growth hormones, testosterone, elevation of cortisol, and insulin resistance can develop.  Lack ...

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Lifestyle, Nutrition

IM St. George 70.3 – Jen Datwyler

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Sheila always reminds me to “celebrate the victories”.  I decided to heed her advice when I sat down to analyze this race.

Hands down, getting to the start-line of this race was the most challenging in all of my triathlon career.
Victory #1: Although my “injury/condition” has kept me from running the way I had planned, I was able to train the bike and swim with no pain. Thank you Jon K!
Victory #2: My bike sustained damage that was actually repairable when ...
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Athlete Results

Service Through Sport

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by Richard Hunter

Visually Impaired Endurance Athlete

www.unitedinstride.com

 

The swell of the tide is palpable. I feel the energy beneath me as though the perfect wave is just beginning to form. My body is buzzing with anticipation and patience feels more like a noose than a virtue. While I’m not a surfer, this has been my state of mind for months as I’ve been working and waiting for many initiatives to come to fruition that hold promise ...

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MAY
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Athlete Results