The Triathlon Experts

For years I have been dreaming of owning an Endless Pool. In the old days, having a pool large enough to swim a decent lap in was reserved for the super rich in their mansions. Today, the Endless Pools company has brought this luxury to the rest of us in an affordable package.

Imagine waking up in the morning…rolling out of bed…having a cup of joe…then settling in for a mile swim without leaving your house…even before going to work! No more early commutes to the pool. You can even swim naked if you like…who’s gonna know?

An Endless Pool is Better than an Olympic Pool in your House

Actually, the Endless Pool system is BETTER than having an olympic-sized lap pool in your back yard. The big difference is that you never have to make a turn.   As any triathlete knows, the Achilles heel of pool training is that little rest you get at the end of each length of the pool. When you get out in the open water, you body is expecting that little rest, but it never comes.

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The other big benefit of an Endless Pool is that the current created by the huge ducted paddle wheel is a better simulation of open water swimming than the perfectly still water in the local lap pool. You actually feel the water rushing past and the small swirls from the current. It is always a bit of a shock to move from the pool to open water…and the Endless Pool comes close to the real thing.

I Will Be Installing an Endless Pool in my Dream Home

In my fantasy home (which I will build in the next 5 years), my wife and I have definitely decided to have an Endless Pool installed in a special dedicated room. Surprisingly, they take up very little space and will really add to the resale value of a home.

In reality, there is no other reasonable way to get a lap pool for your home, especially if you have a small indoor space for it, or a small back yard. It does require an investment, but I think it will be worth it in the long run in terms of health, convenience, and improvements to my triathlon training.

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Summer cycling is in full swing for triathletes - and others who just love to ride the roads and the trails. Every year, I ponder what kind of upgrades and gear that I want to add to my bikes. Since I am not a rich man, I usually head for my two favorite bike catalogs…Performance Bike and Bike Nashbar.

I always feel like a kid when I see either a Performance Bike or Bike Nashbar catalog in the mail. Even if I do not need any parts, I always enjoy browsing the catalogs to see what new products have come on the market that I can strap onto my bikes. They usually have a good sale with the catalog as well…so I am usually on the Web placing some kind of order a few times a year.

Bike Parts Industry Domination = Cheaper Parts for Us

If I didn’t know better, I would think these two companies are the same company - but what makes them seem similar is their extreme price competition with each other. Performance and Nashbar compete in the “discount” bike parts marketplace…much to the disliking of local bike shops (LBSs). Although I like to give the LBSs some of my business, I am convinced that they can’t match the catalog prices and stay in business.

Now, if you are more of a purist and demand the top-level parts and components, Performance Bike and Bike Nashbar may seem a little pedestrian…but they do sell top brands and top-level components as well. So, don’t stick your nose up too soon without a look, unless you just have too much money and need to get rid of it!

Great Deals, Cheap Shipping and Easy Returns

Being able to return that component after you have breached the packaging is one of the great pleasures of being an American…in my opinion. I love knowing that I can check a product out on the vendor’s tab, before committing to keeping it. With the big players, like Performance Bike and Bike Nashbar, I have never had an issue returning something - as long as it has not been “used”. Try that at a small catalog, and you may be keeping that product forever.

My experience with both companies is that their service and returns policies are generous. Additionally, the shipping costs are pretty minimal. Combine this with great deals and you will see that you can get a whole box of bike parts for the price of one component at a local bike shop.

Go forth and shop! Just remember to give some business to the local bike shops…since they are great to have around and provide tremendous support to local events and the triathlon community.

Because triathlons as competitive as they are today, it is no secret that there is a surge of amateur athletes who are leveraging the GPS watch technology of the professional triathletes to make their training and racing more enjoyable and satisfying.

As an very amateur triathlete, I am very excited about the potential of using a GPS watch to help me get through the endless running, swimming and cycling training sessions as well as improving my racing experiences.

My GPS Watch is My Personal Triathlon Coach

Many amateur and pro triathletes keep a written log of their training and racing events to track their progress and plan for the next efforts. I have always found this a tedious process and would rather just be out there training.

Instead of spending all of that time writing, a GPS watch can be used to log your distance, heart rate information, and other valuable training data - automatically! Let’s see what a GPS watch can do to help you understand your training and racing metrics.

See Your Results in Real Time with a GPS Watch

As you know, anyone who has ever trained for and competed in a triathlon knows the challenging and lengthy amount of preparation, coordination and dedication that goes on for months. If you do not get the chance to see the fruits of your labor frequently, you could slowly lose motivation.

Additionally, training for a triathlon of any distance is such a significant undertaking, we definitely need to see the results of our hard work. The BPS watch can paint that clear picture of your progress with little effort on your behalf.

There is a Reason that Elite Triathletes Use GPS Watches

Professional triathletes have taken a lesson from the adventure racers and recognized the value of having an electronic training parter helping them acheive their desired success. Not surprising, since elite athletes are usually looking for anything that will give them the edge at any cost.

Elite athletes are usually training and racing at the boundaries of human performance, and thus make great candidates for applying leading and the technology eventually gets down the the rest of us. GPS watches give them a clear view into how they are performing in racing and training at any moment.

For Under $100, You Can Have a GPS Watch

Whether you are a slow poke elephant in the back of the pack or a fast-footed gazelle in the front, you could certainly benefit from using a GPS watch to enhance both your triathlon training and racing efforts.

With an entry level price of less than $100, a GPS watch should be a no brainer (consider what your fancy triathlon bike costs…). I am confident that you will find that a GPS watch will add a whole new dimension to your triathlon training and racing. Go for it!