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Tri Camp Starts!

Let’s get some. The first night was easier as everyone rolled in slowly from various loctions. We did a super easy shake out in the lake swimming about 30 minutes. A quick logistics discussion, and then headed our separate ways for some food and rest. 7a.m. comes quickly for a big day 2. The dayContinue reading “Tri Camp Starts!”

Posted byFloat SpinwalkAugust 7, 2020Posted inCycling, Lake Placid, Running, Swimming, Trail Running, Triathlon

A Trail Run and a Swim

As I continue in my quest to explore Lake Placid and the immediate areas around the village, I stumbled upon a great new trail system and swim location. This is especially timely given the current conditions at the Mirror Lake Beach (more on that later). The trail system is called Brewster Peninsula Trails and theContinue reading “A Trail Run and a Swim”

Posted byFloat SpinwalkAugust 4, 2020Posted inLake Placid, Swimming, Trail Running, Triathlon

Two Weeks In Lake Placid

Having a flexible work schedule due to Covid, a vacation already booked due to IMLP, a training camp on the calendar, and the desire to get in some solid training blocks, this will be the start of two weeks in Lake Placid. If you have never been to LP, you are missing out. The sceneryContinue reading “Two Weeks In Lake Placid”

Posted byFloat SpinwalkAugust 3, 2020Posted inLake Placid, Running, Triathlon

What to Look for in Triathlon Camps

As I became more of a Professional Amateur, the need to find newer and better ways to train has been a mission. As a Christmas present several years ago, my wife signed me up for what I called Fat Camp at the time, a 5 day training camp. I have been doing the camps everContinue reading “What to Look for in Triathlon Camps”

Posted byFloat SpinwalkAugust 3, 2020August 4, 2020Posted inLake Placid, Triathlon

Get Stronger

Strength training is a secondary thought for many endurance triathletes. A common push back is: why spend an hour on strength when you swim, bike, or run? This is odd though because most endurance sports are strength based at their core. Taking the basic argument to task, there are a number of reasons why, andContinue reading “Get Stronger”

Posted byFloat SpinwalkJuly 19, 2020July 20, 2020Posted inLake Placid, Triathlon

Is Virtual Racing Worth It?

Keeping the rope tight during a year without racing is very hard for athletes to do. We sacrifice all for the glory of a finisher medal and sweet tech-tee. Time with the family, outings with friends, late nights etc all take a backseat when you are embarking on 5+ hour brick workouts every weekend. ButContinue reading “Is Virtual Racing Worth It?”

Posted byFloat SpinwalkJuly 19, 2020July 22, 2020Posted inTriathlon, Virtual Racing, Zwift

Finding the Extra Gear on Run Training

We all work on our speed as best we can. For the endurance athelete this may not amount to much but throwing in solid tempo and interval training can be extremely beneficial come race day. One of the secrets I use to hold a faster than normal pace at the end of a long workout,Continue reading “Finding the Extra Gear on Run Training”

Posted byFloat SpinwalkJuly 16, 2020Posted inRunning, Triathlon

Ironman Lake Placid 70.3 2021

Aw come on, we are losing 2021 races now too! Now that the IMLP 70.3 is off the books for 2021 what does that mean? For starters it seems like the IMLP 140.6 is going to be THE race of the year in the Northeast. With many of the other Northeast WTC races discontinued, andContinue reading “Ironman Lake Placid 70.3 2021”

Posted byFloat SpinwalkJuly 15, 2020July 16, 2020Posted inLake Placid, Triathlon

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