All too often I hear triathletes talking about elite triathletes as “genetic wonders”, “naturally talented”, or any number of other classifications that only serve to isolate them from the rest of the pack. While it’s true that there are a few things that separate elite athletes from the middle and back of packers in triathlon, […] The post The Winning Habits of Elite Triathletes appeared first on Extra Life Triathlon Fitness ..read more

Here’s a brief summary of Ironman 70.3 St. George last weekend: Pain. Now on to the more detailed report. I continue to be amazed by the sport of Ironman triathlon. Despite all the races that I have done, both 70.3 and full distance, there is the occasional race that comes along where I enter race morning brimming with […] The post Ironman 70.3 St. George 2017 Race Report appeared first on Extra Life Triathlon Fitness ..read more

by Adam Hill I’ve been sitting on some pretty exciting news for a while, and I’m pleased that I’m able to share it with you now. I have been selected to be a featured athlete in IRONMAN’s upcoming television show, “IRONMAN: Quest for Kona“, airing this Fall on NBC or one of it’s affiliates. The […] The post IRONMAN: Quest for Kona Announcement appeared first on Extra Life Triathlon Fitness ..read more

It always amazes me how many people come up to me and are astonished to hear how much I paid for my racing bike. As they walk away bewildered by the fact that I would spend so much money on a hobby, they jump into their $40,000 car and drive off. Our priorities are screwy. Most people […] The post Triathlon on the Cheap: 7 Ways to Enjoy Triathlon Without Breaking the Bank appeared first on Extra Life Triathlon Fitness ..read more

  I occasionally like to share the secrets of the pros, elite amateurs, and world class performers from all walks of life. Simple concepts that can be implemented in your own lives to push you toward unbelievable success. Today the secret that I’d like to share is a simple concept, with a lot of depth […] The post Why Consistency is the Ultimate Secret Weapon for Forming Healthy Habits appeared first on Extra Life Triathlon Fitness ..read more

2016 was a great year for me in and out of triathlon, and I wanted to review the successes I had with racing this past year, and what I learned for the years to come. In a nutshell, here are some of the highlights: Made it through another year, safe, healthy, and sober. Finished within the […] The post 2016 Season Recap appeared first on Extra Life Triathlon Fitness ..read more

An athlete’s diet is one of the most challenging aspects of a healthy lifestyle, and it is over complicated by the fact that there is no shortage of conflicting nutrition advice. The debate goes on as to what approach is best. Paleo? Low Carb? High Protein? There is strong support for all of them. The truth is, however, […] The post Nutrition is the First Discipline: Determining Your Perfect Diet appeared first on Extra Life Triathlon Fitness ..read more

I thought that rather than bore you with the written details of a long day, I would instead try a video race report where you get to stare at my ugly mug for 10 minutes while I talk about my race! I hope you enjoy it :-). I’ve also posted some pictures below for your […] The post Ironman Arizona 2016 Video Race Report appeared first on Extra Life Triathlon Fitness ..read more

This is for all those that feel like they have to question their “status” as an Ironman athlete. We see this question posted on social media almost weekly, prompted by a more frequent occurrence of Ironman races being shortened in some capacity, whether through cancelled swim, shortened bike, etc. The resulting commentary is mostly encouraging, […] The post The Great “Am I an Ironman?” Debate appeared first on Extra Life Triathlon Fitness ..read more

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