“Life got in the way.” How many times have we used that excuse because we didn’t race the way we wanted to? Maybe we had

A basic tenant of Crossfit training is to “keep workouts short and intense.” Why, then, did I sign up for a full/half marathon row modeled

I recently completed a Spartan Super Run with a good friend of mine. The Spartan Super Run is a 14.4k, 20-plus obstacle race that takes

I want your next season to be your very best, and I’m sure you do too. Capitalizing on your off-season lays the groundwork for a

Most runners know they need to develop strength in order to excel at running and reduce the risk of injuries. But size can sometimes come

The off-season should be a time of less intensity, but for many triathletes it becomes another layer of stress. It can be hard after a

One of the things people love is stuff. They love specialized shoes for weight lifting, they love T-shirts with edgy slogans, and they love gadgets.

When I was a kid and was forced to run in my school competitions it would always amaze me at how fast some of the

GPP is a term that gets thrown around an awful lot these days. For those who don’t know the term stands for general physical preparedness.

Click here to read other journal entries and articles by Andrew Read, and look for his new journal every Monday as he trains for Ironman

Click here to read other journal entries and articles by Andrew Read, and look for his new journal every Monday as he trains for Ironman