Volume 4, Issue 3 Q3 2012

Team
Newsletter
Volume 4, Issue 3
September 2012
Inside this issue:
Training for her First Half Marathon
By Rob Barlow
Easing back into training after
Ironman was more difficult than I
imagined. While I knew that it
was time to let the body heal, I
also felt that my training lacked
structure. There is the Vegas
Marathon looming in December,
but in August that date felt so far
away. We received an email announcing the inaugural Crawlin’
Crab Half Marathon taking place in
Hampton, VA during Columbus
Day weekend. I found this race to
be the perfect event to lure me
back into a structured training
program.
When I announced that I was
going to register for this half
marathon, I asked my daughters if
they wanted to join me. There
was a lot of silence…Morgan
would be back at James Madison;
Paige and Emma looked at me like
I was speaking Greek.
Paige was
co-captain
of the
South
Lakes
freshman
basketball
team last
year and is
looking to
move up
this year. She’s been working with
a private basketball coach to improve her skills on the court, and
is also incorporating off-court
conditioning drills to improve her
speed and flexibility. I mentioned
to her that running would be ideal
for her cardio fitness and that this
half marathon would be finished
just as her basketball season was
beginning to take off. Again, she
wasn’t sold on the idea of running
13.1 miles.
Of all the things to motivate her to
sign up for the race, it came down to
the swag…yep, the participant tshirt, finisher’s hat and finisher’s
medal that doubles as a bottle
opener. Now what would a high
school kid do with a medal that doubles as a bottle opener?
Ideally, I would
use a training
plan for a half
marathon that
spans 24 weeks.
I’ve seen vanilla
training plans that
prescribe 10
weeks of training;
we would be doing the training in
eight weeks. We had to be very
careful with the training so that she
could avoid injury. Luckily, Paige has
a decent base to work with; she’s
done a few 5Ks, so she could easily
run 4 or 5 miles.
For the past eight weeks, Paige has
been running 4 or 5 times per week
to strengthen her legs and to slowly
increase her endurance as she increased her mileage. Undoubtedly,
there’s been a fair share of run/walk
on the long run day, but in this case
that was to be expected. Even
though the race will be on a flat
course, I worked the hills of Reston
into her workouts to build the
strength that I felt would boost her
endurance for race day. Miles that
seemed hard in training will suddenly
seem much easier on race day.
I’m lucky in the fact that Paige was
religious with her training. If her
training plan noted a run that day,
she did it. I didn’t have to push
her out the door; she would lace
up and head out on her run knowing that each step drew her closer
to her goal of completing the half.
Mental edge is something that
comes easy to Paige; she was born
stubborn (middle child) and once
that mind was set on something, it
was going to happen. This translates quite well to
her training regimen.
She did come to me
asking about potential routes to run.
She didn’t want to
run with others, so
we eliminated the
paths and stuck to
Reston’s more visible
side streets. In fact, John and
Zoya Schaller may have noticed
Paige on more than one occasion
in their cul de sac; this was the
turnaround point for her long
runs.
Making sure that Paige was serious
about the task of training for the
13.1, I told her that I would buy
her a dedicated pair of running
shoes if she completed the first
few weeks of training. On the
third week, we walked into Potomac River Running and got her set
up with a proper fit. For her
nutritional needs, her choices
were easy. Like anyone else training for Ironman, our house is
loaded with First Endurance products, Gu gels and Roctane drink
mix. Surprisingly, and much to my
dismay, she fell in love with my
Ultragen recovery drink. Paige
does not drink much during the
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President’s Message
2
Members Spotlight
2
The Co-Worker Benefit
3
FeXY Workouts
3
Racing Vineman
4
Quarterly Race Roll-up
6
“Type A” or Participant?
7
Sponsors
8
Upcoming Events
• Oct 08 8:00 pm—BOD
Meeting
• Oct 13—Ironman WTC
World Championships
(Hawaii)
• Oct 13—Waterman’s Half
• Oct 144—Backyard Burn
Trail Run
• Oct 17—Happy Hour
(Carpool)
• Oct 20 — Beach2Battleship
Ironman and Half Ironman
• Oct 20—Great Floridian Ulta
Distance
• Oct 21—FeXY Oktoberfest
• Nov 12 8:00 pm—BOD
Meeting
• Nov 14—Happy Hour
Always check the Team website www.TeamFeXY.com for
additions, changes and all of the
details for these events.
What is FeXY?
1) Fe : Symbol for Iron from Periodic Table of Elements
XY : Male Chromosome (Man)
Fe + XY = IronMan
2) Being FeXYis doing what you love with conviction, pride,
determination and passion.
Our mission and vision is to train, race and socialize as
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Volume 4, Issue 3
Shifting into the Off-Season
By Scott Baldwin, FeXY President
The temperatures are getting cooler and the sun is setting earlier. Most
of us are wrapping up our triathlon season with the anticipation of the off
season and some down time. You might be mentally or physically tired of
long distance training. Or maybe you are looking for a break from those
early morning workouts. The off-season is a great opportunity to recharge. It’s also a time to reflect on the 2012 season and your successes
along with assessing the areas that might need a little more attention.
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Member Spotlight:
Andrew Simpson
...as interviewed by his two sons
Andrew Simpson is a local runner, consultant, Dad, Team FeXY Member,
and a FeXY Coaching running coach who has been running for over 20
years. He started running as a child after being fed too many English sausages by his Granny. What started as laps around a field (called the Mead)
turned into an obsession with running and cycling that has continued into
his later years. Countless marathons, bike rides, and trail runs later he is
currently training for the New York CITY Marathon where he gained
entry by qualifying. He is interviewed here by his two sons:
Now that you don’t have to juggle three disciplines along with life outside
of triathlons, there’s now time to focus your efforts on one or two areas. I’ve found the offseason is a great time for me to get back to focus
on my strength and flexibility with a schedule of hitting the weight room
or weekly yoga class. Or maybe it’s time to try something new like
mountain biking or joining a masters group. If you’re like me, you can use
the offseason as a time to catch up on things you neglected. It’s a great
time to reconnect with friends or finish the home improvement project
you’ve been putting on the back burner. You might find that the activities
you focus on in the off season can easily be woven into your 2013 training schedule once you’re ready to resume.
Connor (age 15) and Miles (age 12).
Just because the triathlon season is winding down, ir doesn’t mean that
Team FeXY workouts are also concluding . We are looking forward to
the headlamp runs starting in late October. These runs replace the track
workout on Wednesday evenings. We meet at Potomac River Running
in Reston and provide some great motivation to get out the door and
meet some friends for a run. And after the holidays are behind us, we
will host the Winter Party and start the indoor trainer sessions which are
always a team favorite.
And don’t be afraid to leave the Garmin at home and just enjoy some
downtime doing what you love.
Connor: "Who is your favorite obscure musician/artist/writer?"
Dad: “Connor, isn’t this interview supposed to be about running? Fortunately my favorite author happens to be Jon Krakauer. His
books appeal to me because many of them are focused on a thirst for
adventure and a love of the outdoors. My favorite book is probably Into
the Wild, the story of a boy raised in the Northern Virginia suburbs who
ventures out into the country and ultimately the wilderness searching for
solitude and answers. When I run trails I always love the fresh air and
sights and sounds of nature. It allows me to escape without “going to
Alaska and having to avoid being eaten by a bear.”
Miles: “What do you think about when you train?”
Dad: “Miles, thanks for the softball. Much more on target as well. I think
about different things at different times. Sometimes on longer easier runs
I sort out the things I am working on or try and find a solution to a problem. On harder workouts when I start to really hurt and want to stop, I
instead think of the alternative of being forced to sit in front of the computer (which I will be doing inevitably). On occasion I think about my form
and cadence and focus on trying to step softly and move efficiently which
is important for runners to
stay healthy. And then there
are the days that everyone
has where all I can think
about is being done.”
Connor: "Favorite TV
show?"
Dad: “I don’t really watch
TV shows and when I do I
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Volume 4, Issue 3
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The Co-Worker Benefit
By Sara Swenson
When it comes to support systems, most athletes already rely
upon family members, friends, and teammates. However, there is
another, often untapped, source of motivation and support. Since
most of us spend a lot of time at work, it makes perfect sense to
include co-workers and clients in our support systems. This support offers the following benefits:
1) Workout and goal accountability,
2) Increased understanding/interest in endurance sports, and
3) Promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
While it would be unwise to expect every co-worker or client to
appreciate and support your dedication to an
endurance sport lifestyle, it’s worth the effort
of sharing your training and racing experiences. For example, co-workers and clients
could offer additional workout and goal accountability. I regularly keep several coworkers and clients informed of my workouts
and races. This strategy keeps me motivated
during night shifts, and provides me with
added incentive to complete my workouts
and race hard, as I know that my co-workers will follow-up on my
activities upon my return to work.
In addition to increased workout and goal accountability, another benefit of keeping coworkers and clients in the loop with training and racing highlights is
the ability to recruit interest in endurance
sports. Several of my co-workers have registered for their first competitive race (ranging
from a 5k to an Olympic triathlon) after receiving a healthy dose of friendly motivation!
Its inspiring and an honor to be able to play a
part in getting a co-worker or client to the
starting line of their first race!
Another benefit that helps both athletes and
co-workers is the promotion of a healthy
lifestyle. I have challenged many of my fellow
law enforcement officers to adopt a healthier
diet as well as to increase their daily physical activity in an effort to
better serve our clients. It is often easier to change unfavorable
nutritional and overall health habits when lead by a good example
in the workplace.
So next time you find yourself struggling to stay motivated for an
upcoming hard swim, bike, or run, look
no further than the nearest cubical or
office!
Team FeXY Workouts...
The summer of 2012 is now over and Team FeXY is quickly shifting into their
off-season, and, with this, a change in the training schedule.
Track will continue through the end of October and then we will switch to Headlamp
Runs from Potomac River Running at Reston Town Center. In September we introduced a Friday morning Bagel run, check the website calendar for start locations.
Long Rides will end on Oct 13, but there will be adhoc weekend rides as long as the
weather holds out. In addition, we will plan to do our ’infamous’ FeXY bike trainer
workouts (where you bring your own bike trainer). Watch for announcements on the
website forums.
For swim workouts, check for new topics under the ‘Swim Training Forum’ on the
website; they will highlight the when and where of planned team members swims.
To help you stay motivated with your training, Team FeXY will hold a raffle in
both October and November. The raffle tickets can be earned by simply
RSVPing to any of the workouts, or events, listed on the website calendar. Of
course, you MUST also attend the workout or event!! The November raffle will
include some great Xterra Wetsuits prizes. (Don’t know how to RSVP — look at
the red side=bar on the website and just click on the workout, under Upcoming Workouts, or event,
under Upcoming Events, and then click on the “I’m Attending” in the pop-up window.)
Finally, if you decide to do a workout, and want company, advertise it on the website Forums.
Please watch the FeXY website for the
most up-to-date information about our
team workouts
Training for her First Half
Marathon continued… By Rob Barlow
day. Our challenge with her training was ensuring
that she drank enough to remain hydrated, especially
on the long run days in the September heat.
As a coach, I’m writing
training plans for athletes
every week. At times,
the lines begin to blur
and I need to refer back
to Training Peaks to
keep on track. I asked
Paige last weekend if she
had done her long run,
and if she hadn’t, why
not? She’s a fast learner.
She smiled and quickly pointed out that she had just
begun her taper week and only had to run five miles.
Before I could ask if it was completed, she showed
me her training file for that day.
I’m looking forward to watching her cross the finish
line of her first half marathon. 13.1 miles is a long
way to run, especially for a 15 year old. I can’t wait
to see the look of accomplishment in her eyes as she
completes this race. I know that I’ll have an immense sense of pride in her accomplishment. I have
a feeling that this is
just the beginning….
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Racing Vineman
By Mary Kay Jessen
Typically I am never calm before races. I get
but I figured it
stressed starting the day before, obsessing
wasn't going to
about a race plan, times, nutrition, equipment, save me any
you name it. However, since Kory and I were time. It is also
in the midst of a cross-country road trip vaca- really calm and
couragement, and smiles!
tion, I was much more relaxed and ap-
just an easy swim course.
proached this race very differently. Go have
Going into T1 I took my time and coming up
fun, enjoy it, smile. Sure I still had some but-
the hill I noticed it was going to be very easy
Heading into T2 I knew I
terflies and concerns but there was no pres-
to see my bike since about 2/3 of the racks
had pushed the bike a bit
sure. Since it was vacation I spent most of my had already been dismantled. I took my time,
time eating, drinking, and relaxing. I will say
chatted, and headed off on the bike.
come back to bite me on
the run. But really, I was
the only slight stress is the logistics of 2 transition sites. The day before is more challenging,
too hard and it might
My plan on the bike after driving the course
so happy to be racing
was to do about 17.5 mph and save energy for and just enjoying the day.
the run. As usual, my nerves and excitement
So I moved through T2
won out and I was having fun and feeling
and headed out on the
pretty good. It was a bit crazy getting out of
run. I had thought I
town and dodging traffic but from there it was would see Kory or his dad but no luck...I felt
lots of rollers, wine country and cool people. I pretty good for the first mile, then everything
passed Sister Madonna Buder on the bike and
started coming apart. I was having hip issues
we exchanged a few words of encouragement
and just couldn't find my rhythm. I skipped the
and then, shortly after, caught up to my
port-a-potty at the first aid station and instantly regretted it, so was dying by mile 2.
with a required pre-race meeting (not so helpful) and need to set up T2. However, the nice
part is, it makes for less worrying about stuff
After a quick stop and some fluids I was on
the morning of the race.
my way again. It was a beautiful run but
tougher than I thought it would be and hillier
Race morning was so different this year. No
than I remembered when we drove it. In all
huge crowd of teammates, no nerves, just
my prep I had paid much more attention to
excitement. My wave was 3rd to last so I had
the hills on the bike than anything about the
plenty of time. I noticed a lot of people were
run. That was a mistake. I saw my mother-in-
wearing full sleeve wetsuits but knowing the
mother-in-law. Again, we chatted briefly then I law around mile 9 for me (and I think she was
water temps I was happy I had my sleeveless. I headed off. The biggest challenge of the
around 5); she looked strong and we agreed
had tried it on Friday and was very comfort-
course comes around mile 40 on Chalk Hill
we would see each other at the finish. It was a
able, preferring the balance of buoyancy and
Road...I had ridden it on Thursday and felt
tough run but I stayed
shoulder movement to any advantages of the
pretty confident. I just put it in the small gears,
positive, and never let
full. The swim went really well for me, I was
sat up, pedaled and smiled. I don't think I have
my mental focus drop. I
able to find open water, stayed
ever smiled so much on the bike. I went over
had hopes of breaking 6
on course, felt like my form
on my pace (I averaged just around 18 mph)
hours but was so limited
went well, and was faster than I but I cannot say enough good things about the
by my hip and a blister
anticipated. The Russian River
bike course. Truly one of the most fun
on the ball of my foot
is shallow in spots so some
courses I have ridden; and the volunteers and
that it didn't happen. My
people were walking the turn
spectators add to that – lots of cheering, en-
other regret leading up
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Member Spotlight: Andrew Simpson
...as interviewed by his sons continued
am usually lying on my yoga mat stretching or
doing some kind of strengthening like kettlebells
or other cross training. My two favorite things
to watch on TV are cycling and ironmans. I love
seeing the swim legs from the underwater cam-
Miles: where are some of your favorite places to
train?
Dad: “I love to run the trails at Great Falls,
VA. It is close to my house and offers miles and
miles of single track terrain. I love the towpath
for long marathon training runs due to the soft
surface and again limitless miles. Every year
when the cherry blossoms are blooming I get up
early and park at Gravelly Point and run a loop
around Hains Point and then around the Jefferson Memorial. If you go early enough you have
the blossoms all to yourself.”
from exercising regularly. Sometimes when my
motivation is lagging, I use more terrifying
thoughts to get myself going, such as bombing a
marathon or not being able to run, because I
failed to get out of bed. Mostly though I don’t
need much motivation to run, I love it and I look
forward to doing it every day with one rest day
per week of course!”
Connor: "Coke or Pepsi?"
Dad: “Coke, with ALL the sugar. I don’t fool
around with that artificial junk.”
eras. So cool, especially Kona because the water
is so clear. My absolute favorite event of all time
to watch is the Paris-Roubaix race. My favorite
moment being the year that Fabian Cancellara
won by motoring away from the pack so fast that
they accused him of having a motor hidden in his
bike frame. Awesome!”
Miles: “Do you have any tips to get yourself
motivated?”
Dad: “My sources of motivation come from a
variety of sources; one being to stay healthy so
that I can be a
good Dad for my
handsome
sons. Health has a
couple of dimensions, there is the
physical health
obtained through
running and endurance sports but
also the spiritual
and mental benefits
Racing Vineman
cool that they held up the finisher tape for me
continued… By Mary Kay Jessen
to cross, I smiled and was done! Post-race
was way better than Eagleman, I got food,
to the race was not listening to my body
water, and stretched. I was in so much pain
enough – I needed to stretch and foam roll
but very proud of myself and my slight PR.
more and worry less about my endurance.
Finally, I was headed back into town. The last
After 2 half ironmans my sights are now set
mile or two are great,
on a full, and I know I have a lot of work to
with tons of volun-
do. I still need to adjust nutrition and improve
teers and crowd-lined
my pacing so I can have a stronger run off the
streets. People cheer
bike, but I also know I can do it! There is
for every athlete,
truly nothing bad to say about this race. The
whether they know
location, course, and organization is great.
them or not. I was in
The volunteers are what I believe sets this
agony but so excited
race apart, they are truly amazing and as sup-
to finish. It was pretty
portive as it gets...I will be back someday!
FeXY Oktoberfest 2012
October 21st
It's the time of year for fall colors, pumpkins, cooler weather, AND the annual
FeXY Oktoberfest. Come join us for an
afternoon of family fun, hosted by Elena.
Please RSVP to your invitation or contact
Katie McAuliffe for additional information.
We want
Your articles!!
Share your experience,
knowledge, events and photos
with the Team
Contact or send to
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Team FeXY 3rd Quarter Race
Roll-up By Melanie Yu
Summer has drawn to a close, the daylight hours are getting short
and tri season is wrapping up. A huge thanks to Tom Impellitteri
who has done a great job keeping track of the race schedules and
results for the last few years. He did a great job keeping the data
updated and the team informed. We wish him the best on his
next endeavor as an MBA graduate student at Penn State!
Number of Top 10s: 58
Number of Ironman World Championship Qualifications: 2
Team FeXY had a great second half of tri season. Here is the recap from the last quarter of racing.
- Fabrice Guillaume at Ironman Lake Placid
- Aaron Church at Ironman New York
Number of races entered: 52
Number of FeXY race entries: 175
Number of podium finishes: 35
of which, 20 were division wins
Number of Ironman 70.3 World Championship Qualifications: 2
- Scott Baldwin at Timberman 70.3
- Ken DelRaso at Poconos 70.3.
Number of overall Race wins: 5
- Leslie Knibb at Culpeper Sprint and Warrenton Sprint
- Henry Tragle at Dog days of summer tri + Reston Olympic
- Ken DelRaso at Spotsylvania Sprint
Congratulations to everyone who has raced. We are now headed
into marathon season with many team members racing Marine
Corps Marathon and Vegas marathon.
Happy Training and good luck in your upcoming races!
Good Luck To Team FeXY’s
Fabrice Guillaume
and
Leslie Knibb
Contenders for the
Ironman World Championships
at Kona, Hawaii
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“Type A” or Participant?
By Rob Barlow
“I completed one single triathlon this year.” Yes, you read correctly…
one. That’s it. Before you call me a slacker, consider that it was Ironman
Louisville. Over the past few years, I’ve done just about every triathlon in
the extended area. I felt that I needed to take a break
from a busy race schedule and focus on one race this
season. (Before we continue, I’ll point out that I have
entered a number of running events ranging from 5K
to half marathon this year. But for 2012, one triathlon.) My wife’s point of view was that I didn’t need
one more event t-shirt in the closet. In fact, she laid
down the law this spring…for every new one that
comes into the house, two old ones go out. But wait,
there’s a memory or good story with each and every one of them….
individuals that are intrigued, yet at that same time frightened of this technical sport. They’re tucked away in the end lane of the pool, ride at the
back of the pack or simply run by themselves to avoid being critiqued or
worried that they don’t fit in. If I see them on a routine basis, I’ll make
small talk to break the ice and make them feel welcome. My wish is that
all of you would do the same. In a sport where many are labeled elitist or
ego driven, it’s nice to see that stereotype broken down so that these
individuals can feel comfortable in asking for guidance or direction in finding a training partner.
Yes, I went through withdrawal every time that friends or teammates were
headed off for race weekend. I stuck with my plan and completed at least
seven century rides this summer. I worked these in on weekends in addition to the rest of my training sessions. I did most of my training as scheduled right up to race day, August 26th, the day of my first Ironman.
So my Ironman experience is a different story for a different day; we can talk about my experience over a beer
sometime. What I did take note of on race day was the
two categories of athletes that I observed at Ironman
Louisville. You had the battle hardened, Type A athletes
that were prominent everywhere you went. You could
tell by their sinewy bodies and shaved legs that they
were there to compete against the clock. Everything
was no-nonsense and they had meticulously planned for
this day. The other category could be labeled as participant. These individuals had entered for the opportunity
to try this ultra-endurance race known as Ironman. For
many of them, their goal was to simply finish and check the box off of their
bucket list.
We’ve all heard the expression, “It’s not about the destination, it’s about
the journey.” Circling back on my race season, I enjoyed every one of my
training sessions. Yes, some were brutal. Some were hot, some hurt,
many were at 5:00 AM. The common thread with each of them was that I
thought about race day. Each effort done prior to race day was going to
push me a little farther, a little faster, a little better. I paid $600 for the
race entry fee for Ironman. Expensive for a race, but when I break that
cost down to all of the training that I did, it computes to $2 per workout. For me, it wasn’t about how much the race
I was intrigued with this type of individual that would sign up for an Ironcost. I use the entry fee as an analogy of how the
man knowing that once they finished they would probably never do antraining was part of the race experience. My
other one. End of story…move on to the next challenge or simply sit
Ironman didn’t start on August 26th; it started
back knowing that this was good enough for them. My world is full of
Type A personalities that are constantly looking to beat their last race
January 1st. As I think about all of those athletes
time; more times than not, they’re (including me) already thinking about
that did Ironman as a one-time affair, I can’t help
signing up for the next race minutes after crossing the finish line.
but wonder what fueled their training sessions. I
have to ponder what went through their minds
Throughout the day, whether in the water, on the bike or out on the run
upon crossing the finish line or as they travelled
course, I saw these determined individuals out there, plodding away,
home from the race. One thing is for certain;
stroke after stroke, mile after mile. They weren’t going to win the race,
they’ll wear that finisher’s jersey with
weren’t going to qualify for Kona, but were shooting for their most imporpride. Pride that they
tant goal…finishing the Ironman. Most didn’t have speedsuits, Zipp wheels
tackled something that most of their peers would
or the latest Garmin GPS strapped to their wrist. Those things didn’t
matter to them; simply finishing before midnight was the goal. All they
never even dream of doing.
wanted from that day was to
cross that finish line, hear the
proclamation, “Jane Smith, you
* * * Food for Thought * * *
are an Ironman!”, pose for a
Life is like a camera, just focus on what’s important and capture the good times,
picture with their finisher’s
develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, just take another shot.
medal and get their finisher’s
*****
t-shirt. Kudos to them.
Not everything that is faced can be changed.
But nothing can be changed until it is faced.
James Baldwin
As I continue to expand my
*****
coaching base, I’m seeing more
The one who falls and gets up is so much stronger than the one who never fell
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Team Sponsors and Partners
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First Endurance is all about endurance nutrition and started by two racing fanatics (a cyclist and a
triathlete) with a healthy obsession for sports nutrition. The idea was simple: to give endurance athletes access to formulas that are developed for one specific reason - to maximize endurance performance.
TRISWIM Aqua Therapy Chlorine Out Hair and Skin Care Line effectively reconditions the hair and
skin to combat harsh elements of Chlorinated and salt water. TRISLIDE is a great skin chafing treatment. FOGGLE Anti-Fog Cleaning Towelette not only defogs swim goggles but also cleans the lens
at the same time .
XTERRA Wetsuits strives to make your swim faster and more comfortable, and to offer you the
highest performing triathlon wetsuit at the best value.
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ENDURANCEWORKS We provide the Coaching, Testing, Training plans, ebooks and resources
you need to achieve your excellence in triathlon and other endurance sports…beyond what you
knew you could do. Triathlon is your passion. It's what you do.
Developing triathletes is our passion. It's what we do.
FeXY Coaching Services was founded in 2010 by Scott Baldwin, Reid Kiser, Michelle McKenna and Rob
Barlow, FeXY Coaching Services is a collaborative team of coaches who are passionate about helping athletes achieve individual endurance sport goals; this ranges from improving general fitness and understanding
endurance sports to qualifying and competing in world championship endurance sport events.