Category: Triathlons

MTS – Leave it on the Course

Year after year, the March Triathlon Series (MTS) sets the standard for what a triathlon should be – fun, scenic, supportive, and energetic. But besides the award winning supporting cast of reasons to do MTS, the hallmark of the race is the course itself. First off, it’s never fun to feel the clock ticking away… Read more »

Cal Poly’s March Triathlon Series (MTS) 2017 – Video Highlight

Check out this awesome MTS 2017 recap video made by #cptri member Mark Schefter! The quality of the race was matched by the quality of the video, enjoy! NOTE: Pay special attention to time markers 4:15 – 4:19 that highlights GH’s own Kevin Jervis crossing the finish line and placing 4th overall for WCCTC Men!… Read more »

MTS: A Premier Triathlon with a Local Heartbeat

For 14 years, triathletes have been flocking to San Luis Obispo, CA to race one of the most beautiful and competitive triathlons in the state, the March Triathlon Series. It is not only a destination for one of the few Olympic distance races in California, but it also holds the prestige of being the West… Read more »

12 Gift Ideas for Runners, Cyclists, Swimmers & Triathletes

PRO-TEC Roller Massager

Needing a gift idea for your runner, cyclist, swimmer or triathlete? Have no fear, these 12 practical gift ideas are here! Gifts for Runners Neither rain nor snow nor gloom of night can keep runners at bay and inside. Make sure your runner is prepared for every type of weather they may encounter on their… Read more »

Lycra vs. Polyester Swimsuits

A piece of chocolate cake. Its perfection beckons you, but you hesitate since you’ve played this game before. You savor the first few rich bites, and then you realize it’s fading fast. Bite by bite, the more you try to make it last the faster it’s gone. This is a vivid metaphor of a swimmer’s relationship… Read more »

The 35th Annual SLO Triathlon – another fun, successful year!

We were honored to spend this past Sunday near the finish line of the 2014 35th Annual SLO Triathlon, and are extremely proud to mark this as our 35th year as a sponsor. Just like every year, we are so happy to have been a part of this celebration; the participants, the vendors, and all the volunteers brought their own level… Read more »

Improve Your Swimming Technique with The Big 4

Law of Chaos- “When left unattended, a swimmer will gravitate towards the worst technique possible.” As a swim coach, I teach kids from ages 4 all the way to ages 18 how to swim, and not just how TO swim, but how to swim WELL. I’m with kids who can barely doggie paddle, and young… Read more »

Rooks

I have become a master at the art of excuse-making. For years I’ve been fine tuning my repertoire of “I’m out of shapes,” perfecting “My knee’s been acting up,” and polishing “If I have time” whenever I’m confronted with doing a race. Recently, however, through some unprovoked change of heart, I’ve retired from my old… Read more »

Triathlon Preparation Tips & Tricks

GH Women's Tri Short-Blue

Being prepared on race day will help you feel a lot more relaxed so that you can put all of your hard training to work. You can also download this printer-friendly version of the Triathlon Tips & Tricks to use as an easy check off list. Before Race Day Know the course you are racing and pre-ride it… Read more »

Triathlon Race Day Equipment Checklist

GH Men's Tri Top

It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned triathlete or if it’s your first race morning, everyone gets nervous and everyone can forget things. Our staff knows this from first hand experience. That’s why we now use this below basic checklist of items to bring on the day of every triathlon. You can also download this… Read more »