10 Steps to Improving Your Triathlon Swim
Are you a triathlon (or wanna be triathlete) frustrated by the swim portion of the race? These 10 tips can help you get over common problems many face in the most unusual leg of the triathlon.
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2005 NFL Dark Horses
It's that time again and the football season is about to get underway so start to polish off the crystal ball and look for those teams who are going to surprise us, wow us and maybe even sneak under the radar and get to the Super bowl. Rarely did many jump on the Patriot bandwagon when they won the first championship to start the dynasty and the same could be said for the Ravens when they came out of nowhere to win a title and surprise many.
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A Lightweight Backpacking Adventure
With sixteen pounds on my back, and running shoes in place of hiking boots, I was backpacking farther, higher, and more enjoyably in the mountains of Colorado.
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Billiards Nutrition: No Longer An Oxymoron
Pocket Billiards has a long (and often) checkered history and really without many major changes. But if you haven't noticed lately, more and more serious players are fit and appear to be quite healthy.
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Coach's Corner - Youth Sports and the Concept of Perfection
The Dodgers had a breakfast a couple of weeks ago to tell their story about off-season moves and the team they'll put on the field for 2005. I was there to listen to the new owner, Frank McCourt, the general manager, Paul DePodesta, Hall of Famer, Tommy Lasorda, and the Dodgers' manager, Jim Tracy. They told a good story about the Dodgers and what their plans are, but the most interesting aspect to me was something that was said and its application to teaching kids about sports and ultimately, life.
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Cooling Vests to Protect Football Players from the Heat
Arctic Heat Cooling Vests are available to help prevent heat related illness during preseason football practice. The cooling vests cool players down allowing them to train harder.
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Equestrian Safety
There is a great deal more to safety in horseback riding than just wearing a hard hat though that is certainly basic. After 70 years of riding and 35 years of leading and organizing riding trips I have formed some strong ideas about the leading causes of riding accidents. They often aren't what people think. In my experience it is rare that speed alone is the cause of an accident.
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How a Bungee Trampoline Works
Bungee jumping has become increasingly popular in the past decade, as extreme sports have captured the public's attention. An offshoot of this phenomenon is the bungee trampoline.
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How to Determine Proper Eye Relief Using Nikon EER Pistol Scopes
This article specifically outlines how to calculate and achieve proper eye relief with Nikon EER, Burris, and Leupold pistol scopes for more accurate shots...
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Inline Skate Wheels -- Before You Buy
Inline skate wheels have the greatest impact on your skating performance. Selecting the right wheels based on the way you skate is of prime importance. Before you head out to buy replacement wheels, it's best to learn something about the physical properties that are used to describe inline skate wheels.
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My Baseball Story
What inspired me to write these stories?
I could not contain myself. That's why.
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Post-Hiking Pain
Calves are burning, knees hurt and legs feel like Jello. After a major hike, the body is asking, why the torture? How to deal with post-hiking pain and recovery is something every hiker faces as ...
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Read This Before Your First Ride in the Cold!
It's inevitable. At some point in the fall you'll do your first ride in relatively cold weather. For the past six months you've been enjoying warm, sunny skies with mild temperatures around 75 to 85 degrees.
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Ready, Steady, Crocked
Warm up tips for badminton.
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Rider Burnout
This is something most riders don't ever think about until it's too late. Don't let it creep up on you. It could be avoided with just a little planning and thought.
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Survival Knife and Sheath - Picking The Right One
How to choose the right survival knife and sheath.
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The NFL Needs a New Tie-Breaker
After enduring that disgusting final weekend of the NFL regular season, I have come to the conclusion that a new tie-breaker is needed. How a team performs during the final weekend should be the first tie-breaker, with all the current tie-breakers falling in line after that.
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The Origin of Pocket Bikes
The concept of pocket bikes also known as mini bikes, mini motos, or mini motorcycles) began years ago in Japan, a country known for miniaturizing full-scale products.
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The Story of My First Mountain Bike Race
This article goes out to all you aspiring mountain bike racers. I want to tell you a little bit about my first mountain bike race, and maybe it will inspire you to get to one yourself.
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Things You Should Know About Tents
Here are a few hints when choosing the tent just right for you or your family.
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What's In Your Hiking Pack?
As an outdoor enthusiast, you have complete control over what you carry or what stays in the car such as a cell phone, do you carry one? I wouldn't dare go in the backcountry without all of the items listed here as Highly Recommend. What's In My Hiking Pack?
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Where to Race Your Pocket Bike
While many Pocket bike owners race their pocket bikes at competitions and go-kart tracks, others simply enjoy zipping around on their pocket bikes for recreational purposes in open local areas.
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Why All The Fuss About Relaxation
Relaxation is a term all riders hear over and over again. The real question is, how many of them understand it's true value and importance? There is a reason why they keep hearing about it. It actually is that important.
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Winter Gloves - Consider These Facts When Buying Warm Winter Gloves
Fabric types vary in their purpose and functionality. It is important that you choose winter gloves made of material that best suits your needs and budget. When choosing gloves based on warmth, keep in mind that the more air a fabric is able to trap inside, the more insulation it will provide and the warmer it will be.
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Youth Sports Specialization: Beware These 4 Dangers!
Coach Tim Kauppinen shares four dangers in having an athlete specialize in one sport from an early age.
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