Half Ironman Training Update

Back in the fall of 2010, my friend Jon and I talked about one day completing a triathlon. I had been running long distances for about 3 years at that point and I was looking for another challenge.  It was not long after that conversation that we registered for our first sprint triathlon in April 2011. All it took was that...

Posted by Chick on Mar 16, 2012 | 0 comments

Tips for running in the rain

In most cases, registering for races occurs months in advanced.  One of the unknowns when you register is what will the weather be like on race day.  You hope for great conditions and most importantly you hope it does not rain.  Still, you have no control over what race day will be like.  Due to the unknown weather on race...

Posted by Chick on Mar 10, 2012 | 0 comments

Running Meetup This Saturday, March 10, at 8 a.m.

This Saturday, March 10, The Second Wind will host its second of three running “meetups” at Main Street Park in Rolesville at 8 a.m.  We’re helping area runners get ready for the Connect Race on March 24, 2012 as part of the Chick-fil-A Race Series as well as helping them make connections with other area...

Posted by Jon Parks on Mar 5, 2012 | 0 comments

A look back at the 2012 Disney Princess Half Marat...

I have been a part of the Disney Marathon Weekend that occurs in January a couple of times as a runner. I have never experienced a Disney race as a spectator. That all changed during the 2012 Disney Princess Half Marathon weekend. Going to Disney was a trip that we had planned months ago as family. One evening my wife was...

Posted by Chick on Mar 5, 2012 | 1 comments

Chick-fil-A Race Running Meetup on March 3

This Saturday, March 3, The Second Wind will host a running meetup at Main Street Park in Rolesville at 8 a.m.  This is the first of three meetups we’re hosting leading up to the Connect Race on March 24, 2012 as part of the Chick-fil-A Race Series.  This meetup is open to anyone that would like to join in, regardless...

Posted by Jon Parks on Feb 29, 2012 | 0 comments

Motivational Triathlon iPhone App

Jan 06, 12

Posted by Chick in Cross Training

If you are like me, sometimes you need some motivation. This may be motivation on the job, at home or when you workout. I know there are many times when I am in need of some motivation. Now, wouldn’t it be great if there was an app for that? Well, for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad users…ask and you shall receive. For the...

Chili

Jan 05, 12

Posted by Leigh in Aid Station

This has to be the easiest recipe ever.  My family loves Chili and I do too since it is SO easy to make. All nutritional information for this recipe was taken from myfitnesspal.com.   1 lb. 93/7 ground beef, browned 1 (28 oz.) pkg. Diced Tomatoes (I like Petite Diced) 1 (28 oz.) pkg. Crushed Tomatoes 1 (10 oz.) can Rotel...

Chicken Noodle Soup

Jan 02, 12

Posted by Leigh in Aid Station

Like everyone else, our goal for the new year is to eat healthier.  Our first step on that path is to stop eating out so much.  We have a pretty busy schedule during the week and many times it is just easier to pull through Wendy’s and pick something up rather than go home and cook.   We have challenged ourselves to not...

Best Training Apps for Smartphone Users – Triathlon, Running, Cycling and Swimming

Dec 30, 11

Posted by Chick in Cross Training

Back in the June of this year, we posted an article on “The Best Smartphone Apps for Triathletes and Endurance Running“.   With the large number of smartphone users, we have seen the demand grow substantially for apps to assist in training and logging of workouts.  There are many, many choices when it comes to the...

2011 Gobbler Run 5K

Dec 29, 11

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Good Samaritans….Helping Those in Need

Dec 23, 11

Posted by Chick in Cross Training, Refuel

We always hear stories about people helping other people when they are in need.  Well, I recently heard of a story from a friend of mine who lives in Hawaii that exemplifies helping someone in need.  Each December, my friend Jeff, runs in the Honolulu Marathon.  He trains and prepares for these 26.2 miles for weeks leading up to...