Tightwad Triathlete Tip #7

Judging by the number of new yoga mats, pristine prAna shirts and assorted fancy bric-a-brac in this mornings yoga class, Santa was very good to some people this year (myself included, of course).  Of course, this also means that Santa’s coffers will be rather limited in the coming months as well so any opportunity to [...]

Tighwad Triathlete Tip #6

As I am still in what can be considered as my “off season” training period, I am primarily focused on muscle development rather than endurance.  There will be lots of time to clock in the endless hours come the new year, but right now it’s all about the weights and getting huge (metaphorically speaking, of [...]

Tightwad Triathlete Tip #5

After returning from Cancun, I have developed a real passion for Mexican cuisine; burritos, chimichangas, quesadillas, empanadas, enchiladas, tostadas, whatever baby…bring it on!  It’s all good.  Hell, I even brought back the Complete Mexican, South American & Caribbean Cuisine to guide me along the way once I returned home.  It’s healthy, relatively easy to prepare [...]

Tightwad Triathlete Tip #4

Even just 3-4 years ago, showing up to an event wearing tight knee high socks, or thigh-length shorts would have had you labeled as crazy, and now you’re crazy if you don’t; it seems that the whole athletic world has suddenly gone compression wear nuts.  What the hell?  Is there really anything to these silly [...]

Tightwad Triathlete Tip #3

Some of you might remember me lamenting a while back about the cost of acquiring decent attire for my yoga classes.  I mean, seriously, $60 for a pair of yoga shorts?  That’s bloody outrageous!  Anybody who forks out that kind of money on yoga clothes should have their chakras checked.  But, alas, fellow tightwad triathletes, [...]

Tightwad Triathlete Tip #2

This was my last weekend as a “free man” as I see it as this week has been solely about recovering from last weeks race and simply ease back into a regular workout schedule again.  Nothing too strenuous, mind you; my favorite kind of workout actually.  Beginning tomorrow it’s back to the grind, but as [...]

Tightwad Triathlete Tip #1

Triathlon is not a cheap sport by any means.  Even after you’ve forked out the dough for all your equipment, specialized clothing, assorted protein bars and energy drinks, gym memberships, race fees, not to mention the cost to get there to compete in the first place (especially if you’re interested in competing Internationally as I [...]

Wet Tri-Dreams

Today was a holy day.  Today was the day my monthly edition of Triathlon Magazine Canada arrived in the mail. And not just any edition but the ‘2011 Buyer’s Guide’ edition no less!  Yes, it’s a special day indeed.  Oh boy!  Oh boy! Oh boy!  For some guys it’s the seasonal copy of Penthouse Letters, [...]