Triathlon News

Open Water Swimming – Where to go?

The weather is getting warmer and people have already begun swimming outside.  Here’s a couple of spots where you can meet up with swimmers to train in the open water. If you are new to open water swimming and want to join a group swimming in an environment that is...

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Have You Scheduled Your Bike Tune Up?

I know it’s been rainy but nice weather will be here before you know it!  It’s definitely time to take the bike off the indoor trainer and get outside! Has your bike been tuned up this year?  If not, you may want to schedule one now.  The longer you wait the longer...

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Bike Fit

Team, The time has come for me to buy a new bike.  I originally bought my current bike back in 2009.  I had no idea what I was doing.  I did not know the people I know now nor did I have the experience to ask the right questions.  However, the guys at Providence...

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Track Activities with Strava

Do you have a Strava account?  It’s free!  And it can link to your existing activity tracking app to download your workouts automatically.  I use Garmin products and I  have my Strava account linked to my Garmin Connect account and thus there’s no need for me to do...

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Triathlon Gear List 2016

Team, This Sunday I'm participating in my first triathlon of the year at Goddard Park in Warwick, RI.  Below is a checklist for my gear.  This list is something I like to review before every race, just to make sure I'm prepared.  I will lay everything out and have a...

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Get a Head Start on Bicycle Maintenance

I hope everyone’s had a great winter season!  As we say goodbye to February and look ahead to Spring, don’t forget about your basic bicycle maintenance.  If you haven’t yet, look to making an appointment at your local bike shop for a tune-up.  Having your parts...

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Oh My Goddard Race Report

Below is my race report for the Oh My Goddard Olympic Triathlon from June 21st, 2015. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Ron P. Oh My Goddard Olympic - 2015 "“The rain to the wind said, You push and I'll pelt.!" – Robert Frost Sunday was the Oh My...

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Great Masters Swim Group

The masters swim program has begun at Kendbrin, at 25 Hospital Rd in Riverside, RI.  Practices are Sunday 7:30am-9:00am, along with Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30am-7:00am. There is a $5 drop-in if want to come by and give it a try.  This a great group and an excellent...

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2015 Triathlon Schedule Draft

I’ve been trying to work on my 2015 Triathlon schedule. Below is a “draft” of the races I’m considering.  I’m planning to race locally the entire year.  Please feel free to share with me your schedule. Thanks, Ron P. Oh My Goddard Olympic - Warwick RI - June 21st...

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RMHP Triathlon Meeting Feb. 16, 2015

Interested (even vaguely) in Triathlon? Come join us Monday, Feb 16 at 7pm at the RMHP for a triathlon information session. This session is open to all members of RMHP, regardless of your level of triathlon. From novices to experienced athletes, come join us to talk...

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The RMHP Triathlon distribution group is an email list where the focus is on resources and tips to help the runners of the Ronald MacDonald House Running Club pursue cross training opportunities.  Information includes bicycle tips, group riding resources and organizations, indoor swimming groups and lessons, open water swim events, open water swim training groups, and specialized coaching and training.  There are no current group activities scheduled but occasionally brick track workouts (for those with and indoor bike trainer) have been offered.

To be included in the RMHP Triathlon distribution list, contact Ron Patrissi.

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Advice for Runners

Safely returning to running after having a baby

As one of the most popular activities in the United States, over 60 million people exercise by running each year, and over 60% of those runners are women. Running is a crucial part of many lives, but many changes can occur for women’s workouts after giving birth....

Maintaining upper body strength

Maintaining upper body strength is essential for runners in order to keep their running posture in the ideal position, maximizing efficiency. Here are three simple upper body exercises from physical therapist Bryan Hay, that will help ward off late run fatigue:  ...

15 Ways to Avoid Overtraining

By Amanda Moran, ATC, LMT and Jared Ferreira, ATC from HIGHBAR Athletes – from students to pros – often believe that the more they train in their respective sports, the more they will excel over their peers athletically. But this isn’t always the case, and in our...

Exercise When Sitting 8 Hours a Day

The average American is sitting for more than 8 hours a day. This results in muscles adapting to a sitting posture and creating an uphill battle for runners to maintain the mobility they need. If you sit for long periods during the day (commuting, desk work, etc.),...

Runners Need Foam Rollers!

Foam rolling is a great way to provide ‘self massage’ for any runner. Foam rolling can be done before running as a way to warm up and prepare muscles and soft tissues, giving a similar effect to dynamic stretching.  Foam rolling can also be done after a run to...

Peter Sedgwick talks about the 2018 Boston Marathon

April 17, 2018 Yesterday as many of you are aware I ran the 122nd Running of the Boston Marathon, it was my first Boston and my last marathon. What a humbling experience to run in the footsteps of all the great runners of the past, Billy Rodgers, Meb and our own Jon...

Running Tip – Hamstring Power & Mobility Video

Power = Speed When running the more power we can generate from our muscles the more forward movement we generate with each stride.  The more forward movement we generate with each stride the more distance we cover and that equals SPEED.  Stronger glutes and hamstrings...

What is Core?

What is Core?  Just take a deep breath and read on "Core" is one of the most overused and misunderstood terms in health and fitness today.  The term is so overused it has almost lost its legitimacy, so when my patients say, “I am doing core exercises” I tend to be a...

Running Injury Prevention

Download this paper from by Dr. Brian Hay MS, DPT, OCS and Performance Physical Therapy about Running Injury Prevention: RMHRC Running Injury Prevention

How to Recognize a Running Injury

by Brian Hay MS, DPT, OCS Runners are constantly battling aches and pains.  How do we know what pain is ok to push though and what pain is not.   As a physical therapist I always educate patients that symptom recognition is the most important part of training.  It is...

Injury Check

No pain, no gain? Not always true—while any vigorous exercise may lead to some muscle soreness, pain is often a symptom of injury. Check out this article for more information about the types of pain that you should NOT ignore:...

Racing in Hot Weather

Water, water and more water: start drinking lots of water NOW. If you fill a one or two liter bottle of water in the morning and keep drinking small amounts from it, then you’ll know how much you drank over the course of the day. Don’t go to the beach, do lawn work,...

Hot Weather Training Tips

Rule #1 is to remember that “discretion is the better part of valor.” Common sense—NOT your training schedule, weekly mileage goal, 3,282-day running streak, weight-loss campaign, etc—needs to be your guide. Be alert to THI (temperature-humidity index or “feels like”...