Ryan Wood
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Southern California, CA, United States
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The Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Triathletes Make
In his decades as a champion triathlete and later a coach, IRONMAN legend Dave Scott has learned a thing or two about sports nutrition. Here's the biggest mistake he sees triathletes making—and tips on how to avoid it. → Read More
How do the USA Cycling Race Categories Work?
If someone says they’re a Category 2 road racer, what do they mean? Here’s a breakdown of the USA Cycling bike race categories and how people work their way up the ladder. → Read More
3 Ways to Improve Your Cycling Away From the Bike
Make sure you’re getting better even when the bike is parked in the garage. Here are three things you can do off the saddle to improve your performance on the bike. → Read More
What to Expect During an Ocean Swim
Ocean swimming is a lot different from swimming pools or even ponds and lakes. Here are eight elements of ocean swimming that will play a factor at your next triathlon. → Read More
How to Handle a Bike Accident With a Vehicle
If your bike collides with a vehicle, there are certain steps to take to protect yourself. Here’s a rundown of what you should do in the event of a bike/car accident. → Read More
4 Ways to Prevent Fog on Your Goggles
Foggy goggles can be a surprising hindrance to your swimming. Find out the secrets to keeping your vision cloud-free in the water. → Read More
12 Tips for a Faster Transition
Many triathletes are so focused on swim, bike and run splits that they forget the clock is still running in the transition area. → Read More
12 Tips for a Faster Transition
Many triathletes are so focused on swim, bike and run splits that they forget the clock is still running in the transition area. → Read More
The 7 Best Exercises for a Full-Body Workout
There are thousands of exercises you can do to tune up your body. But which ones are considered the best? → Read More
8 Awesome Triathlons With Ocean Swims
This sprint triathlon starts with you battling the surf of Tamarack State Beach, which is a little calmer than most San Diego County beaches, for a 1K ocean swim. It's followed by a 25K bike ride and a 5K run. The entire course is along the coast of this beautiful seaside town. → Read More
How to Handle a Bike Accident With a Vehicle
If your bike collides with a vehicle, there are certain steps to take in order to protect yourself. Here's a rundown of what you should do in the event of a bike/car accident. → Read More
Trail of the Week: Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Trail running opportunities within Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, an expansive escape that borders five different cities in Orange County. → Read More
20 Great Marathon Spectator Signs
Marathoners need the spectators—to cheer them on, inspire them, or maybe just make them laugh or take their mind off things in the midst of a brutal journey to the finish line. → Read More
Trail of the Week: Beach Trail, San Clemente, California
A relaxing trail full of beachside beauty. → Read More
When Classic TV Shows Have Fun With Running
From Seinfeld to The Simpsons, these iconic TV shows have had their fun with running. → Read More
Rio Ready: Shalane Flanagan Runs Blazing Time at Rock 'n' Roll San Diego
Shalane Flanagan and Amy Cragg have turned into quite the team. “We literally do everything together,” Flanagan says. But not so at the → Read More
Shalane Flanagan, Amy Cragg to Run the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Half Marathon
Training partners Shalane Flanagan and Amy Cragg are preparing for the Olympic marathon in Rio—and there’s only one race on their → Read More
7 Times The Onion Poked Fun at Runners
The satirical news site has had some fun with runners over the years. → Read More
What Can You Do With Your Race Medals?
Once the race medal is draped around your neck, what should you do with it? → Read More
My First Half Marathon: 8 Lessons I Learned
Your first half marathon is an exciting event, but the newness of it can lead to some frustrating lessons. Here is a look at some mistakes that are common among newbies running their first half marathon. → Read More