July 2011
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We Enter (and End) the Arms Race...
We’re pleased to announce today the availability of our new Arm and Elbow Sleeve products. If you’re one of those who love our shorts, knickers, and lower leg sleeves, and asked “what about the upper half?” (and even if you didn’t) we invite you to take a minute to check out how we’ve brought better compression technology coupled with instant, mobile ice...
June 2011
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Triathlete Sarah Haskins - USOC Athlete of the...
For the second month in a row, the USOC has selected a Triathlete as its Athlete of the Month. Following Hunter Kemper’s award for the month of April, Sarah Haskins was named athlete of the month for May, on strength of a pretty good showing (as in, 3 elite races, 3 wins):
http://www.usatriathlon.org/news/2011/06/13/triathlete-sarah-haskins-honored-as-usocs-may-athlete-of-the-month/42818
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Starky at Quassy, and beyond
Another fascinating race account from Andy Starykowicz. As cool as it is to peer into the mind of racer on the course experiencing a roller coaster of thrills and setbacks all within one race, what’s even cooler is the video clips and other little goodies embedded in his post that really bring the experience to life.
http://astarykowicz.blogspot.com/2011/06/6th-rev3-quassy.html
As for...
May 2011
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Don't just take our word for it..
well, we do consider ourselves people of integrity, but what better way to convey what our product is all about and how athletes of all stripes find it helpful, than by getting it straight from the source(s). You’ll find a listing of recent reviews under the “What People Are Saying…” link at left…or, right here:
http://blog.110playharder.com/reviews
If we’ve...
Thanks, Dave!
Since David Green fitted me with the 110% calf sleeves at Boston Expo, I ran 2 marathons and heading out for my first Dances w Dirt 50 miler this w/e. My recovery after pushing (down the hill) in Boston was only 2-3 days (wearing compression), so I added the tights to my running wardrobe and ran in them the second race 13 days later. This stuff is phenomenal! After Big Sur 26.2 last w/e I had no...
April 2011
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Colorado U Tri Team - 2011 collegiate champs! →
They’ve done it again, this time in record setting fashion. The Colorado U Tri team shattered the record in winning the men’s championship in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. Read all about it on the tea’s blog. Another good account courtesy of Alan Hughes at Examiner.com: http://exm.nr/gdwRRl
110% is proud to be a CU team sponsor, thrilled to be on hand in support of all the...
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A Compression Session with Another Mother Runner →
A product review with a twist - a giveaway of the product reviewed! Check it out, whether you are a mother runner, a swimmer, a cyclist, a tri, ironman/woman, etc.
March 2011
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Mike Ryan's Tips for Fast and Healthy Running
In the spirit of pushing to 110% every time, we wanted to share some solid advice from Mike Ryan of Mike Ryan Fitness, and the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars on how to help your body go as hard as you want it too…thanks Mike!
http://www.mikeryanfitness.com/sports-medicine-article/tips-for-fast-healthy-running/
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Xtri.com chats with 110% CEO David Green →
Check out the interview…sort of like having a backstage pass to 110%.
February 2011
4 posts
Trials and Travails getting to the 100 mile...
the snow and ice in TX has made for an interesting twist to race travel and pre-race rituals…below, we’ve assembled some of the stories posted to the racer’s email board…get a glimpse of what these endurance athletes are preparing to endure:
Dawne and I made it from Red Oak to just south of Ennis on 45 before we called it quits! We spun off the road 3 times. Had to get...
Oh dear...100 miles...in snow???
blame El Nino, or North Atlantic Inversion, or a plague from the gods, but snow’s been a big part of the winter all over the US, and the Rocky Raccoon 100 mi. is no exception: our 110% racers couldnt even get their flight in to Houston. See below for an update from one of the site organizers…
Don’t mean to be a fun-sponge here, but thought RR runners might want a heads-up re:...
Keep pace with our CEO as he attempts to complete...
There are many brands based on fluff.
There are many brands that portray themselves one way, yet act another.
But, there’s one brand that actually lives what they preach.
That brand is 110%.
Join Board members David Green and Jim Phillip as they dare to live 110% by attempting to complete their first 100 mile Ultra Marathon this Saturday in Huntsville, Texas at the Rocky Racoon Race. Follow...
January 2011
2 posts
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Allison Mann has something to share... →
We’re happy to share a pro mountain biker’s take on what using our product is all about. Have a read…we’re sure some of you will be happy to help Allison with her “fashion” question at the end :)
December 2010
2 posts
Compression Gear: Hype or Help?
You won’t be surprised to know that we have a point of view on compression gear and its role in performance and recovery…or else we wouldn’t have made it better and added our ice therapy/recovery twist.
Here’s a great piece from Mackenzie Lobby that appeared in Running Times on the science behind compression and the current conversations about it in the endurance sports...
Bob Seebohar has something to say about... →
Those of you who know him probably probably seen his blog. those of you who don’t or haven’t, probably should…lots of good information. And we’re not just saying that because he likes our stuff. Check out this recent post…and the rest of it…
November 2010
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Alan Couzens on Recovery →
“How you recover” can make all the difference in competition…and taking an active role in post-training recovery means more than just time and rest. Here’s a great piece about it, and how you can make sure even “real life” doesn’t get in the way of doing what’s best for your recovery.
September 2010
7 posts
Put the Squeeze on Soreness
Written by Laura Johannes for the Wall Street Journal in September 2010.
They look like futuristic outfits from science-fiction films, but they’re for more down-to-earth purposes. Recovery garments—skintight clothes that provide a gentle compression—can help your body bounce back faster after a grueling workout or flight, say companies that sell them. Several...
Ice: Use It or Lose It.
Here at 110%, we know how great ice is for speeding up recovery. Here are some other ways people have and still are using the versatile substance:
Practical Uses of Ice:
- Applying ice to minor blood stains will remove them from clothing, bed sheets, and more!
- Ice can be used for air conditioning. As a matter of fact, the Hungarian Parliament uses ice harvested in...
Live Healthy, Run. (or swim, bike and run!)
Written by Rachel Schey
As witnessed at the 2008 summer Olympic Games, athletes of all ages are competing successfully and enjoying greater fitness as they age. Witness Dara Torres, who at age 41 has competed in more Olympic games than any other American swimmer and says her stroke has improved with age. Or Constantina Tomescu-Dita of Romania, a...
“At the pointy end of the field, it is all about the details.”
Article by Shawn Burke
When you are getting closer and closer to the front of the field the differences in results get down to very small percentages – typically 1-2%. In an Olympic distance race 2 minutes can be as much as 20 places as the competition is so close.
Sure the time differences get bigger the longer the race but...
Does Stretching Before Running Prevent Injuries?
Written by Gretchen Reynolds
Should you stretch before a run? That question, which has prompted countless academic studies, debates and inter-running-partner squabbles, is now at the heart of a notable new study published in August on the Web site of USA Track and Field, the sport’s national governing body. The study, one of the largest of its...
August 2010
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Tri Training Tip: Recovery Secrets From the Pros
Written by: Nathan Koch, PT, ATC
No matter which sport a serious athlete is involved in, proper recovery plays a critical part in optimizing performance. It is widely accepted that some form of muscle recovery following hard efforts and intense competition is crucial to allowing the athlete to function on the highest level day in and day...
Swim More Efficiently!
To really excel in swimming you should practice swimming more efficiently. A lot of swimmers believe that the faster you move your arms and harder you kick your legs, the faster you will go. This is in not entirely true.
Swimming more efficiently is the only way you’re going to increase your speed. This means using your large back muscles instead of your shoulders...
Feeling of the Finish Line
Written by Jamie in July 2010
You know that feeling when you running along and you can hear the buzz of the finish line in the distance? You know that it just out of sight and you can feel the anticipation building in your body.
I imagine that the feeling is a little different for everyone, but for me the pain in my legs goes away, I get a huge smile, a burst of...
Treat and Prevent Injuries
Written by Roy Stevenson in August 2010
Hands up if you’ve never been injured. If your hand is in the air, you’re in the lucky minority of triathletes who have never had to take time off training to recover from a sore calf, aching shoulder or throbbing knee.
Triathlon is a great sport for total-body conditioning, but it also offers many opportunities...
Eat Smart to Promote Recovery During and After Competition Eat and drink for recovery
Nutrition is the foundation of post-exercise recovery because it provides the raw materials with which your body can make physiological adaptations in response to training. If you take in the right nutrients, in the right amounts, at the right time after workouts, you will recover far more quickly and...
Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
Strength Because you’re not just getting bigger. You’re getting better.
Like many of us, Mark Allen used to think that the gym was simply a rumpus room for narcissists hopped up on protein shakes. For more than a decade, even while winning the Hawaii Ironman five times and the Nice Triathlon, Allen avoided strength training entirely....
July 2010
5 posts
Tip # 3 for the Chronologically Challenged Triathlete
You have found 30 minutes in your busy day to train. Good job! Now you are ready to seize it. Shawn gives excellent training ideas to make the most of your valuable time. What are some other quick and powerful workouts? Once we’ve carved out the time to train and we have a plan as to what we want to do, how do we get the most out of...
WatchJags Head Athletic Trainer Mike Ryan pumps up a crowd with recovery tips. Pay special attention at the 5:25 and 7:53 marks!
WatchShawn Burke busts triathletes who “don’t have enough time” and provides simple ways to maximize your training!
Watch110% President introduces the 110% Recovery System made for you to recover faster and perform better!
May 2010
2 posts
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