The New England Endurance Blog
The latest news and views from New England’s triathlon/running scene
The latest news and views from New England’s triathlon/running scene
Aren’t all endurance races alike? No. Try GutCheck this year.
Daylight breaks over the tall pine trees, greeting you with a crisp breeze and gauzy mist clinging to the water. You stand at the starting line, equal parts thrilled and nervous. "Am I under-prepared? Over-prepared? I hate not knowing which..." Once the whistle blows, there are no easy ways in which to head. You rely on nothing but intuition, grit and adrenaline as you dive deeper into a wilderness of winding single-tracks, loose rock, and blind turns. The mystery of the route pushes you forward as you hunt down checkpoint after checkpoint, switching frequently from trail running to road [...]
Beyond the Finish Line: Massachusetts’ Bold New Championship Format
If there’s anything a triathlete can easily understand, it’s that consistency over time is the key to success. Such consistency applies not only to preparation and training, but also to racing. Sometimes we have good/great races, but sometimes a race turn out to be not-so-hot. What if your season’s biggest accomplishment could be measured over several races instead of one, big, “A” race? That will happen this year! The sport’s governing body, USA Triathlon, has implemented a new formula to allow age groupers to compete for honors over several races instead of at a singular state championship event. You can [...]
TRI-TALKS — WITH 5 PRO COACHES
UP YOUR "TRIATHLON GAME" THIS SUMMER Whether you’re new to the sport of triathlon — or a veteran who simply wishes to get faster — New England Endurance Events' 2026 Tri-Talk virtual sessions were made for you. Five presentations were recorded this past spring, led by five renown coaches. Get smarter, get faster with expert assistance! Click to join the Session at 7pm EST Webinars: A Newcomer’s Guide to Triathlon Coach: Amy Woods Watch the recording 7 Steps for Better Triathlon Training Coach: Angela Naeth Watch the recording [...]
“Run and Become” at the GutCheck Adventure Triathlon
By Pavithra Natarajan The weather conditions could not have been more perfect had I been able to request them. It’s a clear, sunny fall day, a comfortable 72 degrees. The torrential rain of yesterday afternoon had thankfully stopped before we drove down from Boston. I am in Nickerson State Park on Cape Cod. It's beautiful. A harmony of green leaves sparkle in the sunlight. Fallen pine needles underfoot cushion my sage-green trail-running shoes. I am among a throng of 150 athletes. Many look as if they're composed of sheer muscle. No one else looks like me. They are white...I am [...]
Why should a runner try a triathlon?
By Andy Scherding Admit it, the idea has crossed your mind. Running is great for the soul, but we think you'll find triathlon is great for the mind! While you are putting in maximum effort during a triathlon race, your brain is also going non-stop: thinking about what's happening around you, the upcoming transition to the next leg, and how to pace yourself for what lies ahead. Even if you've decided, "I'm just not interested in swimming" (which, we admit, many runners tell us!) keep in mind there is a triathlon race category known as a "duathlon." Run, bike, run. [...]
Inside the Gut Check Adventure race
Since the post-Covid introduction of the revised Gut Check Adventure Triathlon, we've been overjoyed to see nothing but smiles (and an occasional grimace) on the faces of athletes as they compete. 2024's race date has yet to be set but it will soon. And you'll want to hop aboard for this year, whether you do it as a solo competitor, or make up a team of 2, 3 or 4 — all of you racing together at the same time. So, yes, it's a triathlon, however some things are different. For one: there's an option to enter either as a [...]
