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
SwimRun Cape Cod joins the My SwimRun Championship Series
New England Endurance Events has accepted an invitation from the My SwimRun Championship Series to join their slate of races for 2024. This is an international swimrun race series — and SwimRun Cape Cod will be the only race held in North America — so we’re very excited to be part of the conference! Here are the 2024 races: April 21: Troi SwimRun, Portugal May 4: SwimRun Jablines, France June 2: SwimRun Costa Azahar, Spain June 23: Backwater SwimRun, Austria July 1: SwimRun Rheinserg, Germany August 17: Immeln SwimRun, Sweden September 8: Dyfi SwimRun, Wales September 21: SwimRun Cape Cod, [...]
New to triathlon? Watch our webinar!
Of all the participatory sports that people enjoy, triathlon is a tough one for a newbie. The learning curve is much more than becoming accustomed to training for three different disciplines; it’s learning how to put those disciplines together as one, to transition and pace properly, to handle nutrition and hydration needs. Are you venturing into the unique sport of triathlon this year? View our Welcome to Triathlon Clinic — a free online panel session sponsored by New England Endurance Events and the Boston Triathlon Team. Kathleen from New England Endurance Events served as moderator, with three seasoned triathletes from [...]
Why race prices are increasing — here in New England, and nationwide
At New England Endurance Events, we’ll always return the trust that our athletes give to us with complete honesty and full transparency in return. Which is why we need to talk; about why registration fees for our triathlon events will need to increase for 2024. We’ve all seen the jump in the prices of almost everything over the past few years: from the gas pump to the supermarket and beyond. And this inflation also sharply hit most of the necessary expenses for a small company staging endurance races…like us. The fee for a police officer protecting an intersection on the [...]
Inside the new Gut Check Adventure race
Last year's introduction of the all-new Gut Check Adventure race was a blast — and the start of a new annual triathlon tradition. It's not too late to register for the fall 2022 event — whether for yourself or as a team of 2, 3 or 4. Yes, it's a triathlon, however some things are different. For one: there's an option to enter either as a triathlete who wishes to swim the water crossing(s), or as a non-triathlete who would rather paddleboard. For another: you don't know until minutes before the start how many legs there will be, whether they [...]
Can winter training be productive training?
Editor's note: this is a guest post from Paul Johnson, the founder of Complete Tri: an online resource for triathletes, runners, cyclists and swimmers. Complete Tri has been featured by USA Triathlon and active.com, offering training guidance and gear reviews. Find it at CompleteTri.com. Okay, since we’re into our harsh New England winter let’s make the best of it! Off-season bike and run training in colder areas like New England can take on a life all its own. For most triathletes, winter is a time to get healthy, lay off the intensity, and build a nice, solid base for the upcoming [...]
Why Research & Learning Should Be Part Of Triathlon Prep
It’s a given that physical practice is required when training for a triathlon. You’ll need to work on each aspect of the race, build up your endurance, train your core, and more. However, another aspect of getting ready for a triathlon that is often overlooked is the process of research and learning. That’s right: You need to put your brain to work in order to improve your physical performance and make sure you get the best out of your triathlon. How do you do that, you ask? Well, everyone has a different process. But here are some steps that helped me. [...]
