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
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. [...]
Join Our May 21 “Triathlon Q and A Workshop”
June 10's Hyannis Triathlon is a big deal this year. The governing body of our sport, USA Triathlon, has named this race as their Massachusetts State Championships in three categories: Age Group, High School and Triathlon Clubs. They're also sponsoring a pre-race clinic to be held at the site of the race: Craigville Beach, on the shore of Nantucket Sound. All are invited to this clinic, whether or not you have registered for the race, and there is no charge. Professional triathlon coach, Angela Naeth and USAT Certified coach, Amy Woods will lead the presentation, to be held under the [...]
A Recap of the 2021 Season
Talk about nervous! Do you remember how all of us felt as we entered the spring of 2021? Would the public health situation genuinely improve? Would our local communities embrace the return of events of up to 700 people? And...how do we get our fitness back after a year of closed gyms and pools — and even those warnings about running outside without a mask? For the team at New England Endurance Events, these questions led to even more serious introspection. We desperately wanted to hold safe events — not just to protect our organization's reputation but, far more importantly, [...]
