Just discovered a new triathlon magazine called LAVA. It’s created by the folks at Ironman.

It’s a high end magazine with beautiful photography and first class editorial. I’ve really enjoyed both of the issue’s that I’ve read.

Why LAVA?

This new magazine was named after the chain of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean where the first Ironman race took place. Since that inaugural race more than three decades ago, people from all over the world have descended upon Hawaii’s Kailua-Kona every year to watch the ultimate athletic feat unfold.

LAVA magazine invites you to join our journey into the fiery center of triathlon. On our pages, hot new gear, training and nutrition advice, inspiring stories, and the latest news in the sport await.

Get Serious. Get LAVA…Serious Triathlon.

More info at: http://lavamagazine.com

Happy reading!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Outside Magazine posted a great interview with Lance Armstrong before Leadville.

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, 37, has lately taken up in Aspen, living in a smart mod-Victorian a few blocks off the main drag. According to residents, he’s become something of a local fixture: Here he is training for this Saturday’s Leadville Trail 100 mountain-bike race with Aspen hardmen Max Taam and Len Zanni. There he is having sushi at Matsuhisha, with his girlfriend and their eight-week-old son, Max. And all the while, he Twitters—skipping press conferences altogether and releasing everything from news of his son’s birth to his rebuttal (“Hey pistolero…”) of comments made by this year’s Tour de France Winner, Alberto Contador, directly to his 1.7 million followers.

Saturday, Armstrong rematches Dave Wiens, who beat him at last year’s Leadville 100. He had an Outside editor over for breakfast to talk about Leadville, his new sponsorship deal with RadioShack, and his plans for the coming year.

–Read the interview by Grayson Schaffer

Matt S
Outside All Day

Just heard on Twitter that Conrad Stoltz (greatest Xterra athlete of all time) had pretty massive foot surgery yesterday. Turns out he posted some very gory pics of the surgery.

Click here to see the pictures, but beware, its nuts.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

These shoes are not a gimmick. They perform as describe. I actually miss running in them, still no recover from my plantar fasciitis. I rode after work tonight, it took 15 minutes to get prepared, when you run after work, you step out of your car ready to go. I miss that “easy” feeling. I’m a huge fan of these shoes.

More info on Newton Running Shoes at: www.newtonrunning.com

Newton blog: www.therunningfront.com

HT to the Trisports.com blog.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Triathlon super star Chris Lieto in a few viral K-Swiss promo video’s.

Watch video’s in this order…

This guy is triathlon royalty.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

We are four weekends away from Scott Tinley’s Adventures Weekend and I am so excited it that I think I should get a new bike. Excitement about race = new bike. Is everyone in agreement on this? Well good. Now here are the details for you to join us at Lake Lopez in early October:

Scott Tinley’s Adventures Weekend
Saturday, October 4
On-Road International Triathlon
On-Road Sprint Triathlon
On-Road Tri-Cal Kids Triathlon

Sunday, October 5
Off-Road Sprint Triathlon
Off-Road Extreme Triathlon

Let me set the stage for you. Beautiful sunrise. Breakfast is already digesting. If you have camped at Lake Lopez – you roll out of your bag and walk over to registration. If you put yourself up at the Madonna Inn or another fine Central Coast establishment then you enjoy an amazing drive through the Big Arroyo. Mist on the SLO County Lake. Gear out on your towel. Bike tuned. You are ready to rock.

Visit the event Web site for more info: TriCalifornia.com

Matt Smart
Outside All Day

This just in from XterraPlanet.com.

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XTERRA�s all-time winningest athlete Jamie Whitmore � who has 37 career victories in the sport and five U.S. Pro Series titles � started the toughest challenge of her life as she entered the University of California San Francisco Medical Center last Friday to undergo tests for a tumor found on her left pelvis.

Doctors anticipate Jamie can return to her house in the Sacramento region later this week as she awaits test results. Always the optimist, Jamie stated, �I�ve entered the challenge of my life and I will finish strong.�

Whitmore thanks her family, friends and sponsors for their support at this difficult time. Those wishing to send her a message are encouraged to do so through her web site at www.jamiewhitmore.com.

More information will be shared as it becomes available.

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Jamie is one of the toughest athletes in the world, my prayers will be with her,

Andy B
outsideallday.com

It’s official.

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Sunday, September 28, 2008 – 7:00 AM
Lake Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo , CA

The 1st Annual Orange County International Triathlon will be held Sunday, Sept. 28th, 2008 at beautiful Lake Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo, CA. This is an International (Olympic) Distance Triathlon.The 1500 meter swim, 40K bike and 10K run will take place on what we believe will become a Classic course for the Sport of Triathlon.

(Check out maps of course, course descriptions, parking info, etc. at www.OCTri.com)
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For more info to go:
http://www.octri.com

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Coach Felipe from Breakaway Training just sent me over my first 4 week plan. Holy crap I’m pumped, this is my chance to not be fat anymore and maybe be better than Bryan Cass at something! I wasn’t planning on getting up early tomorrow to train but my plan calls for a 90 minute high cadence ride and a 30 minute run. I have to get it all in before work, 6 am, here I come.

While browsing my plan I came across the word “Farklek”. If I was still in junior high (or Dave’s mind) this would still be a fun word. Google is amazing….

Fartlek, which means “speed play” in Swedish, is a form of conditioning which puts stress mainly on the aerobic energy system due to the continuous nature of the exercise. The difference between this type of training and continuous training is that the intensity or speed of the exercise varies, meaning that aerobic and anaerobic systems can be put under stress. Most fartlek sessions last a minimum of 45 minutes and can vary from aerobic walking to anaerobic sprinting. Fartlek training is generally associated with running, but can include almost any kind of exercise.

For more information on Fartlek go to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fartlek

Andy B
outsideallday.com