Durata Training athletes took to Austin, TX this weekend for the Longhorn Ironman 70.3 race with excellent results. Some athletes were looking for PR’s, others an opportunity to complete their first 70.3 race.
The course showcased some of the best riding in the Austin area and completed with a 3 loop run course that was either up or down…no in between. […]
2008 Masters National Road Race Champ John Korioth took a few minutes to let us know how his preparation to defend his crown at the Tour de Gruene with fellow Durata athlete Kevin Kremke is going into the final week before the race. John rode the 2008 race with Lance Armstrong and has spent a good amount of this fall riding with his long time friend. Let’s find out how things are going with College-
David Wenger: Going into the State Road Race, what was your training volume?
John Korioth: My volume was pretty high. Probably around 17 or 18 hours due to both my coach (Dave Wenger) and Lance being back in town. Its good to train with Lance and its not so good sometimes. He always goes a little longer than you have planned. The one real good thing about training with Lance is you never have to stop. He has a follow car most of the time and you can always go back to the car and refuel with water and food. I think this gives a better race simulation and at the same time staying true to pure ride time.
DW: Since the State RR, what have you been doing to prepare for the Tour de Gruene?
JK: First of all is spend more time on the TT bike. The more saddle time you spend on it the more comfortable you become. For me it takes longer to get stretched out on it and settle in than I think most guys. […]
Looking into making a few bike changes over the fall months? Autumn is the perfect time to check up on your position on the bike since serious training is right around the corner and competition is far off, unless you’re heading up to ‘Cross Nats. Riders can ease into a new way of pedaling without a high training volume or threat of cramping in competition due to new neuromuscular firing patterns. Many of our bike fit customers are also looking into new gear for the next race season and want to make sure they get the right size bars, chainrings, frame, and cranks on their 2010 race gear.
Whoa, right size chainrings and cranks? Yes, right size cranks. Using 3-D motion capture (For Durata, that’s Retul), we are able to determine if the cranks on your existing bike are the right size for your bike. Not all riders of a 32” inseam or 72.5cm saddle height need the same length crank. Determining factors in getting the right length crank include:
* Femur Length
* Tibia Length
* Foot Length
* Knee angle at top and bottom of pedal stroke
* Knee distance from foot
* Modality. Road, CX, MTB, TT, Track, or Tri athlete? […]
Durata Training was in action down in Houston this weekend, with Susan Wallace and Jacqueline Fein both racing the 17th Annual AMICA Try Andy’s Sprint Triathlon, consisting of a 300 meter swim, 10 mile bike and 3 mile run. Susan took home 5th in the Women’s 45-49 AG, while posting the best swim time […]
Jacqueline Fein, Durata athlete out of Houston, TX took the Womens 55-59 AG at the Du the Bear Duathlon this past weekend. The event was a 2 mile run, 12 mile bike and 2 mile run. While they had cool and rainy conditions, she pushed through them to post a 1:18 overall time, winning her […]