H2O Audio Ambassador Triathlete, Laura Bennett

After years of training, sometimes it’s good to take a step back and evaluate your workouts.  But, if you’re not able to compete on a regular basis, how do you decide if what you’re doing is working?

One way is to measure your athletic ability.  There are a few common ways to find out how your fitness level measures up against others, and some don’t even require any equipment.

Another hot topic in the workout world right now is stretching.  Most of the time articles tout the benefits of stretching and yoga, however some do wonder if stretching is doing any good?  Read for yourself and see what you think.

There's probably a yoga pose to help you surf like this.

As summer rolls on many more of us are taking to water workouts.  Thank goodness our waterproof sport headphones and cases go from pool to gym to beach and back again!

For those of you in coastal regions who have the good fortune of being able to give surfing a try, there’s an interesting new twist on cross-training; yoga and surfing.  This unlikely match actually makes more sense than you’d think.  Read about five good reasons why the combination of Surfing and Yoga works.  Even if you’re not a surfer, there’s good thoughts you can bring to almost any training routine.

Turns out the best running shoe for you may just be the one that fits...

New data on choosing running shoes comes from a bit of an unlikely source, The US Army.   When you think of how much time Army, Marine and Air Force basic trainees spend running, it does make a bit more sense that the military would look into the best way to support a runners foot.  In their study the US military looked at over 9,000 pairs of feet and found that matching foot shapes to specific types of athletic shoes had very little to no impact on the number of injuries caused by running.  The conclusion of their data was to simply pick a shoe that feels most comfortable and not worry about whether it’s ergonomically the best shoe for your foot.  Click here to read more on the study and their findings.

Usually Wednesdays are devoted to training tips and articles, but this week it’s about too much of a good thing.

More is not always better, and triathletes who train in three sports can often get caught in workout overload.  What tops the list as the most common overuse injuries?  Here’s the top five and how to identify them.

So you got over zealous with the training, you’ve identified an overuse injury, now what?  Try these five practical tips for getting over overtraining.  Even if you’re not there yet, incorporating some of these ideas into your workout plan can keep you happily swimming, biking, running and whatever else you love to do for years to come.

Running is often positioned as a sport that’s easily accessible to everyone.  But just because it only requires a pair of shoes and some open road doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Pounding pavement and repetitive motion make runners susceptible to a multitude of injuries, but knowledge is half the battle.  Check out this list of the top five running injuries and how to prevent them.

If you’re an avid runner, sometimes just one marathon isn’t enough.  The world of ultra-marathons is expanding, but there’s more to running extreme distances than just bulking up on training.  Find out what else goes into being a healthy and productive ultra-runner.