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As a former triathlete I've trained many hours on my road racer. I ride a Giant OCR3 compact road racer. It's a great bike. The frame and fork are made of carbon fiber. I'ts much lighter than my old aluminum framed bike.
I've trained with other triathletes in triathalon clinics…
Congratulations Winnipeg you got your NHL team back. What was wrongly taken from you is your again. But for how long?
That's an unfortunate question that people may not be considering. I'm cautiously optimistic.
When they lost the Jets in 1996 there were many reasons. Some of which were:
The…
Let me just begin by saying I’m a huge Akiyama fan, the guy comes to fight every time and puts on Fight of the Night performances every fight. However if you keep up with MMA and are interested in Akiyama you know he was riding a two fight losing streak…
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tim sweatman in
Recreation and Sports
Aug 08, 2011
So you've seen some MMA fights and you're now interested in trying it for yourself? Great! MMA is one of the fastest growing sports on the planet at the moment, so now is the perfect time to get involved. Whether you just want a hobby or activity to get yourself…
It is difficult to say how many times people have watched the invigorating swordplay in the Princess Bride, avidly absorbing the theatrical tricks and verbal exchanges throughout. For many this represents the essence of classical rapier combat. Just where exactly did the rapier come from however? Were such duels with…
It's hard to think of a single "best" MMA workout or routine. However like a MMA fighter the workout has to be varied, covering all aspects of the body just like how the MMA fighter has to fight with all aspects of martial arts. On the ground, in the clinch,…
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tim sweatman in
Recreation and Sports
Jul 25, 2011
Jimmy Dugan: Are you crying? Are you crying? ARE YOU CRYING? There's no crying! THERE'S NO CRYING IN BASEBALL!
A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN is one of my all time favorite movies and that line spoken by Tom Hanks character is one of my alltime favorite lines. But in recent…
In this short article you will learn how to find taylormade preowned golf clubs with the best price. Taylormade is a professional league golf brand which mean it is made from the top quality materials and designs BUT it also have a very high price tag. Buying used golf clubs…
One of the intricacies of running lies with whether or not one listens to music during the runs.
Well hockey fans, gear up for what's surely to be an awesome Stanley Cup Final series between the Canucks and the Bruins.
Vancouver is hoping for third time's a charm and are likely pretty happy that this time they're not facing a New York team. In 1982 they lost to…
STOP! Don’t bid on a ebay metal detector. Before buying a detector on eBay please take into consideration my 4 warnings why you shouldn’t buy an eBay detector.
1. Support – Once the seller has your money in hand, you no longer are a priority. When first getting into metal…
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Pat3 in
Recreation and Sports
Sep 15, 2011
When people think of tailgating they remember back to their school days and the rollicking good times that usually accompanied a beautiful afternoon football game. However, tailgating has become so much more and it can be an incredible tool for bonding with family, friends and even the entire community. If…
What are the best vertical jumps in the NBA?
Just for fun we will take a look at some of the greatest jumpers in the NBA, and then see if we can't learn something that applies to our own jumping ability. Before we dig into the NBA lets look at…
Toddlers in general love the water and have no fear - in they go, ready or not! On the other hand, there are some little ones who are frightened by the water, do not understand how easy it is to fall in and suddenly are in trouble. In either case…
Most drills for soccer need to be worked on and perfected at home, not at practice. One exception that I feel is important is passing drills. Passing requires a teammate or coach to work with, preferably another player to work on timing as well. You could work the at home…
It's a question many people have asked. You aren't the first and you certainly won't be the last to ask yourself - 'How can I get better at soccer?'
Like all sports soccer requires a certain degree of natural ability in order to play it. You can probably already pass…
Everyone has played around with a battery operated radio controlled car, or RC car, at some point in their life. Fun, yes, but only for a short while until the battery life came to an end. There you were, one minute having a great time, the next, searching the house…
Let’s just say that remote control cars for adults have come a very long way, and if you have an image in your head of a cheapo plastic car that takes batteries, then you really need to read this.
Remote control cars for adults are a force to be reckoned…
You have made up your mind, you want to buy a remote control car for adults, none of that kids stuff. You might already own one or you might be a beginner. Either way, you want to get 1:5 scale RC cars, because they are the biggest and best. But…
Increase Your Vertical Jump with Strength Training
Everyone can agree that strength training is a key element of any program designed to increase your vertical jump. In fact, the benefits of strength training are undeniable for any form of exercise program. However, many athletes and coaches don't fully apply the…
Lately people have been pegging the advancement of recent technologies, stating that we are getting lazier and lazier, we can do everything on our new iPhone or smart phone, things like that. However not all of it has to be negative, when it comes to working out at home this…
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tim sweatman in
Recreation and Sports
Jul 28, 2011
If you play hockey and are even slightly competitive, you are going to want to be able to shoot the puck harder. Don't worry, everything you need to know will soon be explained and you'll be scoring more goals in no time. Lets take a brief look at technique then…
If you are just beginning golf for the first time, you are not alone. Golf is a sport you can learn at any age and play for the rest of your life. There are many reasons why golf has become so popular. It can be played at private golf clubs…
Most young soccer players work on learning moves and tricks they can do with the soccer ball and think because the can do those things, they think that they possess good soccer skills. My thoughts on that are very different. I have watched many soccer games where a player will make…
I love running watches. What is the best running watch for you to use? My favorite is a GPS running watch, but there are many others to choose from. Let’s talk about the two most popular types: GPS style and Pedometer style.
Running is more fun when you have a…
Are you a basketball player who finally wants to make his first slam dunk? Then you have to be either very tall or jump quite high and jump manual can help you out with this. While you can’t change your size, you can definitely work on the height of your…
What beginning basketball drills can be used to capture the attention, encourage, instruct, and create a fun wholesome environment that fosters growth and development?
There is nothing more exciting and frightening at the same time than the realization that you have volunteered or have been encouraged to coach basketball to…
When I used to approach the first tee during a round of golf, the first thing that entered my mind was how hard I wanted to hit that ball. I loved watching big drives and seeing the pro's just crush the ball, and I wanted to do it too. However,…
Need soccer drills for U12 teams? At this age most of your players should have some experience handling the ball. At the U12 level many of the drills available to you would be good to use. I like to really push position and formations on them at this age. Understanding…
Getting started with playing golf is not so difficult as it may seem, golf is very fun to play and once you master the basics it become highly addictive. This article will give you with some directions on the 1st step of becoming a golfer – Buy golf clubs. I…
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