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Sample Articles from this site
CoachTroy.com offers its Members a wide array of informative articles on
training and other topics related to success and high performance. Please enjoy just a few sample articles as seen below. Members of Coach Troy's website receive unlimited access to the complete library of articles, podcasts and other useful services.
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Valerie Ellsworth Gattis
Valerie Gattis coaches athletes of all levels and abilities by using the cutting edge methodologies learned through USAT Level II certification and application. In 2008 alone, her athletes have attained overall top finishes at elite races such as Accenture and Dallas Toyota Cup, USAT National Championship status at Portland, and 2nd age group finish at the grueling Grand Columbian half ironman. In addition, Valerie successfully applied her knowledge as a...
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Swim, Bike, Run & Yoga
By Karen Dubs
You've been hearing about all the great benefits of yoga and want to add it to your triathlon training, but where do you start, and how do you fit it in to your already packed training schedule?
Yoga can increase your flexibility, strength, and balance which can help prevent...
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Flax -- the Miracle Seed
by ILANA KATZ MS, RD, CSSD
The science of nutrition has so much to offer and when buzz words stick around for more than a few months, we know its worth investigating the empirical evidence behind the buzz. Flaxseeds is one of those that has been around for sometime now, and most people are getting them in some form or another if they are conscious of healthy eating by any measure. Studies show that flaxseed may help fight everything from heart disease and diabetes to even breast cancer . . . keep reading
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Exercise and Antioxidants
by ILANA KATZ MS, RD, CSSD
In recent years, antioxidants have received positive attention with regards to anti-aging. Furthermore, there is positive evidence that they provide protection against various disease states such as cataracts, diabetes and many cancers. Due to the possibility of enhancement of performance, recovery and protection against free radicals, antioxidants have received much attention in the sports world...
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Join Coach Troy in NYC
Join Coach Troy Jacobson of Spinervals for a day dedicated to multisport! In partnership with the Northeast region of USAT and the Jewish Community Center (JCC) Manhattan, Multisport World comes to the Big Apple on April 18, 2010.
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Coach Troy in Triathlete Magazine
Enjoy this article about Coach Troy's Kona Qualification advice in Triathlete Magazine.
"Troy Jacobson knows about qualifying for the Hawaii Ironman. He earned seven trips to Kona as an amateur and a professional in a racing career that spanned from 1987 to 1999. Then he quit competing to focus on his successful coaching and related businesses and on starting a family..."
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Coach Troy in SPOKES Magazine
Enjoy this interview with Coach Troy by Mid-Atlantic regional cycling magazine, SPOKES Magazine.
"Baltimore native Troy Jacobson is largely credited with creating the business of cycling videos. His popular series of training videos, called Spinervals, is used by cyclists at all levels of the sport worldwide. Troy, a well respected triathlete in his own right, is returning to the sport after..."
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Troy Jacobson Multisport Clinic
Come to ULM for a once in a lifetime chance to be coached by one of the world's premier triathlon and cycling experts, Troy Jacobson! The inventor of Spinervals and a pioneer in premier online coaching, Troy will lecture at 4:30pm on Friday February 19, 2010. The next day from 8-11am, you will experience a Spinervals session (1 hour), transition to swimming gear and participate in a triathlon specific stroke/swim clinic. Don't miss out...slots are closing out quickly.
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Behind the Scenes at Lifesports, Inc.
Like in any successful small business, having good people running the show behind the scenes is the key to long term success . At Lifesports, Inc., we're lucky to have a staff of dedicated employees focused on delivering the highest quality product and customer service possible.
Founded in 1997 by Troy Jacobson, Lifesports, Inc. is the production, marketing and distribution business for Spinervals Cycling and other training video series.
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About Coach Troy
