Using Triathlon as a Tool for Mental Health Wellness
It seems so unreal that back in 2000 when I was first diagnosed with depression and anxiety that I could never imagine I would have found the PERFECT tool for...
ZOOT BLOG
THE NEED FOR (FREE) SPEED
By Matthew Shaffer - Team Zoot NE Last month, I visited the A2 Wind Tunnel in Mooresville, NC. The opportunity kind of fell into my lap after my plans to...
BECOMING A TRIATHLETE FOR THE SECOND TIME
How to prepare for racing in 2021 By Morgon Latimore The triathlon season is gearing up to start again this year, more than a year since racing was all but...
Team Zoot Athlete Profile - Christina Swift
My name is Christina Swift and I am on the Team Zoot 2021 team and wanted to share with y’all my story! I am a 27 year old rugby player...
Team Zoot Athlete Profile - Mark Jones
Hey Everyone, my name is Mark Jones representing Team Zoot Mountain. I currently reside just outside of Boulder, CO, a triathlon mecca, and wanted to share my story with you...
Team Zoot Athlete - Jason Horne
10YR AGE GROUPER NOT ENDING IN DIVORCE With the racing scene being a little lean this year, even non-existent, there has been plenty of time to reflect. A little over...
Team Zoot Athlete Profile – Dale Axford
Imagine this: 90 degrees, cloudless blue skies, and a light breeze gently blowing across a calm sea. Sounds picturesque right? Almost like I’m describing the perfect vacation destination. Now to...
Training - Making New Friends - Getting Faster
It has often been said among endurance athletes that it’s the training rather than a particular race that evokes the greatest personal change. We are shaped by the daily choices...
The Power of Porridge
“If everyone started the day with porridge (oatmeal), it would have a significant impact on public health and eating one bowl per day could transform the health of a nation.”
THE SELFISH/SELFLESS PARADIGM/PARADOX AND TRIATHLON/FITNESS
The Selfish/Selfless Paradigm/Paradox and Triathlon I often hear it said, quite often too, that triathlon or fitness is a selfish sport or discipline. I find this interesting because I think...
Team Zoot Athlete Profile- Rob Balucas
Then September 5, 2015 – the weekend prior to the race – on a routine training bicycle ride, things took a drastic change. I lost control of my bike on...
Roni Garrett: “How I ran my first 100 miles”
Why did I choose to run 100 miles?I wanted to show women who look like me they can. The trails don’t care how much money you make or what your...
Women and Triathlon
Why More Women Should Participate in Triathlon By Sika Henry
WINTER SWIM FOCUS
Swimming should be a focal point during the winter months By Michellie Jones and Coach Robo