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RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIAL & LINKS

Posted by Michael Collins at Dec 27, 2005 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

Here are links to many good sites and articles I have come across on the internet. They are organized into the following catagories:

Bio for Coach Michael Collins
Articles by Michael Collins
Race Entries & Calendars
Swimming
Cycling
Running
Triathlon Training & Racing Articles
Heart Rate Training Articles
Triathlon Coaching & Camps
Dryland/Massage/Injury Prevention
Nutrition
Miscellaneous
Coaching Kids
Wetsuit Manufacturers

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Michael Collins Bio's

A Leader By Example = By Tito Morales
http://www.swiminfo.com/articles/swimmagazine/articles/200309-01swim_art.asp

Multisports.com Triathlon Coach
http://www.multisports.com/michaelcollins.shtml

Pose Method Running Coach
http://www.posetech.com/services/michaelcollins.html

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Articles by Michael Collins

Swimming Posture
http://www.spma.net/posture.html

Running Race Warm-up & Pacing Strategies
http://www.multisports.com/news/1042476717.shtml

Setting Personal Swimming Goals
http://www.aquafitmasters.com/Set_Goals.htm

Learn open-water swimming skills for summer racing
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=10522&sidebar=14&category=swimming

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Race Entries & Calendars

Calendar for All Sports and Clinics
www.active.com

Sanctioned USA Triathlon Events
http://www.usatriathlon.org/

Ironman Events
http://www.ironmanlive.com

USMS Calendar of Events
http://www.usms.org/comp/events.php

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SWIMMING

Learning good form is not easy, but it's worth the cost. by Dan Empfield
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=11248&page=2

Breathing: From Basics to Breathplay by Terry Laughlin http://www.totalimmersion.net/articles/03MARCHissue/Breathingquestions.html

Practice mastering the 'ins and outs' of open-water racing by Alex Kostich
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=7205&sidebar=14&category=swimming

Articles By Emmett Hines
http://H2OustonSwims.org (Click on Articles on the left side bar)

Swimming News & Educational Items
www.swimmingWorldMagazine.com

Swimming for Triathlon by Wayne Goldsmith
http://www.moregold.com.au/resources/GroupID1187_200162522265.doc

Open Water Swimming - Playing Offense and Defense http://www.insidetri.com/train/water/articles/775.0.html

Open Water Ettiquette - Dan empfield
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=10713&sidebar=26&category=triathlon

Commitment To Swimming
http://swimming.about.com/od/helpfornoviceswimmers/a/commited_swim.htm

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CYCLING

USA Cycling
http://www.usacycling.org/

www.slowtwitch.com

Bike Fit
http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/techctr/bikefit.html

Bike Sizing and Set-up
https://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/techctr/stack.html

Seat Angles
http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/kona2003/survey03/seatangles03.html

http://www.bicyclecoach.com/

Draft Legal Tactics
http://www.ridefast.com/ctscafe/articles/technique/draftlegaltriathlons.htm

Importance of Cycling Warm-up
http://www.performancecondition.com/cycling/index.htm

Trainer Workouts
http://www.computrainer.com/html/coaching_corner/what_is_the_key_to_killer_ironma.htm

Building Cycling strength and power - By Andy Applegate
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=10370&sidebar=21&category=cycling

Crucible Fitness Articles
http://www.cruciblefitness.com/etips/index.htm

Power Training by Joe Friel (PDF) CP20 "Base Training" http://www.biketechreview.com/performance/base.htm

Developing Force on the Bike by Wes Hobson
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=10592&sidebar=26&category=triathlon

Early Season Tips by Tom Demerly
http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/bikes/earlyseasonerrors.shtml

29 Tips for Road Cyclists
http://www.Roadbikerider.com

Bike Race Checklist
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=10538&sidebar=21&category=cycling

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RUNNING

Pose Method of Running
www.posetech.com

Running Race Strategies
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=10591&sidebar=13&category=running

Pose Method of Running by Christopher Drozd http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/longrun/pose.html

What's the big deal with pool running? by Lance Watson http://www.insidetri.com/train/spmd/articles/1848.0.html

Sore Calves From Pose
http://www.posetech.com/training/archives/000120.html

Speedwork
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=7856&sidebar=558&category=marathon

Long Runs: Plan Ahead
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=6369&sidebar=558&category=marathon

Marathon Info
https://www.active.com/marathon/

Learn to develop a sense of pace for your running races
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=10220&sidebar=13&category=running

Weight Training For Runners

http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=10382&sidebar=13&category=running

Can Swimming Help Running? http://www.gomemphis.com/mca/health_and_fitness/article/0,1426,MCA_522_2266441,00.html

Track Calculator
http://members.aol.com/rwnarf/atrack.htm

Running Video Clips
http://www.olympic.org/uk/utilities/multimedia/gallery/results_uk.asp?entid=147&MediaType=vid

Running Photos
http://www.sporting-heroes.net/athletics-heroes/default.asp

Technique http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/html/healthy_living/lifestyle/exercise/running/technique.html

Running Injury Free - ChiRunning
http://www.chirunning.com/library/story.php?RECORD_KEY%28library%29=chi_id&chi_id(library)=44

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TRIATHLON TRAINING & RACING ARTICLES

Ironman Training Programs (TCSD)
http://www.triclubsandiego.org/training/ironman

Maffetone Training
http://www.oztri.com.au/assets/article_archives/LowRes10-1/Edge.pdf

How to choose a beginner-friendly triathlon training program by Peter Kain
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=10101&sidebar=26&category=triathlon

SINGLE SPORT EMPHASIS DURING OFF-SEASON
http://www.triathletemag.com/story.cfm?story_id=11319&publicationID=92&pageID=1705

Xterra Training by Lance Watson
http://www.triathletemag.com/story.cfm?story_id=11226&publicationID=92&pageID=1705

Winter Base Treaining - By Dan Empfield
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=10373&sidebar=26&category=triathlon

Off Season Training - By Mark Allen http://www.oztri.com.au/assets/article_archives/lores10_7/mark_allen.pdf

Ironman - Training and tapering two weeks out - By Lance Watson http://www.insidetri.com/train/coach/articles/1774.0.html

Quality vs Quantity
http://www.transitiontimes.com/viewstory.cfm?ID=2340

Triathlon Resources
http://www.qozi.com/triathlon/index.html

Endurance sports: When goals take a back seat to process - By Tom Rodgers http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=10283&sidebar=26&category=triathlon

Single Sport Emphasis - By Lance Watson
http://www.triathletemag.com/story.cfm?story_id=9655&publicationID=92&pageID=1705

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HEART RATE TRAINING ARTICLES

MAF Test Info
http://www.rrca.org/publicat/slowdown.html

Heart Rate Training
http://home.connectnet.com/eoinf/heartrate.html

Zones
http://www.cruciblefitness.com/etips/training-zones.htm

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Triathlon Coaching & Camps

Multisports.com www.multisports.com

Getting the most from your Coach
http://www.coachgordo.com/cgonline.htm

Dave Scott
http://www.davescottinc.com

Mark Allen
http://www.markallenonline.com/

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Dryland/Massage/Injury Prevention

Pool-side strength training: Simple swim-specific exercises outside the weight room.

By Alex Kostich
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=9847&sidebar=14&category=swimming

Pump you up - Resuming your strength-training program - By Lance Watson http://www.insidetri.com/train/coach/articles/1789.0.html

Core & Shoulder Stabilzation Execise Video
www.coreswim.com

http://www.functionalmovement.com/

Trigger Point Technologies
http://www.tpmassageball.com/

Article on TP Massage Balls
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=10968&page=1

The Massage Stick
www.thestick.com

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NUTRITION

Nutrition 101 - By Gordo Byrn
http://www.coachgordo.com/gtips/nutrition_body_composition/nutrition_101.html

Nutrition 201 - By Gordo Byrn
http://www.coachgordo.com/gtips/nutrition_body_composition/nutrition_201.html

Nutrition 301 - By Gordo Byrn
http://www.coachgordo.com/gtips/nutrition_body_composition/nutrition_301.html

Eight ways to 'program your muscles' for greater fuel efficiency
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=9806&sidebar=26&category=triathlon

Ironman Nutrition Tips
http://www.coachgordo.com/gtips/nutrition_body_composition/ironman_nutrition.html

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Miscellaneous

Gordo's Tips
http://www.coachgordo.com/gtips/index.html

"The Mundanity of Excellence" by Daniel F. Chambliss
http://coolswim.dreamwater.org/wwwboard/14.html

Product Reviews, Coaching Articles, Amuzing Articles Etc
http://www.slowtwitch.com/

Various Articles from CTS
http://www.ridefast.com/page.asp?page_id=Content

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Coaching Kids

Making Champions --
http://www.scottmolina.com/link_1.htm

Developing American Talent --
http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/features/skidmarks/talent.html

Coaching Kids
http://www.scottmolina.com/kids.htm

10 Ways Parents Sabatoge Their Children's Careers
http://swimming.about.com/od/sportpsychology/a/swim_sabotage.htm

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TRIATHLON WEB SITES

Triathlon Informer
http://www.triathloninformer.com/

WETSUIT FIT:
http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/features/wetsuit.shtml

http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/product2004/wetsuits/wetsuitcharacter.html

WETSUIT MANUFACTURERS

Aquaman www.aquamantri.com

De Soto www.desotosports.com

Ironman www.ironmanwetsuits.com

Oneill http://www.oneill.com/triathlon/

Orca www.teamorca.com

Quintana Roo www.rooworld.com

Xterra www.xterrawetsuits.com

Hwy Nineteen www.hwynineteen.com

BOUNDS & QUIGLEY TOP 2005 POINT TOTALS

Posted by Michael Collins at Dec 24, 2005 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA - Brandy Bounds and Sean Quigley toped the Fleet Feet/Multisports OC Running Point totals for 2005. Points are accmulated as follows: 1 point per mile run at the Weekly Fleet Feet/Multisports OC group runs 1 point per mile run at team running and triathlon events. (Only the running miles count in triathlons) Bonus Points for Placing at Team Races as follows: 1st overall = 20 points 2nd overall = 15 points 3rd overall = 12 points Age Group Placings: 1st = 10 2nd = 7 3rd = 6 4th = 5 5th = 4 Here are the top 10 finishers from 2005 1 BRANDY BOUNDS 232.0 2 SEAN QUIGLEY 221.0 3 DAVID BOURGUIGNON 144.5 4 MICHAEL COLLINS 141.0 5 ANDY BAILEY 116.5 6 MAUREEN MCKINLEY 96.5 7 CAMERON COLLINS 92.0 8 WARREN BOOTH 84.5 9 SCOTT PICKFORD 61.0 10 DANA HOWARD 51.0

MAKE ROOM FOR SANTA 5K & 10K HIGHLIGHTS

Posted by Michael Collins at Dec 18, 2005 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

IRVINE, CA - At least 14 Nova or Multisports OC members participated in the first Make Room for Santa 5K & 10K in Irvine on Dec. 18, 2005. Leading the way in the 5k was visiting French Triathlete and race horse, Yannick Babef who placed 2nd overall in a blistering 16:22. Coach Michael Collins was next to cross the line in 17:20 for 2nd in 35-39, with Warren Booth stoked with his sub 7 minute pace of 21:23, and Mike McNeill running a personal best 22:04. For the women Lynne Nadeau rocked to her tunes during the run and placed 2nd in 45-49 with a 25:10. Cathy Lee-Saxton finished in 31:08 under serious sleep deprivation, and Heather Phillip cruised in in 33:09. In the 10K Race Kevin Herbert led the gang with a 37:13, good enough for 2nd in 40-44. Leon Laub was 2nd in 45-49, not bad after coming back from a serious injury, and Mark Haskins floated in to 7th in 35-39 at 44:53. Multisports OC/Nova Masters Results 5K RESULTS MALE 20-24 1 2 419 YANNICK BABEF 24 0:16:22 0:05:17 MALE 35-39 2 10 478 MICHAEL COLLINS 39 0:17:21 0:05:36 MALE 40-44 9 42 20 WARREN BOOTH 40 0:21:23 0:06:54 MALE 35-39 5 50 242 MIKE MCNEILL 38 0:22:04 0:07:07 FEMALE 45-49 2 86 234 LYNNE NADEAU 47 0:25:10 0:08:07 FEMALE 45-49 9 157 129 CATHY LEE-SAXTON 49 0:31:08 0:10:03 FEMALE 40-44 11 178 163 HEATHER PHILIPP 40 0:33:09 0:10:42 Full Results at: http://www.y-events.com/05santa5k.htm 10K RESULTS MALE 40-44 2 8 861 KEVIN HERBERT 41 0:37:13 6:00 MALE 45-49 2 32 614 LEON LAUB 48 0:43:04 6:56 MALE 35-39 7 42 588 MARK HASKINS 37 0:44:53 7:14 MALE 45-49 15 173 965 GREG MOSS 47 0:59:00 9:30 FEMALE 30-34 5 96 710 KRISTEN THORKELSON 34 0:52:40 8:29 FEMALE 45-49 6 130 840 PATTY NARUSE 47 0:55:25 8:56 FEMALE 50-54 12 232 758 KAREN MASTRO 52 1:08:39 11:03 Full Results at: http://www.y-events.com/05santa10k.htm

MULTISPORTS OC ATHLETES TAKE ON LASSE VIREN TRAIL RUN IN MALIBU

Posted by Michael Collins at Dec 10, 2005 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

POINT MAGU, CA - About 10 MSOC athletes raced at the 20k Lasse Viren Trail Run on Dec. 11, 2005. Leading the way was Coach Mike Collins who won the 35-39 age group and was 9th overall with a 1:20:19. Brandy Bounds continued her streak of high finishes by winning the 20-24 division. Steven Owen was 4th in 50-54. Other competitors included Larry Davidson, David Bourguignon, Quinton Berry, Art Sosa, Susan Poettgen, Erin Martin, & Birgit Burgess. "It was a great course," Coach Mike said. "It was gradually increasing uphill on the way out and downhill to flat on the way in. I'm glad is was easier on the way back as I started to fade a bit. The last two miles were rough for me. I just hope I can walk tommorow after all that downhill running. The scenery and weather were great though. It's definitely a race I would recommend that people do in the future." Multisports OC Finishers: 9 Collins, Michael 39 LasseViren 1:20:15.2 48 Davidson, Larry 49 LasseViren 1:33:33.4 50 Owen, Steve 54 Lake Forest, Ca 1:33:48.3 78 Bourguignon, David 33 LasseViren 1:38:06.1 82 Berry, Quinton 34 Santa Ana, CA 1:38:40.4 87 Poettgen, Susie 43 Mission Viejo, CA 1:39:51.9 125 Sosa Jr, Arthur 36 Santa Ana, CA 1:46:23.7 146 bounds, brandy 24 Tustin, CA 1:49:33.0 185 Burgess, Birgit 46 Dana Point, CA 1:56:06.2 188 McKowan, Lisa 26 LasseViren 1:56:21.0 212 Martin, Erin 28 Aliso Viejo, CA 2:00:28.2 Full race results can be found HERE. ========

COACH BRIAN MACKENZIE TO COMPETE ON JUNE 24th IN THE 2006 WESTERN STATES 100

Posted by Michael Collins at Dec 5, 2005 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

The Western States Endurance Run is one of the oldest ultra trail events in the world and certainly one of the most challenging. The Run is conducted along the Western States Trail starting at Squaw Valley, California, and ending in Auburn, California, a total of 100 miles. The trail ascends from the Squaw Valley floor (elevation 6,200 feet) to Emigrant Pass (elevation 8,750 feet), a climb of 2,550 vertical feet in the first 4½ miles. From the pass, following the original trails used by the gold and silver miners of the 1850’s, runners travel west, climbing another 15,540 feet and descending 22,970 feet before reaching Auburn. Most of the trail passes through remote and rugged territory, accessible only to hikers, horses and helicopters. Due to the remoteness and inaccessibility of the trail, the Western States Endurance Run differs substantially from other organized runs. Adequate mental and physical preparation are of utmost importance to each runner, for the mountains, although beautiful, are relentless in their challenge and unforgiving to the ill-prepared. For more details on the event click HERE.