HEAR FROM OUR ENDURANCE ATHLETES

August 28th, 2010

A Car Accident Left Me With Compression Fractures

Geoff Johnson smI have been running competitively since I was 8 years old, and involved in triathlon since I was 11.  It is a sport that I love because there is always potential to improve.  I was recruited out of high school to run at a state university, where in the first month of training I was involved in a car accident that left me with compression fractures in my back and contusions on my heart and kidneys.  The doctors told me that my days as a competitive athlete were over, while they handed me a bottle of pain killers.  Devastated, I accepted my fate without question.  Four years later, after gaining over sixty pounds, I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and desperately wanted to get back into shape.  Through a few years of training again I started to see my times and performances resemble those of middle of the pack runners within my age group, but I was unable to resume to my days of running up in the front of my age group.  I continued my training, trying new approaches, new equipment, new supplements, none of which seemed to improve my performances, none of which worth the ridiculous price tags they came with, and many of them hindering my training due to their effect on my Ulcerative Colitis.  I continued in frustration, not willing to let go of my hopes to be up front, setting goals that I believed could be obtained with the proper discipline.  In the fall of 2009, during the Cross Country season (I coach high school Cross Country and Track) I was gaining significant ground when I was introduced to a new product that came to me risk free in a sample packet, Extreme Endurance.  I saw my fitness sore; I was working harder, running faster, and recovering in time to put in another hard day, day after day.  After a few very solid races, in which I ran faster than I had in years, the season ended and I chalked my success up to my hard work.  I did not reorder, as I believed Extreme Endurance was not the primary reason for my improvements.  Two and a half short months later my goal race came around, PF Chang’s Rock and Roll Marathon, at which I performed 30minutes slower than the target pace I had set (3:00.00 goal).  A miserable performance that made me question what had changed from November to January.  I reordered Extreme Endurance, I needed to know how much effect this product was having.  Once again, my training magically improved (true, I wanted to redeem myself but these were extraordinary workouts).  I signed up for a ½ Marathon in Prescott, AZ, The Whisky Row, which is known as a challenging race due to its elevation increase (from 5,000 to nearly 7,000) which would occur on May first.  After four months of solid training with the assistance of Extreme Endurance, I ran hoping to finish with a time of 1:35 or better, figuring that would translate into a 3 hour marathon on flatter terrain and lower elevation.  I smashed my goal, running 1:28.18 and finishing 6th overall, and 2nd in my age group.  It was and awesome feeling, KNOWING that I still have opportunities to compete, something I had missed for so long, knowing that with the right recovery I can continue to elevate my training with less risk of injury and fitness to gain, KNOWING that there is a product out there that is designed for athletes like me, that help to provide that opportunity.  I woke up the next morning with no post-race soreness or discomfort, just as had been my experience during the hard workouts I put in during the lead up to the race.  I am very grateful to have happened upon this product, it has given me back some confidence and re-energized my approach to training and racing, it has been the only product that I can firmly say does what it claims without irritating my Ulcerative Colitis. It is also in my teacher/coach budget which is more than any other product I have tried can say.  I recommend the product to anyone serious about making that next jump, get beyond your plateau by using a product designed to continuously aide you to the next level, you won’t regret it.  I will be toeing the Marathon line again in January, so watch out you 35-40 year-old age groupers, I’m coming!

Thanks again, Happy Training

Geoff Johnson – - Glendale, AZ

August 25th, 2010

Pro-Cycling News

Cyclist Lee RodgersThese aren’t magical little beans that will turn you into a Euro Pro – you still need to put the miles in – but they will decrease lactic acid build-up, therefore allowing you to train at a higher intensity for longer…

I am a little wary as I begin to write this review. I’ve written many before as part of my job as a cycling journalist, so it’s nothing to do with nerves or trepidation.

It’s because I want to keep these little pills all to myself…

I race for the Fuji-Asia team on the UCI Asia Tour, so the racing is quite intense. I’ve also been working full-time since May, so my 20-24 hour a week training schedule has gone out the window, the net result of which is a shorter, more intense training routine. Until I got a hold of the Extreme Endurance pills, I was finding my legs tired and heavy throughout the week, and as a result the quality of my training suffered.

Initially skeptical, I decide to take the pills for just one week, to see if there would be any difference. But after just 4 days, on my usual hill-repeat course, I noticed a complete lack of burn in my legs.

The next day I headed out early to do a 50 kilometer loop on which I do a hard time trial ride – again, no burn, even up the last little 3 km climb to the finish.

After these two hard rides I felt no significant tiredness or ache in my legs, and generally a higher level of energy through the day. The improved rate of recovery was very important for me, as my tight schedule meant that I had to maximize my time on the bike and recovery The Extreme Endurance pills really helped me to do this.

These aren’t magical little beans that will turn you into a Euro Pro – you still need to put the miles in – but they will decrease lactic acid build-up, therefore allowing you to train at a higher intensity for longer.

This year I’ve racked up some good wins and seem to have gotten over the cramping problems I had last year too -  whether that’s due to the Extreme Endurance pills or not I don’t know, but I suspect so.

Without doubt, this is best supplement I have ever tried. Just keep that to yourself…

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You can find more information and purchase Extreme Endurance at a 20% discount at this link: http://xendurance.com/dailypeloton/ or by clicking on the advertisement at the top of the Daily Peloton page.

Full disclosure: The Daily Peloton will receive a commission on sales of this product that will support the website and staff.  The review above is as stated by Lee Rogers. Lee has been one of our staff writers for the past six months who signed his neo pro contract this year. I asked Lee and to test and review the product and give an honest appraisal of the results. I also checked with a long time friend and coach who I trust; who told me, “this stuff is the real deal, it works. I use it and distribute it to my clients. I would recommend it.”
I’ll look forward to your comments on the product in the future if you choose to purchase and use it.
Thanks, Vaughn Trevi -  publisher Daily Peloton


August 25th, 2010

Austria Powerman in Weyer

Powerman Weyer Duathlon Endurance RaceExtreme Endurance was at Austria Powerman in Weyer last weekend. It was a hot and successful even for the queen and the king of Zofingen 2008 as they dominated the Powerman Austria Duathlon. The Hungarian Erika Csomor and the Swiss Andy Sutz won in Weyer. For Csomor it was already the third victory in Austria, for Sutz it was the first one. In the women’s race the Swiss Jacqueline Uebelhart became second and therefore celebrates a marvellous warm-up for the Powerman Duathlon World Championships in Zofingen on the 5th of September 2010. - Powerman Austria www.powerman.at / Raphael Galliker

“I’m done but I’m very happy! I’ve never thought that I could make it for such a clear victory”, said Andy Sutz with a big smile after the finishing line. The 29-year-old from Schaffhouse was talking about a hard race. “On the running-track I had problems with my legs. When I became reported, that I had such a big lead, I could relax and go slower a bit.” The winner of the Powerman Zofingen 2008 dominated the race in Weyer from the beginning.

Erika Csomor, the Powerman Queen, handled the high temperatures best. The 36-year-old Hungarian lady won after 2001 and 2004 for the third time in Austria.

She left Jacqueline Übelhart 107 seconds behind her. The 35-year-old from Aarwangen/BE shows up in a great form. “When I realized the strong starting field I wanted to finish within the top-five”, said Übelhart. On the race-track she felt very good and everything went on plan. After 15,6 K running and 82,4 K on the bike Csomor and Übelhart where still together in the lead. “I lost the 107 seconds on the last running section which was 7,3 K”, said Übelhart who had celebrated her so far biggest victory at the Powerman Memorial Benny Vansteelant on the 6th of June 2010 in Torhout/BEL. “This second place here in Weyer is very nice as well”, so Übelhart who even could have won in Weyer. “I could have gone faster on the bike but I didn’t dare to overtake Erika Csomor.” Übelhart had no problems with the hot weather. “If there’s gone be a similar situation on the 5th of September in Zofingen, I’m taking my chance and I’ll go faster on the bike than Erika Csomor.” That means: Übelhart is ready for the Powerman Duathlon World Championships in Zofingen. Before she goes back home to Aarwangen she will celebrated her success in Weyer. “Im going to have a holdrio and a few beers now!” By the way: Third place in Weyer went to the 44-year-old Michelle Parsons from Great Britain.
Text: Raphael Galliker

Overview of the Results

POWERMAN Austria 2010 men

1. Sutz Andy (SUI) 3:34:05
2. Bauer Sigi (AUT) +9:25
3. Prungraber Karl (AUT) +10:26
4. Neyrinck Jochen (BEL) + 10:41
5. Baumann Jonas (SUI) +14:16
6. Vaughan David (IRL) +16:42
7. Wrzaczek Stefan (AUT) +18:46
8. Le Duey Anthony (FRA) +21:41
9. Goncalves Paulo (LUX) +23:51
10. Kleber Andreas (AUT) +24:02

POWERMAN Austria 2010 women

1. Csomor Erika (HUN) 4:14:12
2. Übelhart Jacqueline (SUI) +1:47
3. Parsons Michelle (GBR) +5:13
4. Ussher Elina (FIN) +10:53
5. Beck Victoria (NZL) +11:16
6. Rechberger Daniela (AUT) +19:31

August 23rd, 2010

Petr Vabrousek wins Half Ironman Trisport Days Trebon

trisport-days-2010_trisportman_halfironman-19-vo24f9Congrats to Extreme Endurance athlete Petr Vabrousek for his win at the Half
Ironman Trisport Days Trebon.

This is what he had to say about the race, “Great new
venue, very hot weather. Felt fully recovered after Copenhagen and went
on strong in all 3 parts.”

August 19th, 2010

Training for Hawaii Ironman

Heidi Lanzarote Trialthlon trainingMy preparation for Hawaii is going very well.
I was able to train more hours than ever before in my life and I feel great
:-) I think, no I know, extreme endurance helps me a lot to recover faster
and to train more and harder.

Together with my coach and boyfriend Juergen, I spend some days in the
mountains in Switzerland. There we had perfect conditions and we were able
to climb real high mountains with our bikes (like Mount Lemon).

On 5th of September we will fly to Lanzarote.
This Spanish island is very similar to Hawaii. It’s also a volcanic Isle and
there is always lots of wind and heat.
I am really looking forward to the World Championship in Hawaii :-)

The last 3 weeks we had a lot of rain here in Germany.
Very often when I was training it began to rain.
But my immune system is much better than in the last years.
One of the reasons is: Vital 40.
This keeps me healthy and strong :-)

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