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Nicole Odell's Blog (89)

TNT Challenge...Will You Accept?

OK Pikes Peak Region: I’ve got a challenge for you.

But first, a few questions.

Do you want to meet new people who will motivate and inspire you?
Do you want to stay active this winter?
Do you want the satisfaction that you are helping a great cause (while getting the above benefits)?
Do you want to have…

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Added by Nicole Odell on November 4, 2011 at 9:22pm — 2 Comments

NEO Jerseys now available!

NEO Jerseys are here! I'm taking pre-orders now through November 14th so don't miss your chance to be the envy of your cycling and non-cycling friends! A great holiday gift for yourself or a loved one! (Jerseys will be available approximately 6 weeks after the pre-order period.)…

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Added by Nicole Odell on November 4, 2011 at 12:46pm — 2 Comments

How to Plan Your Best Race Season Yet

Thursday (10/20) I gave a talk to the Pikes Peak Triathlon Club on how to plan your best race season yet. Here it is!

Added by Nicole Odell on October 21, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Ask the Coach - Is it too much?

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Added by Nicole Odell on October 15, 2011 at 5:33pm — No Comments

Turtle Challenge Report

Ironman Training = a lot of time on the bike. Any break from the ordinary training ride is welcome, especially if it can help a great cause. Sunday's event was the Turtle Challenge and Ride to Save a Suicide, a fundraiser for the Suicide Prevention Partnership of the Pikes Peak Region. 155 people died from suicide in El Paso County, CO in the past year. 155 too… Continue

Added by Nicole Odell on October 11, 2011 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Ask the Coach - Indoor Cycling

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Added by Nicole Odell on September 27, 2011 at 8:21pm — No Comments

Ask the Coach - Post Race Blues

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Added by Nicole Odell on September 20, 2011 at 8:48am — 1 Comment

Red Rock Relay Recap

It's 2011 and that means Relay #4 with the "not professional" relay team Girls Heart Rockets. This year I joined the rocket loving girls for the Red Rock Relay in Utah and as usual had a blast! Here's a recap (as best I can remember with the lack of sleep) of my adventure.…

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Added by Nicole Odell on September 14, 2011 at 12:27pm — No Comments

Race Reports - USA Pro Cycling Challenge Ancillary Events

Last weekend I put away my triathlete shoes for a couple days and played the part of a bike racer. With the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in town there were several 'ancillary events' and as I was swept up in the excitement, I signed up for two of…

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Added by Nicole Odell on August 29, 2011 at 8:19pm — 1 Comment

High-Altitude Motivation

Linda and Nicole - we made it!

Today I had the… Continue

Added by Nicole Odell on July 25, 2011 at 8:29pm — No Comments

Race Week Strategies Webinar

Coach Nicole will be presenting a FREE webinar on Race Day Strategies on Thursday July, 14th at 6pm MT and… Continue

Added by Nicole Odell on July 7, 2011 at 8:59pm — No Comments

Ask the Coach - Swim Speed - Part 1 - Flexibility

I got an email recently from Mary, who is concerned about her swim speed. Like many new triathletes, she's new to the sport and did not come from a swimming background. She would like to compete in longer distance triathlons, but is concerned about swim cut-offs. Without seeing her… Continue

Added by Nicole Odell on June 30, 2011 at 9:15pm — No Comments

Ask the Coach - Swim, Bike, or Run?

Bridget asks: "why when training for a triathlon, do we need to train so much more on our bike rather than on the run? For me, I am a stronger cyclist but a weaker runner so I feel that I need more time running but my training plan has me cycling more than… Continue

Added by Nicole Odell on June 21, 2011 at 9:17pm — No Comments

Ask the Coach - Wake Me Up!

Scott asks, "why is it so hard to get out of bed in the morning?"

Assuming Scott is your typical age group athlete, one with a full-time job and a family, Scott probably doesn't have the luxury of…

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Added by Nicole Odell on June 2, 2011 at 6:08pm — No Comments

Ask the Coach - What about the Win?

I got a post from Ty on facebook asking if I had any tips on winning your age group.…

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Added by Nicole Odell on May 26, 2011 at 7:16am — No Comments

Help me name my bike!

OK, I started this on facebook but thought it would be fun to bring it over here to the Pikes Peak Sports community. I recently got a new bike and it needs a name.

it's a Carrera blue and white Trek Speed Concept 7.5...

So add your suggestions in the comment below and on Friday, May 27th, I'll pick a winner. The prize will be, well, the satisfaction you…

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Added by Nicole Odell on May 23, 2011 at 10:08am — 3 Comments

Ask the Coach - Double Duty

Lauren recently wrote me on facebook: Is it bad to double up workouts if you skip a workout? Example: My tummy hurts today so I'm not swimming, is it bad to add that workout on top of my Saturday workout??

Like many of the… Continue

Added by Nicole Odell on May 21, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Tour de Cure Ride Report!

getting ready to start in my Stomach of…

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Added by Nicole Odell on May 17, 2011 at 9:50am — No Comments

Ask the Coach - Swimming Fitness

Jessica says that poor cardiovascular fitness is limiting swimming improvement and wants to know how to fix this.…

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Added by Nicole Odell on April 28, 2011 at 9:42pm — No Comments

Ask the Coach - Adjusting to Aero

Emily wrote in recently - I need advice on how to transition from road bike to tri bike. Do you have any suggestions for getting used to aero position & shifters.

Emily's… Continue

Added by Nicole Odell on April 22, 2011 at 7:14am — No Comments