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Ski Wax is Here!
At long last, cross country ski wax is available in Northfield!
We've just received our order from the good folks at Toko. The store now carries a full line of glide and kick waxes for nordic skiers. So, when you want to ski but are out of the right wax for the conditions at hand, just stop by FIT to be TRI'd!
Local Ski Conditions ...
The trails at St.Olaf were groomed on Friday, January 29 and are said to be in great shape.
Keep up with trail conditions in the Carleton Arboretum HERE.
Nerstrand State Park reports on its trail conditions HERE.
(If you go, don't forget that you will need a ski pass, they are available at the entrance or online at the Minnesota DNR website. $5 for a daily pass or $15 for the season. So get out to Nerstrand and enjoy your local State Park.)
River Bend Nature Center reports on its trail conditions HERE.
January Time Trial Results
The January stage of FIT to be TRI'd Time Trial series is in the books! Congrats -- and thanks -- to everyone who participated over our inaugural 10K course.
The podium finishers for the month were:
Champion: Randy Peterson -- 15:30.78, a 23.8 mph average.
Runner-Up: Tom Bisel -- 17:24.86, 21.4 mph
Third Place: Randy Knutson, 18:00.32, 20.7 mph
February Time Trial Underway!
This month's Time Trial is underway. Riders will tackle the 4.95 mile-long Seven Springs course, with its three climbs and downhill run to the finish.
You can examine the course on the CompuTrainer web-site, HERE.
Time Trials take place every Thursday night and on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
Find time trial details on THIS page.
FIT to be TRI’d and TRINONA June 13, 2010
FIT to be TRI’d is proud to become a sponsor for the 2nd Annual TRINONA triathlon located in Winona, MN. TRINONA was voted as one of the top 5 triathlons in Minnesota for 2009. The event will feature both a Sprint-distance race and an Olympic-distance race. Both races are USA Triathlon certified.
The Olympic course offers a unique challenge as there is a 1.2 mile hill climb within the bike leg. The hill climb will be contested as a race within a race, as participants will have a timing chip attached to their bikes and will be timed on their hill ascent. The man and woman with the fastest time to the top, will be crowned the 2010 King of the Hill and take away a custom-made jersey as a reward for their accomplishment.
TRINONA features a $3000 prize purse. Plan now to join FIT to be TRI’d on June 13, 2010 for this great event.
Need a Bike Trainer?
Our shipment of Blackburn Tech Fluid Trainers has arrived! If you'e been itching to get back on your bike again, now there's no excuse.
Fluid Trainers feature an advanced fluid resistance system with a benchmarked and highly refined power curve. Its boxed and shaped steel frame has unsurpassed stiffness, with a wide footprint and low height for incredible stability. Fluid Trainers come with a lifetime warranty!
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New to Winter Running?
We found a helpful introduction to dressing for cold-weather running HERE.
We’ve got world-class winter running apparel by KRAFT, Sugoi, SkirtSports, and 2XU.
Talk to the in-store FIT to be TRI’d experts about how to keep warm and stay fit this winter!
What You Should Know About Compression …
Compression wear – compression socks, tights, shirts, etc. – is designed to improve performance and aid recovery by stabilizing your muscles and speeding the return of blood to your heart. Compression is the biggest new idea in performance wear.
Laboratory studies on the effects of the compression wear on performance have demonstrated physiological advantages for athletes wearing compression wear. Compression wear won’t turn a 4-hour marathoner into an Olympic Trials qualifier, but it could help a serious athlete gain a performance edge.
Important for all athletes, however, are the recovery benefits that compression wear offers to athletes of all abilities. Studies have shown that compression wear can decrease post-workout muscle soreness. By keeping muscles stabilized, the garments reduce unnecessary muscle motion during exercise and speed the removal of waste products during and after workouts.
A pair of compression socks, for example, starting at $49 could be a valuable addition to your training kit – paying dividends with improved performance and faster, less painful recovery.
Stop in and check out our full line of compression wear apparel.
Our retail store is located at
306 Division Street, Northfield MN, 55057.
Our hours are:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Stop in and check out our wide variety of apparel and accessories
for all your fitness needs.
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