The Wrench Does Not Fix the Machine
By Matt Russ
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 There are interesting new tools designed to aid the bike fitting process. Some incorporate dynamic motion sensing and capture technology. As a gadget guy, I am compelled by new technology and I often get asked what the "best" fit system or process is. Unfortunately this question circumvents the most key component of a good bicycle fit- how skilled or experienced the person performing the fit may be.
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| 2010 Sport Factory Triathlon & Swim Clinics |
TRIATHLON CLINICS Mark your calendars and sign up early! We have posted our 2010 Triathlon Clinic Schedule. Space is limited and you must register to attend. All clinics are held at Roswell Bicycles and are free to Sport Factory Team Members.
 Not a team member? Join our Club Team and reap the benefits! For just $75 you receive a Sugoi tri top, team discount on bikes and accessories through Roswell Bicycles, free admission to 6 select clinics, 20% discount on Sport Factory specialty services and classes such as The Grind. It is a membership that truly pays for itself.
VIDEO SWIM CLINICS Our talented swim coaches are hosting a 4-part video swim clinic series. Come to one or all four. Each clinic will last 2.5hrs and are limited to just SIX participants per two instructors to ensure individual attention to each athlete. Attendance at all four clinics is recommended for progression. Please register early to reserve your spot. It's not too late to sign up for one or all!
April 11th: Proper body position, balance, and hip roll. Year round swimmer technique vs. Triathletes, preventing swimmers shoulder through rotator cuff stability exercises.
April 18th: Arm recovery and entry, dryland exercises for swimming, and introduction to sculling and feel for the water.
May 2nd: Catch and pull, general workout guidelines, and discussion of swim equipment
May 16th: Snap and power, open water swimming skills, and race preparation.
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| Get Under The Wind |
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Up to 80% of the resistance you encounter on the bike comes from aerodynamic drag. Reducing this wind resistance is a key consideration in increasing speed. The more upright your riding position, the more aerodynamic drag you create. By lowering your torso towards the top tube, you essentially "get under the wind" by reducing your aerodynamic profile. Read on... |
| NEW! GRIND BRICKS |
The first rule of training is specificity, and group training does not always address this well. For this reason we have more options in The Grind than ever before. We have multiple workouts occurring in each class- short course for power and lactate threshold training and long course for aerobic strength endurance. We also have Grind Bricks in which the athlete can swim to bike or run off the bike just like race day-- right at our facility. Practice timed transitions on our transition rack, or run a hilly or flat course similar to your next event. Whether you are a time trialist, Ironman triathlete, or mountain biker, you can select the work out that is most applicable to your upcoming race, or we can help tailor the work out to it.
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| Wine Tasting to benefit My First Bike |
 Event: Wine Tasting to benefit My First Bike
Where: Sip Wine and Tappas
When: Saturday May 1, 4-6pm
Website: http://www.sipwineshop.com
 Please join us for an evening of good wine, great friends, and the opportunity to contribute towards the purchase of our next adaptive bike donation through our non-profit, My First Bike.
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| Can Too Much Exercise Make You Sick? |
A common perception exists that overtraining or participation in lengthy endurance type events will cause athletes to become ill. In fact, results from a survey conducted by the Gatorade Sports Science Institute show that nearly 90 percent of 2,700 high school and collegiate coaches and athletic trainers believe that overtraining can compromise the immune system and make athletes sick. Read on... |
TSF is Official Training Partner of GA Multisports
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 The Sport Factory is excited to be named The Official Training Partner of GA Multisports. As the premier race organizer in the state, GA Multisports provides athletes the opportunity to race a variety of events from sprint to duathlon to half ironman, all in a safe, fun, and challenging environment. Look for The Sport Factory to provide clinics at select races, and be sure to stick around for Sport Factory Dollars to be raffled off at the end of each race!
The Sport Factory is providing a free, introductory, beginner-level training plan for the Acworth Womens Sprint Triathlon on June 27th. If you'd like to take advantage of this program, please visit GA Multisports. Check out the calendar of events and get signed up now!
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Team Sport Factory News
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 Welcome Mix1! Team Sport Factory is thrilled to announce a new product sponsor, Mix1. We love this stuff! It's an all-natural, high quality protein drink, with plenty of antioxidants and delicious flavors. Recovery nutrition has never been easier- or more delicious!
Save Money with our Product and Service Sponsors
Have you checked out the discounts available to Team Sport Factory members lately? We are always adding new discounts to the list.
Don't forget to register for ELEVEN Reynold's PlantationWith a successful series in South Africa, olympic-distance specialists 11global brings the series to GA in 2010. The Ritz at Reynold's Plantation will host the inaugural event on May 22nd, as well as an Aquathlon for Kids on May 23r. Sport Factory athletes may receive a $20 registration discount. Read on . . .TEAM SPORT FACTORY is staying connected! Please join our group to keep up with the latest news, deals, and training information. 
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Parting Shot
Congratulations Alex Lonergan, overall women's winner at the 2010 Atlanta ING Half Marathon.
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COACH'S CORNER
Swim Etiquette
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 Sport Factory Coach Lisa Marshall will help you stay safe, popular, and well-liked at your Master's swim practice.
Just follow Ms. Manners' simple RULES OF THE POOL!
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Nutrition News
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 The Sport Factory's RD, Ilana Katz sheds some light on the other type of periodization that is also key to your training: NUTRITION PERIODIZATION.
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