Tag Archives: Biathlon

Races — Biathlon is Back in 2017

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Ben

I have written about biathlons previously. Recently, I got a list of races and dates in the Northeast. Many of these are skiing, but I figured endurance athletes might appreciate them all the same. Get excited:  dates have been set … Continue reading →

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Digressions – The Race is the Reward

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Ben

I was running a penalty lap at the biathlon when it occurred to me: the race is the reward. At this little event in New Hampshire there were no prizes and few bragging rights, just the potential for improvement. When … Continue reading →

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Races – Biathlon: Run, Shoot, Run Some More

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Ben

Summer biathlons are one of the more unusual races in which I take part. Like the winter Olympic sport, the sport combines two disciplines – running and shooting. The running is five laps of 800 meters. You run the first … Continue reading →

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Races – Race Plans and Results (2014/2015)

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Ben

For runners formal races provide the opportunity to focus training, set goals, and be part of a running community. Whether the goal is to finish a race, get in better shape, or compete, organized races can bring additional elements of … Continue reading →

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