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<title>Pete Simon - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I have one passion in life and that is helping people reach their dreams both athletically and academically. I am a USA Triathlon Level I Coach and a USA Cycling Level 3 Coach. I am also a Certified School Psychologist. I have a lifetime of experience in both fields. Having coached under Joe Friel's TrainingBible organization for 3 years and having participated at UTI World Age Group Triathlon Championships (Long Course) in Lorient, France in 2007, I have since gone on to start my own coaching business which has been up and running for approximately 2 years. In my second ... ]]></description>
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<title>Developing Explosive Endurance</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:32:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article reviews changes one can make to their training schedule to help develop themselves as a more complete and well rounded athlete. Being simply an endurance athlete or power sport athlete is great but most want the best of both worlds. This article explores some training techniques one can employ to help develop explosive endurance.]]></description>
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<title>Top 4 Ways to Train Smarter for a Triathlon</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 16:33:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article lists 4 ways to train smarter for your next triathlon race. Time management skills, training concepts, and nutrition are discussed in this brief but very informative article.]]></description>
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<title>Ironman Refugees</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 13:47:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For most triathletes out there their journey to Ironman distance racing is an evolutionary proceeding which starts with the sprint triathlon. There are exceptions, and most likely quite a few that simply kick-off their triathlon age-grouper career with an Ironman distance race. However, these individuals are usually in the minority.]]></description>
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<title>The Culture of Punishment</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:46:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being involved in fitness my entire life while also holding a Masters Degree in School Psychology, I tend to view the worlds of fitness and behavior change as one. After all, trying to lose weight is as much as a behavioral change as it is a dietary change. They are both playing a role in one's weight problems.]]></description>
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<title>3 Easy Steps To Losing Weight</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:58:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article discusses the three major areas one needs to target in order to lose weight. Cardio, nutrition, and strength training all play a role in being at a healthy weight.]]></description>
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<title>Triathlon Training In Mexico</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:43:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Growing-up in Upstate New York and not moving out to Arizona until the age of twenty-seven, I have come to realize just how diverse the Sonoran Desert really is. Living in Nogales, AZ, which borders Nogales, Sonora Mexico, I have come to realize that Mexico and Southern Arizona have both gotten an amazingly bad reputation. Granted, Mexico has it's issues, but to ignore the vast opportunities that this country offers to the multi-sport athlete would be an error.]]></description>
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<title>Finding Time to Lose Weight and Exercise</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:19:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I recently welcomed to our family our second child. I quickly realized that it was going to be a real challenge to continue to maintain a level of fitness that I expect of myself. Looking back to when I was single and had all the time in the world to train I began to realize just how much I have come to change my daily routine in order to create time where I thought none really existed.]]></description>
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<title>Resistance Training Isn't Just Found In The Gym</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:20:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is commonly known that in physics the harder or faster one pushes against an object the more resistance is produced in the opposite direction. We commonly accept this without even thinking about it. However, there also exists another form of resistance in the field of psychology or behaviorism.]]></description>
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<title>I Am A Recovering Triathlete</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:24:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article states the pros and cons to triathlon. This article also helps the reader objectively look at their behavior and if it is causing problems in their daily life.]]></description>
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<title>Some Ideas To Consider When Starting Your Own Gym</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:04:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have thought about my own gym for years so what I am about to tell you here has countless hours and thought put into it. I own my own fitness studio at my house where I train a very small client base. It is mainly a place where I like to provide one on one training with those clients who are visiting from my online training business.]]></description>
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<title>Using Bike Inner Tube As An Exercise Device (Rotator Cuff)</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:26:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The rotator cuff is located in the shoulder and is made up of the muscles and tendons used in the rotation of the shoulder joint. You really never realize it is there until it becomes aggravated or injured. Then its presence becomes all too obvious and in a very painful way.]]></description>
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<title>Get Help With Bullying</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 07:42:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With all the attention bullying seems to be having today I felt I needed to write an article on the topic from the viewpoint of a school psychologist. Bullying has been around as long as kids have been around. However, so have many other criminal acts.]]></description>
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<title>Using Bike Inner Tube As An Exercise Device (Hip Flexor)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:41:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have already written several articles pertaining to the use of a old bicycle inner tubes as a very effective exercise device. There are two major reason you should consider at least giving this a try. One, you are saving the environment by recycling your old inner tubes and transforming them into an exercise device that can be taken anywhere.]]></description>
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<title>Look At All Sources Of Feedback When Losing Weight</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:23:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting into shape can be a huge goal that many out there are wanting to accomplish. A few ground rules that are set early on will help make the road to success a bit easier and peaceful. It is important to identify those measures you are going to identify in order to provide feedback in terms of your progress.]]></description>
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<title>Same Cycling Performance Gains On Half The Mileage</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:38:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having been completely committed to competing in as many triathlons, time trials, and road races as possible a few years back I have come to the realization that it is possible to have similar performance gains in cycling with half the mileage. Based on my power files from 2007 and 2010 I have come to the realization that my cycling performance is as good or better despite the fact that I am now over 40 years of age and my training on the bike has been cut in half. What is different?]]></description>
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<title>Keep Your Old Inner Tubes</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:39:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article is part II of my previous article on why not to throw away any and all old inner tubes which have become apparently useless. Here is one more movement for you to perform with the use of your light racing 650 or 700c inner tubes. It is best to use the lightest tube you have for this movement I am about to explain.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Throw Away Your Old Inner Tubes</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:46:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cycling is a great sport to participate in no matter if your goal is to lose weight, improve endurance, or seeking adventure. Whether you are new to cycling or have been at it for decades one thing you will become familiar with rather quickly is getting a flat tire. This is a common occurrence both when road biking and on a mountain bike.]]></description>
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<title>Improving Disabled Students' Self-Esteem</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:16:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Students identified as learning disabled and placed in a resource type setting commonly have difficulties with their own self-concept. It is quite common for all students in the middle school and high school grades to experience a significant amount of anxiety in determining who they are and also accepting themselves for who they are. For special education students this process if even more difficult.]]></description>
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<title>What Becomes Of Ex-Ironmen? A Psychologist's Opinion</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:34:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There seems to be a certain sociological phenomenon occurring today that may be the driving force behind the extreme growth and competitive participation in endurance sporting events by age-group athletes. The levels of participation and the levels of competitiveness are quite high indeed. It actually makes me wonder from a psychological standpoint what in fact is going on here and what has changed over the past 20 or so years that has caused the average weekend warrior to take up endurance sports in record numbers.]]></description>
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<title>How To Avoid Mental Burnout</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:40:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a certain level of freedom one experiences when they are able to rise above the expectations of society. Whether you have been training for 30 years as I have been or have just begun to pick up this new lifestyle, it is important to really sit down and ask yourself the question; "Why am I doing this?"]]></description>
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<title>Your Biggest Character Strength Maybe Your Biggest Character Limiter</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:16:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quite often the character strengths that we posses and help drive us towards meeting our life, career, and educational goals can also be our biggest limiters once achieving those goals. In goal attainment or achievement there is not a simple formula to follow for every situation. This is what can make obtaining the goal relatively easy in comparison to maintaining the goal and then going further and taking things to the next level.]]></description>
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<title>How To Become An Athletic Endurance Athlete</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:35:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I often hear of endurance athletes getting injured. After all, it maybe no coincidence that the fields of physical therapy and sports medicine seemed to have sky rocketed along with the popularity of marathons, triathlons, and ultra-distance endurance events. Usually by the time an athlete finds themselves with an injury they have been training for some time.]]></description>
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<title>Should You Complete A Road Race Or Time Trial To Prepare For Your Next Triathlon?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:35:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to preparing for a triathlon many wonder if they should first partake in various running, cycling, and/or swimming competitions prior to their first triathlon race. The answer is dependent on various factors both physically and psychologically speaking. First off, if you are competing at the sprint or Olympic distances and are interested in simply finishing the race then it is not really important to complete a 5k road race or 20k time trial on the bike.]]></description>
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<title>Why Buy Sports Drinks &amp; Bars?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:58:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I often get questions about nutrition during training and racing. Which sports drink or bar gives you the best advantage in competition? The truth be known is that sports drinks and bars are heavy on the hype and pretty light on the delivery of what they promise.]]></description>
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<title>Balancing Muscular Imbalances Is As Important As Periodized Training In The Sport of Triathlon</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5091763</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:32:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you participate in a sport which requires specializing in three distinct disciplines there really isn't a lot of time to do anything else besides prepare for each of the three disciplines. In many sports cultures it is common to neglect certain aspects of fitness training. For example, soccer players and cyclists are not found in the weight room very often.]]></description>
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<title>3 Steps To Improving Your Child's Behavior</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:28:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So often disciplining your child is equated with harsh punishment. This is quite unfortunate. After all, discipline should be equated with teaching your child a strong work ethic and determination in the face of adversity.]]></description>
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<title>Is Triathlon Becoming An Elitist Sport?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:21:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I often find myself daydreaming about the first ever triathlon completed. It was actually a challenge among friends dreamed up by a few endurance athletes wondering what it would be like to complete such an effort. I imagine it was quite fun for all those involved and that they never really dreamed of what it would one day evolve into.]]></description>
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<title>Train To Race Or Race To Train?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:33:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you are training for a triathlon race, a 10k, or a century ride it seems to always help to have a deadline. Those that I train are primarily age group athletes who are excited about improving their fitness and greatly enjoy physically challenging themselves. Some of them enter races and some of them simply train for races and ultimately end up not racing.]]></description>
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<title>How To Develop Your Family Dream Goal</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5086585</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:31:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Goal setting is by far the single most important activity one can do to move them forward in life. So often we are concerned with the past which in turn creates anxiety and prevents us from accomplishing things in the future. We have come up with many terms for this.]]></description>
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<title>Create A Training Plan Around Your Life</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5086714</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:15:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[More often then not we find ourselves wanting to exercise more and begin a new training plan. A common mistake that everyone makes when beginning a new training plan is that they often do too much too soon with insufficient recovery. Of course, you are motivated and raring to go out of the box.]]></description>
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<title>Mentally Training For A Triathlon</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:11:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All sports are a combination of physical ability, discipline, and mental edge/toughness. In fact, I believe most who have competed at all levels in sports would agree that the mental edge is in fact the most important and least developed among most athletes. Why is this so?]]></description>
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<title>4 Steps To Developing Your Own Triathlon Training Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:43:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have created hundreds of training plans for a host of different athletes with various goals in mind. When creating a plan for your next triathlon you are going to want to follow a few simple rules. I have outlined the top 4 things to consider when developing your own training plan for your next triathlon.]]></description>
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<title>Using A Power Meter In Triathlon Racing</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:38:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Power meters are becoming increasingly more common among triathletes and cyclists alike. However, to use this device to it's fullest capabilities a little learning is in order. This is not a device you simply attach to your bike and let it do the work.]]></description>
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<title>Off Season Is The Time To Improve</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:51:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now that most everyone's triathlon season is coming to a close it is time to take a couple weeks off and then start thinking about how you are going to improve for next year. This is the perfect time look back at your past season objectively and see what you want to work on for next year.]]></description>
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<title>Pool Swim Vs Open Water Swims in Triathlons</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4996923</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:40:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There seems to be many sprint triathlons with pool swims these days. I actually think this is quite a good thing in terms of getting those interested in triathlon to give it a whirl. Completing an open water swim as part of your first triathlon can be quite intimidating and having a pool swim allows those that would otherwise pass on the sport to become involved.]]></description>
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<title>4 Steps To Creating A Triathlon Strength Training Program</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:19:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Strength training is an often neglected aspect of the majority of endurance based athletes. This is even more true for age group endurance athletes who must juggle family responsibilities and job responsibilities while attempting to compete in various triathlon competitions at varying distances. No matter if you are a triathlete focusing on sprint races or if you have taken on the challenge of competing at greater distances you will find that neglecting strength based exercises is done at your own peril.]]></description>
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<title>Physical Challenges Improve Self-Esteem</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4978427</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:14:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article discusses how challenging yourself physically can not only improve your physical health but also your mental health and self-esteem. Challenging yourself with your own event or joining an organized athletic event can do wonders for your self-concept.]]></description>
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<title>How To Change Your Behavior &amp; Lose Weight</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4978326</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:59:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article looks more at the psychology of starting a fitness program. Getting off to the right start with your goals and head set for success is key. Here is how to begin a fitness program that you will stick with.]]></description>
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<title>Why Wait For Injury To Perform Rehabilitative Type Movements?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:19:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article attempts to challenge how one thinks about strength training. After suffering from a serious knee injury as a child and being told I would never participate again in any sport, I made it my mission to grow as strong and durable as possible. This article shares some knowledge and insight I have gained in a lifetime of strength training.]]></description>
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<title>The Top 10 Reasons To Become A School Psychologist</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:02:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This brief article identifies what are my top ten reasons to become a school psychologist. This is my own personal view based on my 15+ years working as a public school psychologist.]]></description>
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<title>Does Length Matter?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:35:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article discusses the predominant opinion of endurance athletes that competing in longer races is better than competing in shorter endurance events. This article makes an argument that shorter races are actually better for your health and fitness.]]></description>
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<title>10 Steps to Becoming an Online Triathlon Coach</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:16:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article briefly touches on 10 steps one must take in order to become an online triathlon coach. This is not an all inclusive list but does mention those steps one should seriously consider before setting their sites on becoming an online triathlon coach.]]></description>
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<title>5 Dangers of Triathlon</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:22:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article touches upon some common pitfalls that many athletes may encounter when training for an Ironman Triathlon. Some pitfalls are commonly known and identified by most and others are not so well known.]]></description>
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<title>6 Things to Consider Before Your First Triathlon</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:49:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Well, you have taken the big step and registered for your first sprint triathlon. Now what? You are most likely a bit apprehensive and may not know where to begin with your training.]]></description>
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<title>Multidisciplinary Meetings &amp; What to Expect</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:07:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Parents who have their children in special education or who have had their child evaluated for special education services will soon attend what is called a multi-disciplinary meeting or "MET" meeting. The field of special education is big on acronyms by the way. However, as a parent, do not be intimidated by the jargon and don't be afraid to ask during the MET meeting if there are words or terminology being thrown around that you do not understand.]]></description>
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<title>How to Find the Right Triathlon Coach</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:12:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finding the right coach when it comes to guiding you to your personal best in both athletics and life is no easy task. There are no shortages of coaches and coaching programs. The real difficulty is finding the right fit for your needs.]]></description>
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<title>Building Self-Esteem</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:54:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is probably the most in demand commodity and it is in very short supply.]]></description>
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<title>Who is in Your &quot;Sphere of Influence?&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:53:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article attempts to help one identify who is influencing their behavior and life direction. Is this positive? ]]></description>
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<title>Qualifying For Special Education and Academic Need</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:47:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have evaluated thousands of children over a 15 year period for special education eligibility. As a school psychologist, we are at the front lines when it comes to making the decision of whether your son or daughter will receive special education services. However, the real question you need to ask yourself is; "Does your son or daughter NEED special education services.]]></description>
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<title>Cyclist's Fears of Building Muscle</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:38:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being both a USA Level 3 Cycling Coach and USAT Level I Triathlon Coach, as well as an old body builder from the 80's, I always have to laugh when I hear cyclists talk about not wanting to go to the gym due to their fears of building too much muscle. This is laughable on several accounts which I will explain below. The first being that most cyclists are not in danger of gaining "too much" muscle mass.]]></description>
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<title>Divorce by Triathlon</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:39:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being a psychologist in addition to being a health/fitness coach I tend to always be analyzing human behavior and what motivates individuals to do what they do. After all, no matter what we do has some sort of benefit to us either directly or indirectly.]]></description>
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<title>Endurance Strength Training Workout</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:17:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here is a quick weight/strength training session for those endurance athletes out there that don't want to spend hours in the gym. This will hit all the major functional movements to build core strength and power in the legs.]]></description>
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