CHEK Exercise Coach
This highly practical five day course will give you the skills to become a superior exercise professional. After attending the CHEK Exercise Coach Program, you will be able to effectively administer individualized exercise programs for all types of clients. Correct technique is emphasized throughout the course, with plenty of hands-on assistance from the CHEK Faculty. A key component of this certification is the integration of mind-body fitness and traditional exercise prescription. You will understand … read more »
Club des Cinglés du Mont-Ventoux 2006
Climb Mont Ventoux by all three sides in one day and become a member of the elite brother – and sister- hood of the Club des Cinglés du Mont Ventoux. John Josephs accomplished the triple ascent in June, 2006 and joined the "club". He said this 85 mile ride with 14,000 feet in elevation gain was, "a true challange and test of endurance, pacing and nutrition. The triple was a tough, yet an … read more »
Death Valley Century and Double Century 2009
Wow, what a day! The much anticipated Death Valley Double Century at Furnace Creek, California. This was my primary cycling goal for 2009 and my first attempt at this uber ultra-distance. Two hundred miles on the bike is a long day. My main concern was my butt. My longest ride this year was 140 miles, the MS 150 to Ormand Beach and back. The Death Valley event is sponsored by AdventureCorps , an … read more »
Famous Cols of the Tour de France 2008 & 2009 - KONA Human Performance
Mont Ventoux 2006 - No, this is not snow. Base of Alpe d'Huez 2008 - LeAnne, Walter, Ben, Tara, Me, Pat, Mattie, Cesar, Mark, Patti, Lisa Col du Telegraphe 2009 - Charlie, Tara, and Me La Plagne Summit 2009 - Rick and … read more »
French Alps Cycling Trip 2009
Clients and friends of KONA Human Performance recently visited the French Alps in Haute-Savoie, France, to enjoy a vigorous 10-day cycling vacation. Many of the daily rides, based out of Vanilla Ski Chalet in Bourg-Saint Maurice, included the most difficult 1st Category and Hors Category climbs of the Tour de France, including La Plagne, Cormet De Roselend, Col Du Petite St. Bernard, Col Du Telegraphe and the famed Col Du Galibier, with side trips to La Thuille and Courmayeur, Italy. Our hosts, Sam … read more »
Furnace Creek 508
The Furnace Creek 508 and held since 1983 is known as “The Toughest 48 hours in Sport,” it is the world’s premier ultramarathon bicycle race. This non-stop 508-mile bicycle race is revered the world over for its epic mountain climbs, stark desert scenery, desolate roads, and its reputation as one of the toughest but most gratifying endurance challenges available, bar none. The man who created this race is the godfather of ultra-cycling. Besides Furnace Creek … read more »
Kelley Kunz is an IRONMAN: Ironman Wisconsin, September 13, 2009
For Kelley Kunz, a 41-year-old Jacksonville physical therapist, completing an Ironman triathlon has been a "lifelong goal." That's why she spent about a year training for the Ironman Wisconsin, which consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a marathon-length (26.2 miles) run. But there's something slightly self-absorbed about spending hours each week training for the event, especially when you've got children who are 6 and 4, and a husband who runs … read more »
New Year’s Resolutions 2010
New Year's Resolutions 2010 Every year I make resolutions to improve myself and make life easier for people around me. At some point, usually in January, I resume my former lifestyle and the well-intended new resolutions are abandoned. I will try something new this year. Using reverse psychology on myself, these are my New Year's resolutions for 2010. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks, I will break them and be right on track for … read more »
On The Horizon 2010
ON THE HORIZON 2010 Potential extreme and adventerous riding opportunities for 2010. Challenge yourself! FURNACE CREEK 508 "The Toughest 48 Hours in Sports" October, 2010 Click here for more information about the Furnace Creek 508 RIDING UP HALEAKALA, MAUI May 2010 Click here for more … read more »
XTERRA Wetsuits and KONA Human Performance
KONA Human Performance is offically associated with XTERRA Wetsuit. They are currently discounting their wetsuits for athletes and clients of KHP. Click here for more information. Contact me if you are interested in ordering any of their products. Here are the prices that will be valid through the end of 2009: VORTEX 3 JOHN $ 99 (reg. $300) VORTEX 3 FULL $149 (reg. $400) VECTOR PRO X2 JOHN $199 (reg. … read more »