Rowing as fast as you can for 500-meters on a rowing machine is no easy feat -- which is exactly why it's include in Decathlon's lineup of challenging events. To help improve your time, we've asked the experts at Throwback Fitness -- New York's "murderously" fun fitness class that focuses on partner and team workouts -- for some tips on how to pick up the pace on the rowing machine.

Co-founders Brian Gallagher and Ryan Wilke, who finish their 500-meter rows in 1:31 and 1:32, respectively, provided 3 rowing-intensive workouts you can do on your personal rowing machine…

 If you're serious about dominating your 400-meter run at Decathlon this year, you'd better be seriously training. To help you reach your goal -- whether it is to beat the guy who finished ahead of you last year, or to run your  personal best time -- we've scoured the internet for the best advice on how to dominate your next dance with the 400-meter race.

 In this article on SpeedEndurance.com, Lee Ness (a UKA qualified Event Group Coach for Sprints and Hurdles and running expert) reveals the biggest mistake an athlete can make when training for the 400-meter run…

At this point, you may have heard musings about Decathlon from coworkers or business associates. Or maybe you've been a competitor for the last five years! Either way, it's important to know, or recall, what The Decathlon is all about: Rising to the challenge, making a difference, and being a part of something epic.

For a subtle reminder that this customized NFL Combine is an opportunity for the athlete in all of us to rise to the occasion, watch the highlight reel from Decathlon 2014.

You'll catch a glimpse of inspirational athletes, hear personal anecdotes from…

Athlete:  Michael Bennett

1. Describe your role at J.P. Morgan?  I am an Investment Specialist based in New York City for J.P. Morgan Private Bank, which delivers customized wealth management advice and solutions to wealthy individuals and their families. My team focuses on implementing investment solutions for our clients across a broad range of asset classes.  

2. How did you train for the event?  I focused on event specific training and tried to incorporate a range of activities into my workouts. I ran track in high school and played football in college – the…

Athlete:  Randy Giveans

1. Describe your role at Jefferies?  I am currently a Senior Equity Research Associate at Jefferies in the Maritime Transportation industry. I maintain pro forma financial models for 24 shipping companies that transport crude oil and refined petroleum products, LNG, LPG, dry bulk commodities, and containers, and I write/publish periodic reports containing company specific information and Buy, Hold, or Sell stock recommendations to portfolio managers and institutional investors. I previously worked in the corporate finance department of Continental Airlines after receiving my MBA in Finance from Tulane University in 2009.

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Athlete:  Tim O'Toole

1. Describe your role at Southwest Securities.  I currently work as a Trading Liaison on the Taxable Fixed Income Retail Desk in Dallas.
2. How do you train for The Decathlon?  I trained for The Decathlon by lifting 4-5 days per week followed by 1-2 days of speed/agility work per week. I routinely alter my workouts and rep variety to maximize strength and endurance.
3. What's your best memory from competing in The Decathlon?  The best part of participating in The Decathlon was undoubtedly competing with all of the guys in Group…

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