You pour yourself into something, proudly give it your all and connect deeply. When you have taken it so very far letting go is tough but history & gratitude should not get in the way of the future. That will always be a part of you as you go on but you have to acknowledge [...]
This race was put on by Set Up Events and was definitely one of the most well run races I've done. The little town of Easton proved to be charming and fun with excellent places to stay and really nice dining options too. My decision to race this venue was a last minute change of [...]
I felt I needed a refresh or even a new beginning in triathlon. I've been through a lot in this sport. I've made progress and met incredible people, some of the most inspiring I've ever known. Yet, I also had some serious setbacks on so many levels. I just wanted a mental reset. I [...]
I'll admit, I was a ridiculous ball of nerves going into the race. While I felt extremely confident in my fitness, I had placed tremendous emotional significance and symbolic meaning to this event (for too many reasons to delve into) as well as set a goal for quite an aggressive PR. My old time was [...]
On April 9th it will be three years since the bike crash. I was 39.3 miles (per my Garmin 910xt) into a 90 miler with my friends as we were prepping for Ironman Coeur D’Alene. I remember the day vividly. SKIPPING AHEAD. THE INJURIES.Since the post is long, here’s an overview of the injuries first, [...]
Swim:Today, I swam pain free and was able to up the pace to tempo/zone 3 and flip turns were OK, although I'm taking that first pull with the other arm now. I concentrated and stay focused on my form: high elbow, following all the way through to finish that stroke and turning those hips. I [...]
The indoor bike trainer, is a cyclists (and triathlete's) training staple. When the weather or daylight is not in your favor, you can continue an unstoppable approach to training thanks to this useful gadget. The best part? You get to use your very own (often beloved) bicycle to keep your position on the bike all [...]
Another boring injury post.... yeah, being a 30-something age group long course triathlete I'm often working through something. Sometimes we do everything right and still wind up with frustrating setbacks. The goal is to balance it all and react appropriately when something does come up. I'm also constantly looking for the "root" cause. I believe [...]
I cannot help it that my bike is always coated in a thick layer of sugar. Every time I get on the bike, she WANTS me to pour sugar on her!!! I'm innocent like the song says. Cue some Def Leppard as here is her favorite song remix! I can't help it if she wants [...]
The point of this race was to prep for my half iron, but also treat it as a mini getaway vacation to spend time with Nick before Ironman Training picks up in full swing this year. I really also wanted to set an olympic distance PR. My pal, Samone did this race last year seeking [...]