What are the best tips for running cold weather races? This is a question I'm seeing a lot because it is Richmond Marathon weekend. With one day to go forecasts are predicting temps in the 20's at the start and 30's at the finish! This is FREEZING! However, don't stay home and pout. Get out [...]
Ironman is where you find yourself and realize what you are made of. Here is my Ironman Louisville Race Report Pre-Race.... I implemented my "no negative talk" window and refused to allow doubt to be expressed. It was all positive talk every day. The body follows the mind. I needed my mind to believe I [...]
Here it is. My Ironman 70.3 World Championship Race Report I was elated to be able to make it to the 70.3 World Championship. It was the first time it was on USA soil since 2013 and the course promised to be tough! For the first time ever they had women's race as a separate [...]
Ironman distance looks glossy and exciting and so do the related distance milestones and PRs! It IS amazing. The triathlon passion is there for a reason. However, we know a secret: Ironman & top performance are also "boring," hard & tedious. What it Takes to Succeed in Ironman Training isn't constant fun. It IS highly [...]
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This season is not over by ANY means but we are already brewing up some exciting training ideas that will get tremendous RESULTS while maintaining the fun of training come winter. Although this "pumpkin spiced August" and GOT reminds us that "winter is coming" I am not down about it because I cannot wait to [...]
Ironman Lake Placid is elusive, exciting and challenging! I went into Ironman Lake Placid the fittest and fastest I have ever been in all disciplines but still nervous about Keene. Super pumped to have the race of my life, I knew I was capable of a sub-11 and meeting the challenge of the storied 30 minute [...]
This weekend brave athletes traversed the steep mountains and splashed into crisp clear lakes of Vermont for Triathlon Camp with Ever Racing. Camaraderie, coaching, superior SAG support and the vibrant New England backdrop pulled everyone through. We became stronger, met challenges, set personal records and met milestones. It was a blast to coach these athletes [...]
Racing the Gulf Coast 70.3 was a last minute idea. Nick and I flew down for some Florida sunshine. I was finally feeling healthy and very excited about the ocean swim which favors me being a former surfer and ocean lover This helped me a flat fast course that would set me up well for [...]
I have been writing a blog about my personal triathlon experience since 2009. I did this as part of my post race process and I really enjoyed having that record to look back on. I also liked connecting and sharing my stories in case others might relate. I know other blogs have surely helped [...]
