Traveling from Florida to Spain for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Marbella was one of the most unforgettable, chaotic, and meaningful experiences of my triathlon career. I qualified at Haines City 70.3 Florida and knew this race would challenge me — but what no one warns you about…
Planning your first triathlon season can be exciting but also a bit overwhelming. From understanding A, B, and C races to managing recovery and training, there’s a lot to consider. This guide will help you structure your triathlon season with confidence and set you up for success. Why…
Whether you love it or hate it, you have to go through it. I’m talking about the off-season. When it comes to triathlon, depending on where you live, this can be anywhere from 3-6 months. During this time, we often feel a little bit in limbo. I live…
When was the last time you made the choice to overcome your fears? This usually involves making the decision to get uncomfortable. Stepping outside your comfort zone can be intimidating, but there’s a powerful truth to remember: the more you do hard or scary things, the easier and…
We’ve all been there. You’ve been meticulously following your training plan for weeks, hitting every target and feeling unstoppable. You have your A race just a few weeks away. Then, out of nowhere, an illness knocks you off your game and you are forced to take time off…
It’s 3:30am as your alarm goes off on race morning, and you aren’t entirely sure if you slept an hour straight through. Your mind was active during the night, imagining the transition area, lining up to the swim start, visualizing the turns on the bike, and feeling the…
When I was a runner in high school, training zones were not quite as common as they are today. We absolutely varied our intensities through fartleks, 800- and 1600-meter threshold runs (just below max effort), 200-meter sprints, hill repeats, and LSD runs (long, slow, distance). As a high…