It’s that time of the year- presents, cookies, and a deep desire to curl up in front of a fire and never move again. Which means it's also time to look ahead and plan next year’s tri season! So how do you go about picking your races for 2017? It all depends on your goals. Here’s … Continue reading Planning for 2017
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When I Grow Up…
As I’ve become a more competitive triathlete (in my own head, at least), I’ve started watching the calves of competitors. Checking the ages of those around you is the only way you can get an idea of where you stand in your age group sans a supporter keeping track for you. I get excited when … Continue reading When I Grow Up…
Competing Clean
Here’s something you may not know: if you complete in any race sanctioned by a sports governing body, you may be subject to random drug testing. Of course, running into a drug tester at a local community race would be pretty unusual, but both pros and amateurs are subject to the same clean sport rules. … Continue reading Competing Clean
Training on Vacation
With the holidays rapidly approaching, many of us have travel on the horizon. And travel can wreak havoc on your training schedule! But by planning ahead, you can stay in step with your training- or choose to enjoy some downtime. Move your schedule around We get into a serious routine with training- Swim monday and thursday, run … Continue reading Training on Vacation
Superfrog: The Aftermath
I know what you’re thinking- Ugh, she’s going to talk about Superfrog AGAIN??? Indulge me one more time, because I think it’s important to talk a bit about what happens AFTER a big race like a half ironman. Let’s start with what physically happened to my body. I expected to be sore, and I certainly … Continue reading Superfrog: The Aftermath
How about you?
*****This contest is now closed, but I'd still love your feedback below!!!***** Training for triathlons, I'm constantly running across new things to conquer, figure out, and explain. Heck, that's why I started this blog! But this week I ran into a snag. I've got a whole list of topics I can write about and … Continue reading How about you?
Esprit de She: Race Review!
After the bizarre experience that was SUPERFROG, I was hesitant to end my triathlon racing season on such a weird note. I love this sport, and I really wanted to find my happy again. So with that in mind, and with my always down-to-race friend Jenna by my side, I made a last minute decision … Continue reading Esprit de She: Race Review!
Race Prep Routine!
By now I have this packing/ prepping thing down to a science (I told you that organizing is one of my favorite activities!), so today I'm sharing how I pack and prepare for race morning. I've also made you a gift: An Anxious Triathlete Gear Checklist! Click here to download: triathlon-gear-checklist It's so important to take the … Continue reading Race Prep Routine!
Working with Brands
I remember being younger, when Tommy Hilfiger was all the rage, and loudly declaring to my mother that I would never pay to wear a product’s name plastered across my body. Then I got into triathlon. It seems that every triathlete has some brand’s name or logo plastered across something. Bikes loudly carry their brand … Continue reading Working with Brands
SUPERFROG Race Recap: Part 4!
Run Aaaand then the run. I knew it would hurt. The run felt like an eternity. I thought I would run a 11 minute mile, but I did not take into account the miles of soft sand that we had to go over and over and over. I was feeling pretty tired going into it- … Continue reading SUPERFROG Race Recap: Part 4!
The Anxious Triathlete 