Conquer Triathlon Transition Fear (Part 1): What You Need and Why
The transition during a triathlon race can be stressful and intimidating. This article is the first of a 3 part series to help conquer the transition, with practical tips and lists.
Triathlon Tips & Adventures
4 Steps to Save Future Endurance Race Seasons After Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)
Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) can mimic symptoms of overtraining, but can devastate endurance training, racing, and recovery. It can also limit your future racing potential. This article discusses the symptoms and how to identify EBV.
2 Days in Hell or How We Almost Missed Racing Ironman Cozumel 2020
Wednesday before the race, we arrived in Playa del Carmen (PDC), with Ironman (IM) race check-in on Cozumel Island scheduled for Thursday- plenty of time to take the ferry to Cozumel, get to our resort, get to race check-in, and relax a few days before the big race. BUT we arrived with baggage, lugging our…
Ironman Cozumel 2020- Quick Race Recap and Tips
A recap of the 2020 Ironman Cozumel triathlon
Breaking Free From Negative Self-Talk: We ALL Have a Choice
We all have a choice to listen to the negative self-talk in our minds or tackle life’s challenges and move beyond the negativity and attain our goals
Pontevedra, Spain- A Hidden Diamond
Last month, I got the opportunity to watch the World ITU Multipart Championships. When I heard they were in Spain, I was so excited. When I heard they were in Pontevedra, Spain, my heart sunk just a little. I had never heard of Pontevedra. It looked isolated on the map. It would take us 4…
Wildflower Long-Course Triathlon- The Hardest Race You Will Love. Tips from our 2018 Experience
Would I do Wildflower Long-Course again? Yeah- but a little smarter…and if I get disc brakes… and granny gears. I did it in 2004, then not again until 2018. Literally, I have been wanting to go back since 2004. It is a wonderful and unique experience, with a few drawbacks and nuggets that you need…
1 Thing You Don’t Need To Do A Triathlon: Expensive Equipment
You don’t need expensive equipment to do a triathlon. This article offers some basic realistic equipment needs that make financial sense.
Getting a Wetsuit For Your Triathlon? Expensive Lessons Learned
I recently learned a very expensive lesson: buying a wetsuit manufactured outside of your own country can cost you a lot in the end. My wetsuit, which I scrimped and saved for to buy prior to IMAZ 2017, I thought was covered with a manufacture warranty. Coupled with the (up to then) great customer service…
