Loneliness of Triathlon Training
As my training continues to become more and more time consuming I’ve noticed that the training itself can be a great stress reliever, but also very lonely and alienating at times. Whether it’s swimming...
View ArticleRace Recap: Duluth Triathlon
The Duluth Triathlon is a 70.3 distance triathlon meaning it is half the distance of my upcoming Ironman race. It’s a smaller race with only about 32 participants, and it is run at the same time as the...
View ArticleRoad to Ironman Wisconsin: Racing, Recovery & Training Partners
The past couple weeks of training and racing have definitely had their high and low points. Following the Duluth Triathlon my body was struggling to recover. I spent the whole week afterwards...
View ArticleFueling for Ironman: My Secret Weapon
Whether you are training for your first Ironman or you’re competing for a podium finish, nutrition is going to be your “make it or break it” factor to your success. You devote months and months of...
View ArticleRoad to Ironman Wisconsin: T-Less Than 24 Hrs Away
I’m here in Madison, WI and the big day is tomorrow. While I’m suffering from Ironman brain (according to my husband) and a wide range of emotions I’ve been pretty calm about the whole process of...
View ArticleI am an Ironman! An Ironman Wisconsin Race Recap
It’s official. I finished, and I am now an Ironman. I finished in 15 hours 15 minutes and 30 seconds. It was an emotional day for quite a few reasons. On Saturday, after checking in my bike and...
View ArticleHoliday Shopping for your Triathlete
Tis’ the season of giving! The holidays have arrived and while we are a little over a week away from Christmas, and there is still plenty of time for you to get something special for your special...
View Article2015 Planning
Happy 2015! It’s funny how as soon as the holiday season was over I began to daydream about warmer weather. The daydreams involve biking outdoors, open water swimming and running while wearing shorts...
View ArticlePrepping for Triathlon Season!
Trinona 2014 Alright, so Trinona is this weekend. I definitely haven’t trained enough, but I’m ok with that. I’m going to just enjoy the morning and the event. I’m not out for a PR or to win. I want...
View ArticleTrinona Race Report – 2015
Hard to believe that this was my 5th year competing in Trinona. I love Winona and its community, and that is what brings me back each year. Winona is a gorgeous city making it a great location for a...
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