Today officially kicks off the start of my 2014 triathlon training season. Although it has been glorious to focus almost exclusively on running the past 6 months, it’s back in the pool and back on the bike I go. Since my half iron triathlon last October, my biking and swimming have been pretty sporadic. I […] Read more
How we train, what we eat and when we rest and recover all have a huge impact on our performance. But so does the gear we use every day to be successful. Each month, I’m sharing my favorite finds for running, triathlon and general fitness that are helping me train and race happy, motivated and […] Read more
When it comes to being an endurance athlete and training for long distance triathlons (half IRONMAN or IRONMAN), there’s something many triathletes don’t talk about. It’s a challenge nearly all of us face, but most people don’t want to admit or discuss it openly. It’s how hard training can be on your personal relationships. Specifically, […] Read more
For the past few months, I’ve been working on my marathon coaching certification. [My first test is this Sunday, and I’m excited to be one step closer to helping more runners accomplish their goals.] As I’ve been reading a number of running texts and doing a lot of studying on the more scientific and technical […] Read more
For those of us who are triathletes (or want to be triathletes), there is no way to get around one simple truth: At least one of the 3 sports is going to be harder for us and will come less naturally to us than the others. Translation: Most of us (who are runners at heart) […] Read more