“A certain amount of opposition is a great help to a person. Kites rise against, not with, the wind.” ~Lewis Mumford Last week, I was a kite. I knew I had to fly, but every day felt like I was simply beating back gusts of wind. Although I had a strong week of workouts and […] Read more
Last week was a special week. Not only did I have a strong week of half Ironman training (enjoying a recovery week!); I got to return to the place where I completed my first half Ironman last year – as a spectator. Understanding the hard work and sacrifice getting to that day means, feeling the […] Read more
For many of us, race goals and plans are often in the works up to a year in advance. Back in January, I set my goals for this year, knowing I wanted to conquer the Beach2Battleship Half Ironman faster than my performance at Augusta 70.3 last year. When you sign up for a race 7 […] Read more
“Every success is built on the ability to do better than good enough.” ~Unknown Many factors go into being a successful endurance athlete. Having big dreams. Setting achievable goals. Having the right training plan and/or coach. Showing the determination to do what it takes to achieve your goals. Surrounding yourself with a strong support system. But […] Read more
The words to Bon Jovi’s Livin’ On A Prayer have been ringing in my ears today. … “Whooah, we’re half way there …” That’s because today is the official halfway point of my half Ironman training cycle for the Beach2Battleship Half Ironman. 10 weeks down. 10 more to go. There’s something very fulfilling about knowing […] Read more