Do you follow a specific training plan? One of the things I love about training is writing training plans. There are so many factors to consider it's like putting a puzzle together. I have all the pieces in front of me and it's a matter of finding how they all fit together to form a... Continue Reading →
I learned a lot about how to race in cold and rain this week. Yesterday's duathlon in Fort DeSoto, FL, Chilly Willy, was a perfect opportunity to learn something new in some not so favorable conditions. Today I'll share what I learned preparing for the race and then how it played out. Early in the... Continue Reading →
I have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday. In today’s blog I’ll share how I completed my training plan while also spending valuable time with family and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday. As I occasionally reference in my blogs Ultra Endurance Coach and previous professional triathlete, Chris Hauth, he often shares insights... Continue Reading →
Have you fell victim to burnout in your swim, bike, run or multi-sport (i.e. triathlon) routine or season? I have completed five run race seasons and concluding my fourth triathlon season currently. I have experienced some sort of burnout or fatigue at the end of triathlon seasons. In today's post, I'll share ways to identify... Continue Reading →
A couple hours after the 2018 USA Triathlon National Championships I texted my daughter Morgan, "Part of me wants to take a couple months break and part of me wants to go back out right now and practice." That was the emotional roller coaster I was on after I failed to meet my goal of... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe 