This has been the most emotionally difficult year for me yet. ·         My grandfather was sick in my busiest work season, touch and go sick, which lasted 6 weeks or more of never knowing if there’d be another day.  He ended up passing. ·         My motivation dove into the darkest...

Addison, my son, signed up for this triathlon for his 3rd year and was soooo excited.  The date of triathlon just happened to be the day before I was leaving for my Ironman….let’s add some stress!  Haha!  To make matters more difficult, my niece was doing it, and my dad...

This race report will be a little different, but I’ll preface it with it was the worst possible time (3 week taper due to work, if that’s what you’d call it), a grandfather basically dying for the past 3 weeks (said goodbyes finally, then he awoke which equated to trying to see him when...

Anyone that has done an Iron Distance race is well aware that nutrition is the end all be all when it comes down to having a good race.  I realize that nutrition is particular to each individual, but also wanted to share what I have found to work since I’ve...

Here’s how!  Break your ankle 8 weeks prior to your “A” (MOST IMPORTANT) race.  Get sinus and ear infection along with strep throat the week of your race.  Run 2 weeks out of the last 8 weeks prior to your race.  Prepare for a cold race, show up to almost...