This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. I cannot begin to tell you what an INCREDIBLE experience I had this past weekend in Mt. Tremblant, Canada. I showed up to race the World Championships of Half Ironman Triathlon and the best of the best most definitely showed up! We arrived the day before just […]
This post is rated Ironman. It’s go time! Today, I leave for Mt. Tremblant, Canada to compete in the 70.3 World Championships of triathlon. For me, this trip is extremely sentimental. Canada was the place that nearly claimed my life in 2006 and I have yet to return. It has been a fantastic triathlon season […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. It truly amazes me that so much anxiety is created as a result of “potential weather conditions??” I took this photo the day before Ironman Coeur d’Alene not more than 100 yards from “Hot Corner” aka transition area. Here’s the deal when it comes to weather and […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. So I know you expected a 4 part “Every Moment Matters” series…I can’t blame you, after all that was my intent! However, my last post reminded me of how important it is to master the art of the aid station. The run is fun (that is, IF […]
This post is rated Olympians and Ironman. Today is the last and final part of a the IV part series “Every Moment Matters.” Do you or do you not agree with the following statement: “the fun is in the run?” You have made it to final stage of your race and if you have executed, […]
This post is rated Olympians and Ironman. Today is part III in a IV part series entitled “Every Moment Matters.” Without question, the longest leg of any triathlon is the bike (both in duration and distance.) Allow yourself to smile as you have just completed the hardest leg for most..the swim! On Tuesday, we discussed […]
This post is rated Olympians and Ironman. Today is part II of a IV part series entitled “Every Moment Matters.” As human beings, we have at least one thing in common…we are land-dwelling creatures! What is it about the swim that makes triathlon so intimidating? Unfortunately there is no way around it…that is if you […]
This post is rated Olympians and Ironman. Today is part I of a IV part series entitled “Every Moment Matters.” Triathlon is unique in that a transition area (or 2) is involved! The objective is to spend as LITTLE time in transition as possible. Think of this as a necessary evil to move onto to […]
This post is rated Olympians and Ironman. A triathlon is composed of the following: athletes starting line water roads/paths/trials finish line timing chip timing clock Ultimately your success is tied directly to your TIME and how it compares with other athletes. CAPTAIN OBVIOUS HERE!!! With this in mind, today I introduce a time-savings series entitled […]
This post is rated Ironman. What do you do with disappointment? Do you ignore it or accept it? And for that matter what effect does disappointment take on your life? These are questions I am wrestling with on the heels of my performance at Ironman Coeur d’Alene this past weekend. I flew across the country […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. How do you steer a parked car? I’ll let you in on a little secret…You don’t…You get out, put it in neutral and push until something happens. If you simply take action, SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN. Have you ever heard the term “paralysis by analysis?” We think and […]
This post is rated Ironman. Well, it all comes down to this… Today I leave for my biggest race of the year. Ironman CDA is upon the horizon and I am as ready as I’ll ever be! The last 3 weekend trainings have been huge and my legs feel heavy. The toughest part about this […]
This post is rated Olympians and Ironman. I HATE THE TAPER! (but love this photo courtesy of cooktraineatrace.com) If you have ever completed an endurance event lasting longer than 5 hours, you understand the importance of tapering. For months, we exhaust our bodies with countless hours in the pool, on the bike and in our […]
And now for the moment, you have eagerly waited for…the 6th and final step in the PURPOSE process: This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Have you ever heard that “life is not a destination, but a journey?” Then again, does your life feel like a journey on the path to your calling? The […]
This just happens to be my favorite step (#4) in a 6 part series: This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. You are focused on your POTENTIAL and are in full PURSUIT. Most likely you have experienced PAIN….You have not allowed it to paralyze you because life is far too short to settle. When […]