So, here we are, six weeks out from Ironman Canada! I’m not quite sure how that happened because it seems like yesterday it was cold and snowy and I was just starting this journey. This little 140.6-mile race is fast approaching, and I couldn’t…
Such a great, confidence building week! Highlights included an open water swim, long run and a solo almost-century ride – all were awesome. With each mile of swimbikerunning, I feel more ready for Ironman Canada (though my open water swim confidence still needs a…
To be perfectly honest, there’s only one goal on my mind this month. IRONMAN Canada. I’ve been eating, sleeping and breathing this race since registering in October, and six weeks out, it’s intensified. My days revolve around training (and eating, obviously… so much eating).…
Seven weeks out from Ironman Canada, I’m shaking things up… throwing in some track workouts and hill repeats and logging some serious mileage on the bike… and, it feels good! This past week was a big confidence booster. Although I’m still dialing in nutrition…
Although the Lake Waconia Triathlon was on my calendar this year, I completely spaced it and signed up the last possible day. I even debated signing up at all, but knew open water swimming and transition practice alone would be worth it. So, Nick…
What a demanding week. Not so much training wise – because that’s where I’m happiest and love (almost) every second of it – but life and work wise. One thing after another after another lead to a few late(r) nights at the office and,…
Week 20. How on earth is it already week 20 of Ironman Canada training?! Pretty sure it was yesterday – it was just February 1, right? – that I embarked on this journey. That said, it’s been a pretty fantastic one so far, and two…
A little Monday morning inspiration… If you’re not living a life on the edge, you’re taking up too much space. -Jim Whittaker Watch this video over and over again, and ask yourself: How do I live? Me: I love being on the edge, pushing the…