One of my favorite parts of training for triathlon is being able to share in the love of the sport with my husband. We’ve trained for and completed several races together, and it’s always fun crossing the finish line and seeing him there to cheer me on (because let’s be real, he always kicks my…
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How a breakup helped turn me into a triathlete
If you said to me 10 years ago – “I bet you’ll be a triathlete and blog about fitness” – I would have thought you were craaaazy. Even though 10 years ago I was in college for nutrition, I was not really “active” by any means. Kind of hypocritical, I know. Even though I knew…
5 Sports Nutrition Tips for Runners and Triathletes + Book Giveaway!
I’m in quite a few triathlon and running groups on facebook, and nutrition is a question that comes up frequently. Sports nutrition is such an individualized issue – what works for one person may not be best for another. For example, some people love to fuel with real foods, while others prefer engineered sports products. …
12 Gift Ideas for Runners and Triathletes
It’s time to talk presents. Whether you’re shopping for a runner, all around fitness lover, or healthy foodie, I want to help you out with a roundup of some of my favorite healthy gift ideas. This will be a 3 part series, and today’s post focuses on gift ideas for runners and triathletes! Disclosure –…
Your guide to running and triathlon lingo
Ever been confused by some of the exercise lingo used when runners or triathletes are chatting? Or perhaps you’re struggling to figure out what some of the terminology in running magazines mean? If you’ve ever wondered what those strange words and phrases mean, check out this guide to running and triathlon lingo. Foot strike – This…
Ashland Sprint Triathlon Race Review & Recap
On Sunday, June 15th, I completed the Ashland Sprint Triathlon. This is the first time I’ve done this race, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Of course, the night before the race, I do my normal googling of course maps and race reviews, which pretty much always causes me to freak out. I was…
Coast Guard Duathlon Race Review & Recap
Today was my first “-athlon” – either duathlon or triathlon – of the season, the Coast Guard Duathlon. I was supposed to have done Race of Rams earlier in May, but my hip was bothering me and I didn’t want to take a chance on injuring myself. I’m glad I waited, because I felt really…