My Story Of Going Pro
My first Triathlon was the Ironman Orlando 70.3 in May of 2007. It was my first half ironman. I had no training. This was my first time riding 56 miles. I rode a rented Raleigh bike and I wore...
View ArticleMake Muncie 70.3 Ironman one of your 2012 Goals
Are you running in the Indianapolis Mini Marathon or the Geist Half Marathon? The 2012, Muncie 70.3 ironman is set for July 8th, 2012. Finishing the Muncie 70.3 may be a great goal. By training and...
View ArticleFive Reasons to Train for an Ironman
Participating in triathlons is a good way to stay fit, relieve stress and build discipline. As an example, if you train for an ironman you will train almost every day whether it is swimming, biking,...
View ArticleTime Management and Endurance Athletes
Time management and endurance athletes are difficult topics to discuss. For it requires a great deal of effort to work in the training that you need to do to compete into a schedule that is already...
View ArticleThe Role of Visualization
Listening to athletes audio taught me a great deal about relaxation, recovery, mental training and visualization. I sincerely learned a lot from these audios. I do believe that can and will benefit you...
View ArticleTwo Things I Learned Attending Carmichael Training Camp
The last week of March I had the opportunity to cycle in the mountains of North Carolina. I attended a Carmichael Training camp. We spent the entire week cycling, learning about cycling, spending...
View ArticleMoving Up from Age Group to Professional – My First Pro Race
I am thrilled to share that I have completed my first professional race! Although this is extremely exciting to share what isn’t so thrilling is that I did not do as well as I would have liked on the...
View ArticleThree Questions Drivers Ask About Cyclists
My non-cycling friends seem to have three main questions when it comes to cycling. Their first question is why do cyclists ride two and three feet from the edge of the road? The second is why don’t...
View ArticleIronman Florida
Thank you to all the volunteers, age groupers, spectators, and friends who cheered for me and helped keep me strong at Ironman Florida. I can certainly see why it is one of the most popular races in...
View ArticleSt Croix 70.3 Race Report
I just got back from St Croix and wanted to update you right away. This island is part of the U.S. Virgin Islands and it’s beautiful. Ironman did a fantastic job, as usual, organizing the race. The...
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