Kerrville Triathlon โ Half Distance Race Recap: 9/29/2024 The race feels like forever ago now. Life and other priorities have taken my attention away from sitting down and recapping my race day. So, here is a short recap with more thoughts below on the lead up and my BIG goal going into the race. RACE... Continue Reading →
IMTX 2024 Recap
Ironman races are hard, but that is part of the beauty of the journey.
IM 70.3 Waco Race Recap
Completely Transparent - Dietitians don't always get it right. Race Stats: Age Group Finish: 16th out of 56, Total Time: 6:03:46 IM 70.3 Waco was not my greatest race but it was all I had on the day. On paper, it doesnโt look amazing or horrible. Every race canโt be my greatest and I went... Continue Reading →
IM 70.3 World’s – Here I Come!
Have you ever had race travel plans and been so excited yet stressed about all the details? That was me two weeks leading up to IM 70.3 Lubbock. A week ago today, my family of four was in Lubbock, Texas where I raced to qualify for IM 70.3 Worlds. I was very excited but my... Continue Reading →
FTP Test – 15 watt increase!
This is the look of a surprised and stoked triathlete! This week, I set a new PR on the bike hitting 3.29watts/kg. I have never been this strong and am pretty excited with the progress. My husband wants me to shoot for 4watts/kg so we will see where this journey takes me. Throughout all my... Continue Reading →
Comparing Triathlon Life & Motherhood
Tapping into my mental strength gained from triathlons. I love competing in triathlons and canโt help but compare some of my life experiences with racing. The other morning, I had an โahaโ moment. I began thinking about child labor in comparison to racing. How time and time again, I have signed up for triathlons, knowing... Continue Reading →
Getting Rid of My Training Wheels
In 2014, Mike and I decided to join the world of triathlon. The first time I met someone who had done an Ironman, I felt like I was in the presence of greatness. Talking with this athlete about his experience made me want to do one even more. When I first began training for a... Continue Reading →
Let the adventure beginโฆhow to balance being a wife, mom, triathlete & RD
Week 1 of training for my first 70.3 triathlon (since giving birth) has been completed and halfway into my second week. In the past, I have joined training groups like Team in Training and Alamo 180, but this time, I decided to go with TrainerRoad since I will be doing most of my bike training... Continue Reading →
Be Fearless
So many triathletes are in peak season of training with their โAโ races coming up. I wanted to write about what has inspired me to keep fighting for my dreams as a triathlete and in life in general. Last year when I was preparing for Ironman Chattanooga, I heard a song called โFearlessโ by Jasmine... Continue Reading →
5 Seconds Too Slow
This last weekend, Michael and I raced the Olympic distance at Tri Waco. Going into the race, my plan was to just have fun and test out the course in hopes to have better preparation for Ironman 70.3 Waco in October. ย As you read the report, find out my times and see where I placed... Continue Reading →