April 2024

a male and female triathlete with medals

2024 St. Anthony’s Race Report

by brittanyvermeer|30 April 202419 September 2024|Blog, Race

First race of the 2024 season! Last weekend, we headed south to St. Petersburg, Florida for St. Anthony’s Triathlon.

A female triathlete competing in an Ironman triathlon.

Your Complete Guide to Race Week: 10 Essential Steps

by brittanyvermeer|25 April 202419 September 2024|Blog, Race

Race week is an exciting time, but it can be filled with a lot of stress and anxiety if you haven't prepared. Check out these 10 essential steps.

A female triathlete getting ready to do an open water swim.

Review of FORM Goggles Swim Straight Open Water Feature

by brittanyvermeer|23 April 202419 September 2024|Blog, Race

Swim Straight is the world first in-goggle compass. You can use it to sight a heading in open water and then follow the compass to swim in that direction.

A woman rolling her back on a Chirp wheel foam roller.

Goodbye Back Pain! Chirp Wheel Review

by brittanyvermeer|18 April 202418 April 2024|Blog, Reviews

The most interesting thing about the Chirp Wheel is that it has a padded channel that protects your spine. The wheel also fits perfectly in between your shoulder blades.

A female triathlete riding her bike in a triathlon

Building Resilience and Mental Toughness in Triathlon

by brittanyvermeer|16 April 202416 April 2024|Blog, Mindset

People tend to think that being resilient or having mental strength is something you’re just born with. But these are skills you can train.

A female swimmer ingesting ready to do open water swimming

5 Causes of Open Water Swim Anxiety and How to Conquer Them

by brittanyvermeer|11 April 202411 April 2024|Blog, Swim

Open water swimming is a major source of anxiety for many triathletes. But there are a few specific things you can do to conquer your nerves.

A graphic that shows a female triathlete wearing three different uniforms at an ironman triathlon with the question: which can you wear during an ironman?

How Does the IRONMAN “Zipper Rule” Pertain to Sports Bras? Head Referee, Jimmy R., Explains

by brittanyvermeer|09 April 202419 September 2024|Blog, Race

Jimmy Riccitello, Head Referee for Ironman, is here to clarify the zipper rule so you know exactly what you CAN and CAN'T wear at your next race.

A man wearing blue light therapy glasses.

Better Than a Cup of Coffee? AYO Glasses Review

by brittanyvermeer|04 April 202404 April 2024|Blog, Reviews

AYO glasses are a cool, Star-Trek-looking device that helps improve circadian health, so you sleep better and feel more awake throughout the day.

Don’t Leave Home Without It: Ultimate Triathlon Packing Guide

by brittanyvermeer|02 April 202419 September 2024|Blog, Race

There's nothing worse than getting to a race and discovering that you left an important piece of gear at home... Click here to download my packing checklist.