My Journey

a male and female triathlete with medals
2024 St. Anthony’s Race Report
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First race of the 2024 season! Last weekend, we headed south to St. Petersburg, Florida for St. Anthony’s Triathlon.
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A female triathlete on her bike at Ironman Florida
How I Did an Ironman Without Using a Single Aid Station
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You read that right. At Ironman Florida, I didn't use a single aid station. How? And more importantly, why? Read on to discover the answers to those questions and much more.
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A female triathlete crossing the finish line at Ironman Florida triathlon
IRONman: A Triathlete With Iron Deficiency Anemia
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Because my iron levels were so low, just changing my diet or taking a supplement wasn't an option. I needed two rounds of iron infusions in the hospital.
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a female runner discusses performance results from science testing in a lab
3 Surprising Insights From VO2 Max & Lactate Testing
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This was my first time doing performance testing in a lab, and there are three surprising insights I learned from VO2 max and lactate testing.
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A cycling mural on a wall
Cycling Art: Behind the Scenes Painting My Home Office Mural
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Check out this cycling mural I painted in my home office! Follow along as I give you a behind the scenes look at the entire process.
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How I Got a Free Half Pound of Cheese by Wearing My Ironman Shirt
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Read about my random encounter with the deli guy at the grocery store. Yes, I was wearing my Ironman shirt. Yes, I got a free-half pound of cheese.
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Becoming One: 5 Lessons I Learned at My First IRONMAN
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For the past eight months, I've been writing a blog for IRONMAN.com about training for my first full distance triathlon. Well, having just completed IRONMAN Florida last month, it's time for the conclusion of this series! Here's an excerpt: Lesson...
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2023 Ironman Florida Race Report
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WE DID IT! Fresh off the heels of my first full Ironman, and my husband keeps saying I did great. But in reality, there was no I in it; it was all we.
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Becoming One: Advice For Your First Ironman
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Training for your first Ironman? You'll need both a fit body AND a strong mind, as well as the ability to adapt, persevere, and stay positive. Get advice here.
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A female swimmer preparing for a triathlon
Becoming One: Girl Power
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Becoming One: Part 6 in my ongoing blog series for IRONMAN that chronicles my journey training for IM Florida. This one is for the ladies! Quite appropriate considering last weekend was the first-ever, women-only IRONMAN World Championship in Kona. In this post, I...
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