Race

by brittanyvermeer|12 December 202319 September 2024|Blog, Race

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...

2023 Ironman Florida Race Report

by brittanyvermeer|09 November 202319 September 2024|Blog, Race

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.

Advice For Your First Ironman

by brittanyvermeer|01 November 202319 September 2024|Blog, Race

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.

A female swimmer preparing for a triathlon

Girl Power: Female Long-Course Triathletes

by brittanyvermeer|18 October 202319 September 2024|Blog, Race

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...

How to Survive Summer IRONMAN Training

by brittanyvermeer|03 August 202319 September 2024|Blog, Race

This is the fourth edition of my 8-part column for IRONMAN about my journey training for IRONMAN Florida. Before you sign up for your first (or next) IRONMAN, you might want to look at when the event falls on the...

The Peaks and Valleys of IRONMAN Training

by brittanyvermeer|03 July 202319 September 2024|Blog, Race

This is Part 3 of my 8-part column for IRONMAN where I will be talking about my preparations in the build up to my first full distance race- IRONMAN Florida this fall. When I started this column, I said it...

How Training For a Full is Different than a Half

by brittanyvermeer|02 June 202319 September 2024|Blog, Race

This post is the second of an eight-part column that will appear on IRONMAN.com about my upcoming journey to IRONMAN Florida! I’m a creature of habit and love having a schedule. When I open my training app and see a...

Well that Didn’t go as Planned… Chattanooga 70.3

by brittanyvermeer|27 May 202319 September 2024|Blog, Race

Well, the race did not go as planned. It was pretty bad, actually. But rarely is anything ever ALL bad, and that was the case with Chattanooga 70.3 The Good: Pre-race dinner and post-race celebration with my local tri club....

The Hay is in the Barn + Taper Week Thoughts

by brittanyvermeer|16 May 202319 September 2024|Blog, Race

Guess what? It's taper time! That's right. After a long, hard training block, we have finally reached taper week. As I write this, my husband, Matt, and I are T minus 6 days until the 2023 edition of Chattanooga 70.3. This...

Ironman: The Journey Begins

by brittanyvermeer|08 May 202319 September 2024|Blog, Race

My heart is racing. A bead of sweat drips from my brow. Years of training have led to this point. Finally, the moment has come. I take a deep breath. With a click of the mouse that sounds like a...

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