Ironman

The One Thing You Need to Do an Ironman… Or Face Any Other Challenge in Life

by brittanyvermeer|04 June 202404 June 2024|Blog, Triathlete Mindset

When your body breaks and your mind takes over, you can let it ruin your race or you can let it give you that extra bit of gas you didn’t think you had.

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 202409 April 2024|Blog, Guest Interview

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 female triathlete on her bike at Ironman Florida

How I Did an Ironman Without Using a Single Aid Station

by brittanyvermeer|28 March 202428 March 2024|Blog, My Journey

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.

Becoming One: 5 Lessons I Learned at My First IRONMAN

by brittanyvermeer|12 December 202318 March 2024|Blog, My Journey

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 202318 March 2024|Blog, My Journey

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.

A female swimmer preparing for a triathlon

Becoming One: Girl Power

by brittanyvermeer|18 October 202318 March 2024|Blog, My Journey

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...

The Hay is in the Barn + Taper Week Thoughts

by brittanyvermeer|16 May 202318 March 2024|Blog, My Journey

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...

Becoming One: The Journey Begins

by brittanyvermeer|08 May 202318 March 2024|Blog, My Journey

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...