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...