My First Ironman

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...

Becoming One: The Peaks and Valleys of IRONMAN Training

by brittanyvermeer|03 July 202318 March 2024|Blog, My Journey

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...

Becoming One: How Training For a Full is Different than a Half

by brittanyvermeer|02 June 202318 March 2024|Blog, My Journey

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...

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...