triathlete

Eco-Friendly Performance Eyewear? Review of Rudy Project Kelion

by brittanyvermeer|09 May 202409 May 2024|Bike, Blog, Product Reviews

You've probably seen transition lenses before, but I bet you’ve never seen an eco-friendly, bio-plastic frame made from castor oil grown in India...

5 Phrases to Remove From Your Triathlon Vocabulary

by brittanyvermeer|07 May 202407 May 2024|Blog, Triathlete Mindset

These pop up on social media daily, and it’s time to take them down. Some are ridiculous, some can be dangerous, and some are just downright stupid.

Firefly Recovery Device: a Triathlete Must-Have

by brittanyvermeer|02 May 202402 May 2024|Blog, Product Reviews

We use the traditional recovery methods: compression boots, epsom salt bath, ect. But we have a secret weapon that really decreases our recovery time dramatically…

Don’t Leave Home Without It: Ultimate Triathlon Packing Guide

by brittanyvermeer|02 April 202402 April 2024|Blog, Guide

There's nothing worse than getting to a race and discovering that you left an important piece of gear at home... Click here to download my packing checklist.

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.

A group of cyclist riding in a pace line.

Complete Guide to Group Rides For Beginners

by brittanyvermeer|26 March 202426 March 2024|Bike, Blog

There can be great benefits to riding in a group, but there are some risks as well, and safe group riding require some basic etiquette.

A man smiling with a graphic that says strength matters with Dr. Matt

Strength MATTers: Legs and Core #1

by brittanyvermeer|21 March 202421 March 2024|Bike, Blog

By incorporating multi-plane, dynamic movement, triathletes can improve strength, increase performance, and help prevent injury.

5 Cues that Helped Me as a New Runner

by brittanyvermeer|27 February 202418 March 2024|Blog, Run

I use these 5 running cues as a mental checklist that I go through during every run to make sure I'm focused on breathing, cadence, and form.

5 Tips For the Perfect Off Season

by brittanyvermeer|09 January 202418 March 2024|Blog, Triathlete Mindset

After being horribly sick for the past three days, and missing three workouts in a row (likely the most ever in my life), I’ve started thinking about what the perfect off-season looks like. And the truth is- I have no...

Race Report: 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina

by brittanyvermeer|17 October 202218 March 2024|Blog, My Journey

WHAT A DAY! Sometimes you just have a feeling heading into a race, like everything is building up to something special. IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina was that race. A swim PR, a bike PR, a run PR, AND an open...