About My Blog:
Welcome to Triple Threat Life! I’m Brittany Vermeer – a triathlete, writer, and photographer.
While the name “Triple Threat Life” pays homage to my triathlon roots, this blog is for more than just triathletes. It’s for all athletes and really anyone seeking inspiration and encouragement in their lives.
I don’t claim to be an expert, but I want to share the knowledge I’ve learned from so many others who have helped me along the way via triathlon tips, life lessons, product reviews, and even the occasional guest interview.
The mission of this blog is simple: to inspire, encourage, educate, and empower.
A bit about me:
- I’ve been a writer and photographer for 15+ years (I work with Triathlete Magazine, Outside Run, IRONMAN, ect.)
- 6 x 70.3 finisher, 1 x 140.6 finisher, 2 x 70.3 World Championship qualifier
- I have an incredible husband named Matt and a pup named Ellie Mae.
- My favorite sport is a toss up between cycling and swimming, but I’m starting to enjoy running too… sometimes.
- Your Complete Guide to Race Week: 10 Essential Steps
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Race week is an exciting time, but it can be filled with a lot of stress and anxiety if you haven't prepared. Check out these 10 essential steps. - Review of FORM Goggles Swim Straight Open Water FeatureSwim Straight is the world first in-goggle compass. You can use it to sight a heading in open water and then follow the compass to swim in that direction.
- Goodbye Back Pain! Chirp Wheel ReviewThe most interesting thing about the Chirp Wheel is that it has a padded channel that protects your spine. The wheel also fits perfectly in between your shoulder blades.
- Building Resilience and Mental Toughness in TriathlonPeople tend to think that being resilient or having mental strength is something you’re just born with. But these are skills you can train.
- 5 Causes of Open Water Swim Anxiety and How to Conquer ThemOpen water swimming is a major source of anxiety for many triathletes. But there are a few specific things you can do to conquer your nerves.
- How Does the IRONMAN “Zipper Rule” Pertain to Sports Bras? Head Referee, Jimmy R., ExplainsJimmy 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.
- Better Than a Cup of Coffee? AYO Glasses ReviewAYO glasses are a cool, Star-Trek-looking device that helps improve circadian health, so you sleep better and feel more awake throughout the day.
- Don’t Leave Home Without It: Ultimate Triathlon Packing GuideThere'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.
- How I Did an Ironman Without Using a Single Aid StationYou 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.
- Complete Guide to Group Rides For BeginnersThere can be great benefits to riding in a group, but there are some risks as well, and safe group riding require some basic etiquette.
- Strength MATTers: Legs and Core #1By incorporating multi-plane, dynamic movement, triathletes can improve strength, increase performance, and help prevent injury.
- Perception Problems with RPERPE refers to "rate of perceived exertion." It's a tool you can use to rate your workouts based on how hard they feel on a scale of 1-10.
