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.
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- Give Your Goals a Makeover! 5 Tips For Setting Achievable GoalsThe difference between a dream and a goal is having a plan that will take you there. Not great at setting goals or sticking with resolutions? Try these 5 tips.
- Wahoo Unveils KICKR RUN Treadmill With Hands-Free ControlsOccasionally, I receive word about exciting new products that are about to hit the market, and this one sounds pretty cool. Full disclosure, I HATE running on the treadmill, and will avoid it at all costs, so I was interested to learn more about the treadmill that Wahoo claims will...
- Cold Weather Cycling Essentials 101There are a few basic rules when it comes to dressing for cycling in cold weather. Here I outline my top tips and share my favorite cycling brands!
- How I Got a Free Half Pound of Cheese by Wearing My Ironman ShirtRead about my random encounter with the deli guy at the grocery store. Yes, I was wearing my Ironman shirt. Yes, I got a free-half pound of cheese.
- Train Slow to Race Fast: Tales of Aerobic RunningIt takes a lot of commitment and dedication to do something that isn't necessarily fun now, but will pay BIG dividends in the future. That's aerobic running.
- 5 Tips For the Perfect Off SeasonAfter 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 freaking clue! Actually, I do. There is no such thing...
- 5 Lessons I Learned at My First IRONMANFor 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 #1: Take your time and make sure you have everything you...
- 2023 Ironman Florida Race ReportWE 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.
- Advice For Your First IronmanTraining for your first Ironman? You'll need both a fit body AND a strong mind, as well as the ability to adapt, persevere, and stay positive. Get advice here.
- Girl Power: Female Long-Course TriathletesBecoming 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 talk about doing a race simulation at Augusta 70.3 and...
