Pescara Ironman 70.3 — WE FINISHED!!!!

The long road to an intense and amazing race ended last weekend when Lauren and I both hit our goal to complete the Pescara, Italy Half-Ironman.

Ironman 70.3: HOW to train to reach the finish line

When I decided to start training for an Ironman 70.3, I knew it was going to be a different experience than any race I have trained for in the past. As a lifelong athlete, races are not new to me. However, going from a recreation activity…

Tuning in to the Rhythm of Breathing

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

How effing hard is that?

For most human beings — very hard. That’s why our brains have made this an unconscious activity, and our brain stems do the work…

Stop Giving Feedback and Start Asking for It — Building a Feedback Culture

Every second of every day, we are processing immense amounts of information. The feedback from this information dictates everything we do, both consciously and subconsciously. The amount of breaths we…

Zero to 70.3

As a lifelong athlete, starting over from scratch SUCKS! Unfortunately, life got in the way of my athletic ambitions and things seemed to slide out of control over the course of a couple of years. I know we’re each our own worst critic and I’ll admit I hold myself to some pretty high standards.

Balancing the Downsides of Strength and the Benefits of Weakness

“Focus on your strengths”

Making time for Training, Growing, and Maintaining Healthy Relationships

I’ve been with my beau for 12 years. Eleven of those years have been spent in some form of training for an endurance race, ride, or outlandish competition.

Recovery — Three Supplements You Should Consider Taking Now

Two days after the Brooklyn Half Marathon and I am feeling strong! Paying attention to recovery and self-care is netting gains in both an improved pace and less post-race discomfort. While there aren’t any magic pills that will…

Digging In and Counting Down — 7 Weeks Left!

So yeah…less than 2 months to go until race day. If you’ve been paying attention, you would point out that we are actually 7 weeks out, meaning we have 5 weeks left to legitimately train and then 2 weeks to taper before we get to the start line.

Home Stretch — The Abruzzo Half Ironman

Less than a week to race day. In fact this time next week I should have my first Half Ironman under my belt! Wow! These past few months have flown by. It feels like a blur. I have been planning a temporary move to London to launch a new business venture (more…